Social Change Leaders Podcast

“All of us, whichever job or project we choose to take on, do something to change the culture.  That social impact, positive or negative is our choice.  It turns out that all of us are social entrepreneurs.  It’s just that some people are choosing to make a bigger (and better) impact than others.  It’s a spectrum, not a label.” -Seth Godin More information can be found at www.s...

Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly.  Martin Luther King  More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.n et How can a large organization use social entrepreneurial principles in its everyday work? How can social innovation and human centered design be integrated into the work done to solve big community challenges?  Listen to this dynamic conversation a...

The best leaders don't know just one style of leadership - they're skilled at several, and have the flexibility to switch between styles as the circumstances dictate. Daniel Goleman More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.n et Welcome to the 50th episode of the Social Change Leaders Podcast! On today’s episode we will share with our audience a new quiz to help determine, ‘What Typ...

    You many never know what results come from your action.   But if you do nothing, there will be no result. -Gandhi More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.n et This podcast started out as a labor of love for social change leaders.  Next week will be our 50th episodes and we have some exciting announcements coming up.  On today’s episode we will loo...

When spider webs unite, they can tie up a lion. - Ethiopian Proverb Social change leaders and More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.n et Social innovators solving community challenges are recognizing more and more the importance that culture plays in developing solutions.  Are you creating a solution that is culturally competent/responsive?  Or, is it culturally specif...

Unity is strength ... when there is teamwork and collaboration,  wonderful things can be achieved  - Mattie Stepanek Social change leaders and More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.n et In today's episode we discuss collaboration. Collaboration is a skill that social change leaders must acquire and constantly improve in order to engage and energize individuals and grou...

Run the day or the day runs you. Jim Rohn More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.net   Are you making the most out of the time you have available?  How are you figuring out how the important work gets done that is going to move you and your social initiative forward?  Using the rock, pebble, sand in a jar analogy is helpful when you plan how to use your time to mak...

Once your mindset changes, everything on the outside changes along with it.  - Steve Maraboli More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.n et As we continue to do socially impactful work, there are some common mindset traps that all social impact leaders can fall into on a regular basis. Getting stuck in these mindset blocks can have a big impact on many areas of our life: not o...

Be Strong enough to stand alone, smart enough to know when you need help,  and brave enough to ask for it.  - Anonymous More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.n et Social change leaders like you are doing important work.  But as you launch, develop and more deeply engage in your social impact efforts, you may find you hit some road blocks or stall out a bit. ...

Most entrepreneurs fail because they are working in their  business rather than on their business.  -  Michael Gerber  More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.n et As you launch and grow your social change work do you often find yourself drowning in all your 'to dos' that are urgent, but rarely being able to work on what is important? When you are launching and...

If you think you are beaten, you are If you think you dare not, you don't, If you like to win, but you think you can't It is almost certain you won't. If you think you'll lose, you're lost For out of the world we find, Success begins with a fellow's will It's all in the state of mind. If you think you are outclassed, you are You've got to think high to rise, You've got to be sure of yourself befor...

“Do we settle for the world as it is, or do we work for the world as it should be?” - Michelle Obama  More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.n et Today we discuss how to social change leaders can sustain hope and action. In our conversation we: Discuss the current social change work that is being done is not just in the margins but the significant changes happening at the mi...

More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.n et In the wake of the murder of George Floyd and the subsequent protests and reactions in the Twin Cities and around the world, we wanted to invite Carl Young back to the podcast. Carl is a social change leader, a mental wellness professional who does a lot of community-based work and a black man living in Minneapolis.  In this episod...

More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.net   “A collection of the proper knowledge for the proper purpose is an incalculable and  powerful assortment of assets with no force too mighty to conquer.”   - Black Topographical Center  Just a few weeks ago, the murder of George Floyd took place and since that time, Minnesota, the entire country and the world is...

This week, we are participating in #podcastblackout in solidarity with others protesting the mistreatment, violence and murder happening in this country.  Black Lives Matter

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 yourself from taking action!  Now is the time to be the change you want to see in the world.  Listen to this replay of our virtual w...

“A Journey of a Thousand Miles begins with a Single Step.”   - Lao Tzu More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.n et Have you wondered why your idea for that social enterprise, nonprofit or social impact business is still inside your head? On today’s episode, Stephanie and Traci talk about the most important part of launching that idea to earn money by doing good things f...

Chase your passions and money will come.  Chase money and you may never find your passions. - Colin Wright More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.net   Have you wondered how you can earn money by doing good things for people and the planet?  It is possible!  On today’s episode, Stephanie and Traci talk about the different ways that people can make money while...

The time is now.  The Person if you. - Nido R. Qubein More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.n et   Do you have a little voice inside you that is nudging you to finally launch that thing or take that leap into having more impact?  Or maybe you have wanted to take the leap into going out on your own.  On today’s episode, Stephanie and Traci will be talking abou...

Nothing is too wonderful to be true, if it be consistent with the laws of nature. Michael Faraday More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.n et How often do you incorporate play into your life?  Getting into the mindset of play can help you to reduce stress, deepen your connection with others and be a better leader.  On today’s episode, you will hear about how to use our...

Sometimes the truth depends on a walk around a lake. - Wallace Stevens More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.n et  How often do you do creative writing in your life?   Have you ever tried to write as a way to relax and take care of yourself?  Today, our guest is Jory Mickelson, a writer, educator, and retreat facilitator living in Bellingham, Washington.  Jor...

“We change the world not by what we say or do,  but as a consequence of what we have become.”  - Dr David Hawkins More information can be found here. On today’s episode we speak with Dr Josh Eha. Dr. Josh has close to 20 years experience helping patients free themselves from physical, mental, and emotional bondage through acupuncture, Chinese herbs, and Emotional Releasing techniques. Pa...

"You can't hate your body into a shape you will love."  Ijeoma Oluo More information can be found at ww w.socialchangeleaders.net   How do you find wellness in your life?  Are you trying to find alignment with your mind, body and spirit?  On today’s episode we offer a fresh perspective to this topic of wellness with our interview with  Sarah Turino.   Sarah Turino is...

How we value and honor our own bodies impacts how we value and honor the bodies of others.  Sonya Renee Taylor More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.net/episode/029 On today’s episode we speak with Vimbai Madzura. Vimbai holds a Master of Social Work with a concentration in Policy, Administration and Community Practice from Arizona State University and a Master of Arts in A...

Shared leadership ... is less like an orchestra where the conductor is always in charge, and more like a jazz band, we're leadership is passed around … depending on what the music demands at the moment and who feels moved by the spirit to express the music. - Philip Schlechty More information can be found at https://www.socialchangeleaders.net/episode/028 We are absorbing a lot of news and informa...