Being Observant of What Truly Matters - 2023 Highlights from the #InnovatorsMindset #Podcast

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 \ 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! __________________________________________ 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 For the full audio podcast: https://linktr.ee/gcouros 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/