The Innovator’s Mindset by George Couros
(Part One)
My Thoughts: From the
first part of the book, I have learned that there is more to being innovative
and having an innovator’s mindset than just wanting to change. The desire and inspiration to facilitate
change must be coupled with the characteristics of the innovator’s
mindset. I see that these
characteristics are crucial, and that we all may struggle with one or more of
them. This is where desire will come to
play. With the desire to be a leader and
an innovator, a person can work to be empathetic, a problem finder/solver, a
risk taker, networked, observant, a creator, resilient and reflective.
I learned that the old adage of “try, try again” isn’t
always the right approach and that “work smarter” is a reality. I believe that everyone has the ability to want to be a lifelong learner, given the
right circumstances and that the innovator’s mindset is a key to providing
students that opportunity.
So far the book is both inspirational and useful. The mantra
of an innovative educator at the end of part one is fantastic. I found myself re-reading the mantra and
thinking, “This is it! Truly, what could education become, how bright could our
children shine if educators embraced this mindset.”
After reading the first part of the book, I feel motivated
to get out there and start. I realize,
as the author says, that you don’t have to change everything and I am excited
to look at my class and find at least one way in which I can begin.
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