Social Change Leaders Podcast

Whatever you do won’t be enough, try anyway. -Barack Obama More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.n et What does inclusivity in the workplace mean?  Are businesses and organizations truly making authentic changes to be inclusive?  In this episode, we talk with Nick Alm, co-founder of Mossier, which helps organizations recruit and retain LGBTQ+ talent and advances LGBTQ+...

There is no such thing as a single-issue struggle because we do not live single-issue lives.  Audre Lorde More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.n et What should social change leaders know about intersectionality? In this episode, we talk with Brandon Parkes, CEO / Founder of Parkes Philanthropy.  Parkes Philanthropy is a social impact firm dedicated to equipping nonpro...

Remember to Celebrate Milestones as you prepare for the road ahead - Nelson Mandela More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.n et   This is the 100th episode of the Social Change Leaders Podcast!  Thanks to all of our listeners for being part of this journey.  Thanks to all the many social change leaders working in many sectors to make our communities better places w...

“Victorious warriors, win first, and then go to war, while defeated warriors, go to war first, and then seek to win.” - Sun Tzu More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.n et What should social change leaders know about organizational alignment and organizational health? In this episode, we talk with Tristian Williams, an organizational leadership strategist and the founder of Booml...

People will forget what you said. People will forget what you did. But people will never forget how you made them feel.   -Maya Angelou More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.n et Did you know that social impact ventures founded by expats typically grow twice as fast as comparable ventures led by local Africans? Listen to how our guest is working to change that.  I...

Leaders establish the vision for the future and set the strategy for getting there.   - John P. Kotter More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.net   Are you a leader that is strategic?  Is strategy your dominant leadership style?  For leaders who are tackling community challenges and addressing social issues, strategy is critical. Listen to Stephanie and T...

Keep Moving Forward! More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.net Do you regularly check-in with your social enterprise?  Or do you typically get to the final month of the year and then wonder what those goals are that you wanted to achieve?  Mid-year is the perfect time to do a check-in.  It is a good  time to reflect on your work, determine your plan for the r...

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has. - Margaret Mead  More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.n et What exactly is Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)? What should social change leaders know about CSR? In this episode, we talk with Caitlin Kawaguchi, Chief Operating Officer at Parke...

Communication works for those who work at it   John Powell   More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.net   How do you most commonly communicate with others in your social change efforts?  Most likely, you are using email regularly in your work.  But email can become draining and ineffective quite quickly.  It may be worth stepping back to evaluate how...

We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them  -Albert Einstein More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.net   Are you a leader that innovates easily and regularly?  Is innovation your dominant leadership style?  For leaders who are tackling community challenges and addressing social issues, innovation is critical. Listen to St...

“Until the Lion tells its tale, the Hunter will always be glorified." -Zimbabwean Proverb More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.n et How can a social enterprise address health disparities and support healthcare transformation?  In this episode, we talk with Ivelyse Andino , owner of Radical Health, the first Latina-owned-and-operated Benefit Corp in New York City.  Rad...

“Great things are done by a series of small things brought together.” – Vincent Van Gough More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.net   How effective are you at operations and management?  Is performing operations your dominant leadership style?  For leaders who are tackling community challenges and addressing social issues, operations are critical. Listen as Stepha...

“A small business is an amazing way to serve and leave an impact on the world you live in.” -Nicole Snow More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.n et How can a social enterprise support indigenous communities and use the principles of fair trade?  In this episode, we talk with Ana Lázaro about her experience leaving the corporate world to have a deeper impact.  Ana launc...

It’s the repetition of affirmations that leads to belief.  And once that belief becomes a deep conviction, things begin to happen  -Muhammad Ali More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.net Are you effectively using affirmations to have more impact?   Did you know positive affirmations can raise the level of the feel good hormones in your brain and thus push your bra...

If you want something done, give it to someone who is busy. More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.n et Can a cleaning company create social change?  It sure can!  Does being a values-driven, social enterprise increase customer sales and loyalty?  Yes, it does!  Can a business both improve lives and benefit our planet?  You better believe it!  This e...

"Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much." - Helen Keller More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.net   How collaborative are you?  How effective are you in this?  Is collaborating your dominant leadership style?  For leaders who are tackling community challenges and addressing social issues, collaboration is critical. In today’s episode: you will...

Success is liking what yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it.  Maya Angelou More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.n et Have you been thinking about how your work can make more of a social impact. Or starting a social enterprise?  Or launching a program that benefits the people and planet?  Stop delaying and start taking action!  Now is the ti...

“The goal in life is not to attain some imaginary ideal; it is to find and fully use our own gifts.” -Gay Hendricks More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.net   Have you noticed that some types of work keep you energized and other types totally drain you?  What if you could always feel energized from the work that you do?  In this episode listen to hosts, Traci and...

Here’s the truth about racial injustice: It is not just a Black America problem or a people-of-color problem. It is a problem for every American. It is keeping us from fulfilling the promise of liberty and justice for all. And it is holding our nation back from realizing our full potential. We are all a part of George Floyd’s legacy. And our job now is to honor it and to honor him. -Vice President...

“The best way to have social impact and generate revenue, is to strategize, collaborate, break some rules, and operationalize your passion.” - Traci Warnberg-Lemm and Stephanie Malon-Rufi More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.net   Have you wondered how you can create social change and make money? Can you really do both?  The corporate world of making money and the non...

Be the Change You Want to See in the World.    Gandhi   More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.n et The city of Minneapolis is going through a challenging time as the trial of Derek Chauvin, the officer charged in the killing of George Floyd, is underway. Community members are grieving, hoping, and many are fearful and anxious.  Today, we hear from Don Samuels...

“Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.” – Benjamin Franklin More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.net   Many of us are creating trainings or learning events for colleagues, coworkers or even for clients. Are you engaging the correct people prior to planning?  Have you identified why you are doing the training? Do you know how much p...

Leaders must build ecosystems that support learning and ones that create safe places for trial and error during the implementation of learning.  - Traci Warnberg-Lemm More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.net   Are you confident that your learning efforts help you achieve your organizational goals? Are you as a leader supporting ongoing learning for colleagues and team...

What is important is seldom urgent and what is urgent is seldom important. -Dwight Eisenhower More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.n et Do you run around putting out fires each day?  Do you feel like you are on the hamster wheel and not sure when you will get off?   When you are letting the days run you, instead of you running the day, you most likely are not getting...

We all do better when we all do better. - Paul Wellstone  More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.n et Are you taking some of the important steps needed to support diversity, equity and inclusion goals in your organization ?  Do you review & actively live into your organizational mission, vision and values? A re you leading by example and doing your own deep work to...