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The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast

George Couros
Education
Leadership
Artificial Intelligence
Mental Health
Student Engagement
Community Engagement
Personal Growth
Teaching
Personal Development
Educational Leadership
Self-Improvement
Social Media
Innovation
Mentorship
Hidden Potential
Curiosity
The Innovator's Mindset
Professional Learning
Professional Development
Community Building

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.

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Peggy Buffington
Superintendent of a Hobart, Indiana school district
School District Hobart
Episode: Building the Future in Education - Dr. Peggy Buffington
Rob Santos
Comedian, teaching artist, and creator of Beige
Arts for Learning (throughout the episode)
Episode: Teaching Art, Vulnerability, and Purpose - A Conversation with Rob Santos
Christine Delaney Dyer
Educator, author, and CEO of Seed to Tree Academic Coaching
Seed to Tree Academic Coaching
Episode: Why Time & Patience Matter in Education - Christine Dyer
Alise Pulliam
Executive Director of Innovation and Technology at Comax Schools
Comax Schools
Episode: Empowering Educators: Alise Pulliam on Innovation, Mindset, and Self-Leadership
Kim Gameroz
Educator, author, district leader, founder of programs for teachers and students
Celebration Good Times / Teaching Inside Out / Vibe EDU (per discussions)
Episode: Becoming the Bison: Kim Gameroz on Resilience & Thriving in Today’s Classrooms
George Couros
Author of Forward, Together
Author
Episode: Why Sharing Success Can help us move “Forward, Together"- Jesse Fawess & George Couros
Steve Ward
CEO and founder of Future InFocus, creator of Dream Catcher
Future InFocus / Dream Catcher
Episode: Purpose-Driven Education: Steve Ward on DreamCatcher and Helping Students Find Purpose
Matt Langes
Director of Innovation and Learning in Naperville 203
Naperville Community School District 203
Episode: Naperville 203’s Innovative Approach to AI, Instructional Technology, and Community Ownership
Noor Shammas
Instructional Technology Coordinator in Naperville 203 Learning Services
Naperville Community School District 203
Episode: Naperville 203’s Innovative Approach to AI, Instructional Technology, and Community Ownership

Host

George Couros
Educator, author, speaker; host associated with the Innovator's Mindset platform.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 92 ratings
  • Always worth my time

    I have been listening for a few years. Recently I chose to reposted to every episode from this current year. It was a wise decision and it has been great to revisit all of the great episodes from these past 9 months.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ken - - - -
    United States2 years ago
  • Elite Person

    I came across George many years ago and so many of his ideas in his books and podcasts resonated as much as anything in education ever has for me! I’ve applied so many things mentioned in them to help make me not only a better educator but person as well. He is brilliant and helps make people better! Other than a few of his sports teams, the podcast and George are nothing short of elite and amazing. If your looking to grow as a person and educator, get connected with George Curous!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Burke Davis
    United States3 years ago
  • I am better because I listen

    The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast helps me feel good about my teaching craft. I did not think it was possible, but this podcast just keeps getting better. It helps me keep my perspective where it needs to be and it helps me focus on my successes. In these days it is difficult to feel we are on the right course teaching during a pandemic. I frequently feel like I am “not enough” as a teacher and this is especially true during this health crisis. This podcast helps me focus on the good things I am d... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ABB844
    United States4 years ago
  • Love listening to this podcast!

    The conversations on this podcast are thought provoking and a lot of fun to listen to. George is able to lighten the tone with his soundboard sounds or with a comment about sports or pop culture. I really enjoy listening and learning from this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    a talk with Scott
    Canada5 years ago
  • Thank-You

    This is my favourite podcast of all times❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Israa Lulu
    United Arab Emirates5 years ago

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Feedback highlights the show's positive, empowering tone and focus on growth in education.
The host is celebrated for thoughtful questions and engaging guests.
Quality of conversations is consistently high with a mix of interviews and reflective monologues.
Listeners praise practical, actionable takeaways for classroom and leadership roles.

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Teaching Art, Vulnerability, and Purpose - A Conversation with Rob Santos
Q: What does a teaching artist actually do in a classroom?
A teaching artist uses their own life experience as a foundation to create a safe, humanizing space, guiding students to express themselves and collaborate, while translating performance skills into educational outcomes.
Teaching Art, Vulnerability, and Purpose - A Conversation with Rob Santos
Q: How did your background in comedy influence your approach to teaching and working with students?
It taught me crowd and room control, using humor to lower barriers, and then layering emotional awareness and honesty into lessons so students feel seen and connected.
Empowering Educators: Alise Pulliam on Innovation, Mindset, and Self-Leadership
Q: What takeaway from FETC stands out for you?
There were many workshops, including hands-on robotics sessions, which helped me see practical, classroom-focused ways to implement tech like Sphero robots and Indy car simulations that support discovery and curiosity.
Empowering Educators: Alise Pulliam on Innovation, Mindset, and Self-Leadership
Q: How do you approach the relationship between IT and classroom teachers?
I view myself as the bridge between IT and instruction, focusing on trust and collaboration with IT staff while ensuring technology decisions prioritize learner outcomes over infrastructure constraints.
Empowering Educators: Alise Pulliam on Innovation, Mindset, and Self-Leadership
Q: What is your role now, and how did your background lead you there?
I am the Executive Director of Innovation and Technology at Comax Schools. Starting as an English teacher, I moved into district-wide mentoring and then into technology leadership, using my classroom experience to bridge instruction and IT and to advocate for tech that actually serves learners.

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1. Peggy Buffington
2. Rob Santos
3. Christine Delaney Dyer
4. Alise Pulliam
5. Kim Gameroz
6. George Couros
7. Steve Ward
8. Matt Langes

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