What if the way we handle disagreement is one of the most important lessons we will ever absorb?

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, Forward, Together, and why the work of building community starts with what we model, not what we say.

You will hear about:

How to disagree without damaging trust
A simple shift that helps people feel seen, valued, and willing to stay in the work
Why progress is not about avoiding conflict, but learning how to navigate it well

If you are craving a better way to lead, teach, parent, or collaborate, this one will give you both hope and next steps.

About Our Guest:

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.

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.

George is also the author of the books, ⁠The Innovator’s Mindset, Innovate Inside the Box, Because of a Teacher, Because of a Teacher 2⁠, and his latest release, ⁠What Makes a Great Principal⁠.

Connect with and learn from George Couros:

Website: ⁠⁠georgecouros.ca⁠⁠
X/Twitter: ⁠⁠@gcouros⁠⁠
Instagram: ⁠⁠@gcouros⁠

About Lainie:

Lainie Rowell is a bestselling author, 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'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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/lainierowell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Website - ⁠LainieRowell.com⁠
Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@LainieRowell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
LinkedIn - @LainieRowell
X/Twitter - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@LainieRowell ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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#150 - George Couros on Forward, Together