Share the compliment before the chance is gone. - Nov 24 Highlights from the #InnovatorsMindset

As mentioned in the introduction, check out a copy of "Because of a Teacher" here on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833433X?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzgeorge0f-20&creativeASIN=194833433X&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2SBTFVTBT0S6X&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d_asin In this month’s highlight episode, George Couros emphasizes the importance of taking breaks from education and being present in the moment. Couros shares personal experiences, including a story about his high school football coach, Calvin Hobbs, who taught him valuable lessons about leadership and appreciation. Couros encourages listeners to express gratitude to those who have positively impacted their lives and highlights the significance of sharing good words about others. Couros also shares info about the book titled 'Because of a Teacher' which features stories from educators. Cristina Capretta Cristina Capretta, Director of Marketing and Community Relations at Berea City School District in Ohio, joins this episode of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast: Three Questions on Educators that Inspire and shares some great tips about communication and social media. Capretta also drops a great strategy for getting notified when one of your own children signs up for a social media account. Ann Marie Foucault Ann-Marie Foucault, the Superintendent St. Michael-Albertville Public School, joins this episode of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast to share some amazing ideas about her time in education. She and George Couros have a powerful conversation about school-wide practices, creating systems of innovation, and why “traditions are peer pressure from dead people.” Watch or listen to this episode to gain some great insights from Ann-Marie Foucault! Michelle Krell Michelle Krell, the Executive Director of the Minnesota Elementary School Principals' Association (MESPA), joins this episode of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast to share some great ideas and thoughts about leadership. During this episode, Krell even makes up a new word and she and host, George Couros, discuss the power of relationships and knowing the staff at your school site. Be sure to listen or watch this episode to hear all of Krell’s great thoughts on leadership and to better understand what a “leaderful environment” actually is! Margaret Coates Dr. Margaret Coates joins this episode of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast! Dr. Coates and George Couros have a great conversation about what makes teachers want to teach, why relationships matter, and how to celebrate and communicate the everyday learning happening in classrooms. Be sure to check out this episode to learn all about why Couros says that Dr. Coates is adored by her staff! __________________________________________ More at georgecouros.com 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?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzgeorge0f-20&creativeASIN=1948334739&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2SBTFVTBT0S6X&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d_asin Because of a Teacher 2 - https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833450X?tag=onamzgeorge0f-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=194833450X&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2SBTFVTBT0S6X Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948334127?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d Music from Bensound - http://bensound.com/