Being Observant of What Truly Matters - 2023 Highlights from the #InnovatorsMindset #Podcast
Channel: George Couros
Date: 28/12/2023

Episode Introduction
George Couros begins this Year-End Highlight video with an ironic thought that the characteristic of being observant is often overlooked. Couros reflects on how we find value in our observations, especially in education. This can be difficult when so many things are thrown at us, things can often get lost in the “noise.” In this intro, Couros shares four ways to become more observant. Be sure to watch or listen for even more great ideas from this year’s guests! 


Links:
4 Tips for Becoming More Observant in a World Full of Noise (Blog Post): https://www.dropbox.com/preview/%23Podcasts/2023%20Highlight%20Videos/%234%20Observant.mov?context=content_suggestions&role=personal 


Link to The Innovator's Mindset: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0986155497?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzgeorge0f-20&creativeASIN=0986155497&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2SBTFVTBT0S6X&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d_asin 

Description & Time Codes:
0:00 Intro with George Couros

9:21 Intro Music

9:29 Kelly Croy

12:21 Lainie Rowell

14:56 Dr. Renee Nugent

19:58 Chip Jones

25:37 Amber Teamann

28:28 Stacey Ross Cohen

35:08 Jared Scherz

38:29 Closing 


Kelly Croy 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yM2-0coULag 

Kelly Croy reflects on how his current superintendent approaches everything with a “team-concept.” Croy encourages listeners to have some empathy as they are leading and educating by looking at what everyone is actually trying to do. 


Lainie Rowell
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WHZzvop_zM 

Lainie Rowell shares what she hopes journalers will get out of her new book, Bold Gratitude, which is the “swiss army knife” of journals! Be sure to check out the full episode of the Innovator’s Mindset Podcast with Lainie Rowell - What does it mean to have "bold gratitude?"


Dr. Renee Nugent
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XSrh0SqXZg 

In this clip from The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast with Dr.Renee Nugent, Nugent shares how she works to know what is happening in the classrooms in her school district.  



Chip Jones
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLW6aJeKENk 

When you leave a school, what is your fingerprint? George Couros and Chip Jones share the “fingerprints” they have left in this clip from The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast: Chip Jones: Bringing Community Together During Adversity. 


Amber Teamann
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00ZCltBZDcg 

Amber Teamann reflects on the first seven months of her first principalship. In this clip from Lead with Appreciation - Amber Teamann on the #EpicBookReview, Teamann shares a turning point in her career and what she learned from this realization. 


Stacey Ross Cohen
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9Rpx6-jHq8 

Stacey Ross Cohen shares how to “add value, not clutter” when posting on social media. Ross Cohen connects the ideas of “return on investment” and “return on engagement” in this clip from The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast: Stacey Ross Cohen - Teaching Students to Leverage Social Media. 



Jared Scherz
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nm-0Np--No4 

Jared Scherz shares some clear strategies that will help reduce educator burnout in this clip of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast! Be sure to check out the full episode with Scherz, Jared Scherz: Avoiding Teacher Burnout!

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