CAUSENETIC

Have you heard the phrase: “It’s lonely at the top”? This week, we are talking with our President & CEO, Curt Hazelbaker to talk about how leading through difficult times is simultaneously challenging and gratifying. --- www.ymcadallas.org/causenetic

Did you know there are over 250 observances and holidays recognized in the US in 2021? In this episode, we are talking about some of them! RESOURCES Holidays and Observances in United States in 2021 – TimeAndDate.com Federal holidays in the United States - Wikipedia --- www.ymcadallas.org/causenetic

According to Buckner International, Dallas has the highest number of people living 185 percent below the poverty line of any city in America. In today’s episode we are discussing the poverty rate in Dallas, who profits from poverty, and how organizations are combatting it. RESOURCES: Buckner International: Who We Are – Buckner International Census: Dallas – United State Census Bureau Poverty indus...

Pivot. It’s one of the many words we’ve heard repeatedly within the last year. In this episode, we are talking about how to lead through a pivot with innovation. RESOURCES: Validate Your Pivot with Innovation – Innovation Management Leaders Pivot, Not Panic – Inc. Pivot to Succeed – How Strong Leaders Embrace a Change of Course – Forge Coaching & Consulting --- www.ymcadallas.org/causenet...

If we want our kids to grow up to be thoughtful and engaged citizens, we need to help them be part of social change now. In this episode, we are talking about teaching activism to kids. RESOURCES: How to Help Youth Activists Change the World – YouthToday Activate Activism in Afterschool -  Aftershool Today --- www.ymcadallas.org/causenetic

It’s time to face your fears! In this episode, we are talking about overcoming our fears and releasing your inner superhero in leadership. RESOURCES: 14 Ways To Be Fearless --- www.ymcadallas.org/causenetic

Pivoting to virtual programming or work can change how you show up as a leader. In this episode, we are discussing how to increase or maintain your executive presence virtually. RESOURCES: How to Elevate Your Presence in a Virtual Meeting – Harvard Business Review How To Project Leadership Presence In A Virtual Environment - Forbes

Why do we laugh at things we KNOW we shouldn’t laugh at? In this episode, we are talking about the awkwardness of laughing unintentionally and how we use laughter in leadership. RESOURCES: 24 Times You Shouldn’t Laugh But Will - Great Race Leaders Who Can Laugh at Themselves Get a Thumbs Up - Association for Psychological Science It’s Not Funny! Why We Laugh When We Shouldn’t - Elemental A Theory...

Can we really “agree to disagree”? Today, we are talking about useful conflict resolution skills for the workplace and beyond! RESOURCE: What Are the Five Conflict Resolution Strategies? - Portland Community College Popular Training Topics: Conflict Resolution – HR Daily Advisor How to Handle Conflict in the Workplace – UC San Diego --- www.ymcadallas.org/causenetic

Today, we have some amazing guests discussing opportunities for policy and practice enhancements needed to overcome education issues due to COVID-19. Dr. Joe Seabrook is the President of Cedar Valley College and Dr. Tasha Franklin Johnson leads the Character Development Learning Institute and Boys and Young Men of Color strategies as a Senior Director from the YMCA National Office....

As we wrap season 1 of the Causenetic podcast, we thought we would give our favorite episodes another listen! Attitude. Energy. Gravitas. Today, we are talking about “swag”. What does it actually mean to have swag and why is it important for you to have it? RESOURCES: Gravitas definition – Merriam Webster 5 Telltale Signs that You Have Swagger - Medium ---- www.ymcadallas.org/causenetic

As we wrap season 1 of the Causenetic podcast, we thought we would give our favorite episodes another listen! Ally, Amplifier or Accomplice? In this episode, we break them all down and discuss becoming each one. RESOURCES: Ally or Accomplice? The Language of Activism – Teaching Tolerance  ----- Causenetic /kôz-nedik/ - A person or thing that gives rise to a phenomenon that is dynamic or...

As we wrap season 1 of the Causenetic podcast, we thought we would give our favorite episodes another listen!   Was Rosa Parks really meek and mild? Let's reflect on her life and activism.  RESOURCES: How history got the Rosa Parks story wrong – The Washington Post Rosa Parks Wasn’t Meek, Passive, or Naive—and 7 Other Things You Probably Didn’t Learn in School – The Nation --- www.ymcada...

