The Importance of Gratitude - 2021 Highlights from The #InnovatorsMindset #Podcast (Part 1 of 4)

Take a listen to some of the great stories and guests from Season 2 of the #InnovatorsMindset Podcast! George Couros starts off this episode with a focus on gratitude and then you will hear some of the favourite stories from the year! Guests are below: 0:00 Intro 2:30 Dr. Sarah Thomas 9:37 Dr. Katie Novak 13:54 Steve Bollar 17:41 Livia Chan 21:02 George Couros 28:28 Dr. Brad Gustafson 31:59 Outro Dr. Sarah Thomas - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvP8gCM3wrs In this clip of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast: The Whole Educator and Saved by the Bell - A Convo with Dr. Sarah Thomas, George Couros and Dr. Sarah Thomas talk more about how Dr. Thomas got into investing and financial literacy. Hear her surprising story and more as the two talk about education, pop culture, and the hit TV shows of the ’80s and ’90s! Dr. Katie Novak - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uoTQpgnm3YM&t=5s Dr. Katie Novak shares the three core principles of UDL as she discusses the strategies and how those strategies have evolved: Engagement Representation Action & Expression Dr. Novak talks about designing a collection of resources for any type of learning environment - hybrid, face to face, virtual. Steve Bollar - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgBnKaFEqXw Steve Bollar shares his definition of integrity in this clip of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast: Standing Tall in Leadership - A Conversation with Bollar: “My definition of integrity is a set of beliefs, values, and actions that other people can depend on.” Hear his explanation on what integrity is as well as a great example of this definition. Bollar also continues to list the four ways that people can show their integrity. This is a great clip of a powerful conversation with an amazing leader! Livia Chan - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2rpPzMkNwE&t In this short clip of the longer episode, How Do You Make Others Feel Valued in Their Work? - A Convo with Livia Chan, Chan describes the impact that has been made because of the PLN she has built. She reflects on how who she has connected with and how making connections has impacted her career. George Couros - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vuTLbVOrKGs When we show up and help others, when we persevere through tough conditions, when we take time to appreciate this moment, we can focus on our progression and growth. Education is not about getting to an endpoint, it is about growing and developing as we go. This podcast ends with a reminder to stop, take a moment, and appreciate what we have done. So, remind yourself that you are proud of yourself! Dr. Brad Gustafson - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W20H2BhcR5k This is a short clip from my conversation with Brad Gustafson coming out soon! Dr. Gustafson shares how he created a budget for innovation where teachers could write a one-sentence “grant”. Hear more about how this idea opened up opportunities and helped all learners explore new ideas that otherwise may not have been possible! Hear how this idea created new opportunities for the school!