Unleashing the Leader Within: Inspiring Change and Cultivating Talent - The #InnovatorsMindset Podcast

Join George Couros on the latest episode of the Innovators Mindset Podcast as he shares insights from his inspiring presentation at FETC, titled "What Makes a Great Leader?" Based on his book, "What Makes a Great Principal," co-authored with Allyson Apsey, George explores the impact of effective leadership from the perspective of principals, teachers, and students who have experienced its transformative power.

 

In this episode, discover the key qualities that define a true leader, including relationship building, continuous learning, talent cultivation, resource maximization, and visionary thinking. George discusses the importance of building positive connections, fostering an emotional bond to drive progress, and the necessity of developing individual strengths to uplift entire communities.

 

George also shares a heartfelt story of a teacher inspired to pursue leadership, highlighting the significance of being the reason someone gains irrational confidence. Explore strategies to develop a learner-driven, evidence-informed practice and the value of nurturing both staff and students' strengths for holistic growth. Listen in to learn how to bring out the best in others and create a culture of innovation and empowerment.

 

“ A Leader is someone who has the ability to move others in a positive direction.” - George Couros

 

“The most important research we can do as educators will always be to know the learners we serve.” - George Couros

 

Links:

What Makes a Great Principal (book on Amazon) - https://www.amazon.com/What-Makes-Great-Principal-Leadership/dp/1948334739 

Ask Couros a Question - https://bit.ly/WhatDoesGeorgeSay

 

 

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

 

The Innovator's Mindset: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0986155497?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d

 

What Makes a Great Principal - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948334739?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzgeorge0f-20&creativeASIN=1948334739&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2SBTFVTBT0S6X&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d_asin

 

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

 

 

Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948334127?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d

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