Advice for Your Next Big Interview - April 2023 Highlights from the #Innovators Mindset #Podcast

George Couros kicks off this April 2023 Highlight episode with a reflection on a blog post he wrote titled, Resources for Education Interviews and 6 Things to Consider During the Process. Couros shares a powerful reminder about showing appreciation and then describes three tips for what to look for when hiring for a new position and three tips for interviewing. Links: Resources for Education Interviews and 6 Things to Consider During the Process - https://georgecouros.ca/blog/archives/13186 Scott Cowart: Learning by Example https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6EowhM2QPr0 We often talk about leading by example, but just as important is learning by example. Superintendent, Scott K. Cowart embodies this value. George Couros will be speaking at Cowart’s school district, Carroll County, and this is a great prelude to that conference with the staff of Carroll County! Couros shares that a willingness to grow is something that Cowart does very beautifully. Dorina Sackman-Ebuwa: The Need for Honest Leadership This episode with Dorina Sackman-Ebuwa, who is absolutely incredible, is a great reminder that while we may not always like the feedback we have to give or the feedback we get, taking that feedback and sharing feedback will make us better for the students we serve. Joe Sanfelippo: 3 Questions with Joe Sanfelippo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpRt1qEKQiU Joe Sanfelippo This episode begins with a reflection on a quote from Sanfelippo’s wife, “Do not take criticism from someone you wouldn’t take advice.” Couros and Sanfelippo reflect on this advice and share personal stories about why they made certain decisions and how they have used that quote in different aspects of their lives. Couros and Sanfelippo have some amazing advice and share some great ideas! Dan Wolfe: Becoming the Change https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Zk40FwWK_w George Couros begins this episode with his favorite quote from Macklemore: “Don’t try to change the world, find something that you love, and do it every day, do that for the rest of your life, and eventually, the world will change.” In this episode with Dan Wolfe, Couros and Wolfe have an uplifting conversation about embodying excitement and a passion for learning Wolfe is the author of a new book, Becoming the Change, and he has a blog and podcast with the same title. George Couros: What You Complain About Today, You Might Miss Tomorrow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhcP5mWOQU4 George Couros shares this episode a few days before his next birthday and takes some time to reflect on three things he has learned this year! Couros’ ideas and stories go beyond education and are shared to help us all start reflecting on our own learning. __________________________________________ Please share your thoughts with us on Twitter or Instagram at #InnovatorsMindset. More at georgecouros.ca George Couros on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gcouros George Couros on Instagram: https://instagram.com/gcouros George Couros on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/georgecourosauthor/ George Couros on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/george-couros-a5146519 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&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=194833450X&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2SBTFVTBT0S6X The Innovator's Mindset: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0986155497?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948334127?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d Music from Bensound - http://bensound.com/