I was following a recent conversation about the idea of “innovation” often being synonymous with “using technology.” In “The Innovator’s Mindset,” I define innovation in the following way:
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At a recent admin retreat that I had the pleasure of speaking at, one of the organization’s leaders shared a brief statement that resonated deeply with me. “Don’t
“Don’t mistake proud for content.” Read More →
For many, it is the beginning or about to be the start of a new school year. As much as I would love to give an inspirational talk about how
3 Strategies for Creating Boundaries for Our Own Mental Health Read More →
Since it is the beginning (or close to) the beginning of the new school year for many schools in North America, I wanted to reshare this post on “5 Questions
5 Questions to Ask Your Students To Start the School Year Read More →
Start with the end in mind. Years ago, I wanted to learn to play guitar. Now I felt that I didn’t have the time, but that was just an excuse
Getting Past the Calluses Read More →
The below selection is one of my favorite stories I shared in “The Innovator’s Mindset:” An artist had his easel set up on a street when a person walked
Taking a 360 Degree View of Our Own Ideas Read More →
Have you ever been with a company (Internet, phone, etc.) for a long time, and then you see an advertisement or commercial (Commercials? Okay, old man Couros!) for that same
A Different Type of “10 Year Plan” for Education Read More →
In August of 2013, I originally wrote out my “Educational Leadership Philosophy.” It is one of the most viewed pages on my site and I often wonder how often is
Revisiting My Educational Leadership Philosophy Read More →
As I write this, the last few weeks have been pretty stressful with a move to not only a new home but city and country. Although I have traveled to
4 Things to Consider When Moving to a New Position Read More →
Here is something I have thought a lot about in my own life and I hope you can take part in this exercise with me. Think of all of the
Creating a Positive Space to Move Forward Read More →
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