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The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast

The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast

De: George Couros
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I am a learner, author, speaker, and sometimes I make podcasts talking about any and all of these things. One day, I will rap in my podcasts officially making me a SoundCloud rapper.All rights reserved
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  • Naperville 203’s Innovative Approach to AI, Instructional Technology, and Community Ownership
    Apr 5 2026

    In this episode of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast, George Couros speaks with Noor Shammas and Matt Langes from Naperville Community Unit School District 203 about how their district balances strong foundational learning with continuous innovation.

    Rather than introducing technology in isolation, Naperville 203 focuses on evolving instructional practices while working closely with teachers and the broader community to build shared ownership of solutions. Noor and Matt share how initiatives like the Google Classroom pilot and Inspire 203 demonstrate the power of starting small, gathering meaningful feedback, and scaling ideas that improve teaching and learning.

    The conversation explores how districts can integrate instructional technology, strengthen foundational skills, empower educators, and ensure that innovation energizes staff rather than overwhelms them. If you are interested in leading meaningful change in schools while keeping students at the center, this discussion offers practical insights and leadership strategies.

    Topics covered include: • Balancing foundational skills with evolving instructional practices • Building community ownership in school innovation • Starting small with pilots and scaling what works • Empowering teachers in technology integration • Creating sustainable improvement in school districts

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    👉 Share your thoughts in the comments or connect with me on social media using #InnovatorsMindset

    🌐 More at: https://georgecouros.com

    🎙 Full audio podcast: https://linktr.ee/gcouros

    Follow George Couros:

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/gcouros

    Instagram: https://instagram.com/gcouros

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/georgecourosauthor/

    LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/george-couros-a5146519

    📚 Books by George Couros:

    Forward, Together:

    https://a.co/d/99RGvl3

    The Innovator's Mindset: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0986155497?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d

    What Makes a Great Principal: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948334739?tag=onamzgeorge0f-20

    Because of a Teacher: https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833433X?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d

    Because of a Teacher 2: https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833450X?tag=onamzgeorge0f-20

    Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948334127?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d

    Music from Bensound - http://bensound.com/

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    20 m
  • What does it mean to be a winner? - The Importance of Kindness, Work-Ethic & Belonging in Education
    Apr 2 2026

    What does it really mean to “sit with winners”?

    In this episode of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast, George Couros reflects on a viral message that claims “sit with winners, the conversation is different.” While the idea may sound motivating, it raises an important question: Who decides who the winners are?

    Too often, society defines winners by popularity, status, or financial success. In schools, that mindset can unintentionally reinforce the same divisions students already experience, where some students feel valued while others feel excluded.

    George challenges that definition and offers a different perspective. What if winning were defined by qualities that truly matter in learning communities: kindness, work ethic, curiosity, resilience, and how we treat other people?

    Drawing from experiences as a teacher, coach, and school leader, he explores what this idea looks like in real classrooms and cafeterias. If students only sit with the most popular peers, what messages are we sending about belonging, empathy, and leadership?

    This episode encourages educators and leaders to rethink the language we use around success and to consider how schools can foster environments where everyone has the opportunity to be seen as a “winner.”

    You will hear reflections on:

    • Why defining “winners” by status can create unhealthy divisions in schools • How kindness, effort, and mindset reshape what success looks like • What the “sit with winners” idea might look like in a high school cafeteria • Why educators play a critical role in modeling inclusive leadership • How conversations change when we value character over popularity

    If we redefine what winning means, we also redefine the kind of culture we build in our schools and communities.

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    👉 Share your thoughts in the comments or connect with me on social media using #InnovatorsMindset

    🌐 More at: https://georgecouros.com

    🎙 Full audio podcast: https://linktr.ee/gcouros

    Follow George Couros:

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/gcouros

    Instagram: https://instagram.com/gcouros

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/georgecourosauthor/

    LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/george-couros-a5146519

    📚 Books by George Couros:

    Forward, Together:

    https://a.co/d/99RGvl3

    The Innovator's Mindset: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0986155497?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d

    What Makes a Great Principal: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948334739?tag=onamzgeorge0f-20

    Because of a Teacher: https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833433X?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d

    Because of a Teacher 2: https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833450X?tag=onamzgeorge0f-20

    Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948334127?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d

    Music from Bensound - http://bensound.com/

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    14 m
  • How TeacherGoals Supports and Uplifts Educators Worldwide | Alaina Clark
    Mar 29 2026

    In this episode, Alaina Clark shares her journey from bioanalytical chemist to leading TeacherGoals, a global online community designed to support, uplift, and connect educators. She explains how the platform combines humor, meaningful resources, and publishing opportunities to help teachers feel seen, valued, and inspired in their daily work.

    The conversation highlights major initiatives such as virtual World Read Aloud Day, impactful professional development, and weekly Tech Talk Live sessions that spotlight women in edtech while advancing literacy, teacher voice, and authentic connection across classrooms and schools.

    Whether you are a classroom teacher, school leader, or education innovator, this discussion offers practical insight into how online communities can strengthen morale, amplify impact, and move education forward together.

    Learn more about TeacherGoals: https://teachergoals.com/

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    👉 Share your thoughts in the comments or connect with me on social media using #InnovatorsMindset

    🌐 More at: https://georgecouros.com

    🎙 Full audio podcast: https://linktr.ee/gcouros

    Follow George Couros:

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/gcouros

    Instagram: https://instagram.com/gcouros

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/georgecourosauthor/

    LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/george-couros-a5146519

    📚 Books by George Couros:

    Forward, Together:

    https://a.co/d/99RGvl3

    The Innovator's Mindset: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0986155497?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d

    What Makes a Great Principal: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948334739?tag=onamzgeorge0f-20

    Because of a Teacher: https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833433X?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d

    Because of a Teacher 2: https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833450X?tag=onamzgeorge0f-20

    Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948334127?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d

    Music from Bensound - http://bensound.com/

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    17 m
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