#150 - George Couros on Forward, Together

<p>What if the way we handle disagreement is one of the most important lessons we will ever absorb?</p><p>In episode 150, George Couros returns for a fun, honest, and deeply practical conversation about what it really takes to move forward together in contentious times. George shares the story behind his new book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Forward-Together-Conflict-Community-Contentious/dp/1948334836" target="_blank"><em>Forward, Together</em>,</a> and why the work of building community starts with what we model, not what we say.</p><p>You will hear about:</p><ul><li><p>How to disagree without damaging trust</p></li><li><p>A simple shift that helps people feel seen, valued, and willing to stay in the work</p></li><li><p>Why progress is not about avoiding conflict, but learning how to navigate it well</p></li></ul><p>If you are craving a better way to lead, teach, parent, or collaborate, this one will give you both hope and next steps.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About Our Guest:</strong></p><p>George Couros is a worldwide leader in the area of innovative teaching, learning, and leading, and has a focus on innovation as a human endeavor. Most importantly, he is a proud father and husband.</p><p>His belief that meaningful change happens when you first connect to people’s hearts, is modeled in his writing and speaking. In his 20-plus years in the field of education, he has worked at all levels of school, from K-12 as a teacher, technology facilitator, and school and district administrator, and is currently an Adjunct Instructor with the Graduate School of Education at the University of Pennsylvania.</p><p>George is also the author of the books, <a href="https://georgecouros.com/books/">⁠<em>The Innovator’s Mindset, Innovate Inside the Box, Because of a Teacher,  Because of a Teacher 2</em>⁠</a><em>, </em>and his latest release, <a href="https://a.co/d/3ziDOTv">⁠<em>What Makes a Great Principal</em>⁠</a><em>.</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with and learn from George Couros:</strong></p><p>Website: <a href="http://georgecouros.ca/">⁠⁠georgecouros.ca⁠⁠</a> <br>X/Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/gcouros">⁠⁠@gcouros⁠⁠</a> <br>Instagram: <a href="http://instagram.com/gcouros">⁠⁠@gcouros⁠</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>About Lainie:</strong></p><p>Lainie Rowell is a bestselling <a href="https://www.amazon.com/author/lainierowell" target="_blank">author</a>, award-winning educator, and TEDx speaker. She is dedicated to human flourishing, focusing on community building, emotional intelligence, and honoring what makes each of us unique and dynamic through learner-driven design. She earned her degree in psychology and went on to earn both a post-graduate credential and a master&#39;s degree in education. An international keynote speaker, Lainie has presented in 41 states as well as in dozens of countries across 4 continents. As a consultant, Lainie’s client list ranges from Fortune 100 companies like Apple and Google to school districts and independent schools. Learn more at <a href="https://linktr.ee/lainierowell">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/lainierowell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>Website - <a href="https://www.lainierowell.com/ewgtranscripts/LainieRowell.com">⁠LainieRowell.com⁠</a><br>Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lainierowell/">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@LainieRowell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a><br>LinkedIn - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lainierowell/" target="_blank">@LainieRowell</a><br>X/Twitter - <a href="https://twitter.com/lainierowell">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@LainieRowell ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a><u></u></p><p><em>Evolving with Gratitude</em>, the book is available <a href="https://amzn.to/3m9JnlS"><u>⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</u></a> And now, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948334666?ref_=cm_sw_r_ud_dp_QVYY6PRY222A6QG9RAGW" target="_blank"><u><em>Bold Gratitude: The Journal Designed for You and by You</em></u></a> is available too!</p><p>Both <a href="http://amzn.to/3m9JnlS" target="_blank"><em>Evolving with Gratitude</em></a> &amp; <a href="https://a.co/d/688ipp6" target="_