As we wrap season 1 of the Causenetic podcast, we thought we would give our favorite episodes another listen! During this pandemic, folks have been able to try new things and experience a new side of life. In this episode, we’re talking about the things that are overrated, underrated, and why. RESOURCES: 8 Overrated Things You’ve Given Too Much Importance To In Life - LifeHack --- www.ymcadallas.o...

As we wrap season 1 of the Causenetic podcast, we thought we would give our favorite episodes another listen!   This episode features the men that are a part of Keith's Circle of Life. We're talking all about the importance of having (and keeping) a network of people and the state of black men in America. Our guests: Michael Farris Jr. - Director, Diversity & Inclusion at YMCA of the USA...

For Generation Z, giving back and volunteering can be the top of their list. In the episode, we are talking about how non-profits can engage young people through volunteering. RESOURCES: Eight Easy Ways to Recruit Younger Generations of Volunteers – Sterling Volunteers Family Volunteering: An Exploratory Study of the Impact on Families -  Center for Urban Policy and the Environment Youth Volu...

Speak Up and Speak Out! In this episode, we are talking about the consequences of silence during times of racial injustice. RESOURCES: What Can We Really Tell From White Silence? -  Psychology Today Organizations Cannot Afford to Stay Silent on Racial Injustice – MIT Sloan Management Review A Century After the Silent Parade, Racial Injustice Persists – Equal Justice Initiative The Loud S...

People often confuse forgiveness with reconciliation , as if they were the same thing. They aren't! In this episode, we are talking about the dual act that needs to happen for true healing and moving forward... forgiveness AND  reconciliation. RESOURCES: Reconciliation in Three Powerful Steps – P.S I Love You Racial Reconciliation and Racial Healing – Racial Equity Tools --- www.ymcadall...

We’ve discussed diversity and inclusion for adults, but what about kids? In this episode, we are discussing the ways adults can help kids develop an appreciation for diversity and be culturally competent. RESOURCES: Cultural Diversity – University of Nebraska-Lincoln Diversity Matters: Helping Children Develop Cultural Competence – KidsInTheHouse 8 Ways to Show Young Children that Divers...

In this episode, we are talking about board development. What are some strategies you use to recruit board members? RESOURCES: Nonprofit Boards Don’t Resemble Rest of America – The Non-Profit Times Seven Steps to Better Board Recruitment - BoardEffect Five Fast Ways to Recruit New Board Members - CompassPoint --- www.ymcadallas.org/causenetic

Attitude. Energy. Gravitas. Today, we are talking about “swag”. What does it actually mean to have swag and why is it important for you to have it? RESOURCES: Gravitas definition – Merriam Webster 5 Telltale Signs that You Have Swagger - Medium ---- www.ymcadallas.org/causenetic

Did you know: There are 7 Greek words for love? In this episode, we are talking about love and how it could quite possibly create a cure for injustice. What do you think? RESOURCES: What If We Choose To Do It With Love? -  Psychology Today How love can help repair social inequality - TED Talk ---- www.ymcadallas.org/causenetic

Things are changing rapidly and it’s not slowing down any time soon. One thing is for sure, organizations that have great leadership agility stand out among the rest! In this episode, we are giving our take on the need for a new leadership model. RESOURCES: Why leadership agility is critical to company success – The Predictive Index The Five Levels of Leadership Agility – American Management Assoc...

Remember when we had no internet, cell phones, computers or video games? Well...some of us do! In this episode, we’re reminiscing about what things were like and what’s different now. RESOURCES: 10 Differences Between A Child Who Grew Up In The 70s Compared To Today – Awesome Jelly --- www.ymcadallas.org/causenetic

Was Rosa Parks really meek and mild? As we approach Rosa’s day of passing (October 24th, 2005), we are reflecting on her life and activism. RESOURCES: How history got the Rosa Parks story wrong – The Washington Post Rosa Parks Wasn’t Meek, Passive, or Naive—and 7 Other Things You Probably Didn’t Learn in School – The Nation --- www.ymcadallas.org/causenetic