Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan

In the Ring with Héctor Colón

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Leaders in human services, philanthropy, business and government get real about their challenges associated with removing stigma and barriers to health and well-being for people who are most in need. Every episode will address the what, why and how of creating opportunity for human services organizations to: - Improve, share and build on outcomes across the sector- Pay employees commensurate to their value- Invest in innovation, technology and research

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Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan

Episodes

Ep. 10: Champion Leaders Address Justice, Innovation, and Mentorship 16.11.2022 59:06

Ep. 9: Knocking Out the Real Social Issues in Wisconsin with Governor Evers 19.10.2022 38:10

In the interview, Colón asks Gov. Evers tough questions about the rise of behavioral challenges in Wisconsin and how he would more broadly address Social Determinants of Health (food insecurity, homelessness, unemployment, etc.). The two discuss the need for improving partnerships between health systems and social services organizations like LSS. Gov. Evers also shares his thoughts on the quality...

Ep. 8: Mike Victorson and Chris Kenyon - Not All Employees Are Treated Equal: Delivering Real Outcomes Over Outputs 21.09.2022 40:40

Ep. 7: Jose Olivieri - Living the Duties of Care, Loyalty and Obedience Over Self 17.08.2022 36:31

Ep. 6 - Frank Cumberbatch: Humanity Up Close at the Heart of Humanity 20.07.2022 40:02

Ep.5 - Davide Duea: Mental Health Crisis Demands Intervention. Bold Asks 21.06.2022 38:25

LSS President and CEO, Héctor Colón, sits down with David Duea, President and CEO of Lutheran Community Services Northwest, to discuss how bold, aggressive advocacy and unashamed appeals for funding is vital for success. David describes how his organization’s push for big gifts and proactive partnerships with other agencies have taken Lutheran Community Services Northwest to the next level and hel...

Ep. 4 - Tracy Wareing-Evans: Accelerating Public Trust through Sector Alignment, Investment. 18.05.2022 43:18

Ep.3 -Charlotte Haberaecker: If Not Us, Who? Human services shift social challenges 20.04.2022 32:42

Too much emphasis for funding in the social sector has focused on providing services after problems have occurred. A lack of innovation and prevention dollars create larger gaps among certain demographics and fail to correct long-term problems for individuals and communities. Developing healthy, productive children and adults who live with purpose and meaning is critical to solving societies large...

Ep. 1 - Susan Dreyfus: Causing Disruptions: Upping the Social Services Game Across the Sector 16.03.2022 32:20

Summary: If the social services sector is going to make a greater impact, then leaders must work together to elevate preventative services to the level of healthcare. Sector leaders need to help advocates who are not typically involved in direct client care (e.g., policy makers, philanthropists, etc.) proximate to our work in order to experience what it takes to holistically and sustainably improv...

Ep. 2 - Kathy Markeland: Demystifying social services: Pathways beyond healthcare that lead to sustainable well-being for all 16.03.2022 32:29

As the social services sector fights to provide equitable support across demographics, its leaders must question how the current systems create disparities in different regions and communities. The industry also faces a perception concern, where many view social services like a charity instead of a fully functioning workforce designed to empower people and lead them to successful futures. Through...