Here we are, at the end. Listen to this introspective with host Kenneth Brown Jr as he looks back at what he has learned while doing his project and gives some words of his own. In this episode we cover, Kenneth provides a definition of "pivoting" (3:09) The ways the pandemic has forced us to be vulnerable (12:28) The power of being connected in and out of sectors (17:20) The words our guests have shared (25:20) Words from Kenneth (29:10) Kenneth's next moves (30:55) Special thanks to Indiana Un...
Jul 09, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Just like the Boyz II Men hit classic, we are coming to the end of our road. It's part one of a farewell and it begins with an introduction to the new A.J. Fletcher Fellow. Everyone, meet Laura. In this episode we cover: Taking Lessons from the pandemic without romanticizing it (3:00) Laura's Interest in History (8:19) What is a Pivot? (13:19) Laura on why she accepted the fellowship (18:14) Feel your feelings and then move (26:37) As mentioned in the episode, click the link below to hear Laura ...
Jul 07, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 12
It’s been said repeatedly that we are living in historic times but how can historic times help us navigate this one. For that, we turned to Ernest Dollar, Executive Director of the City of Raleigh and Pope House Museum so we can learn more about what history can tell us now and how it can help us move forward. In this episode, we cover… Ernest’s definition of a pivot (3:42) The role of history museums post-pandemic (8:00) “History doesn’t repeat itself but it often rhymes” (13:06) Can the end of...
Jun 10, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 11
As we seem to make a slow exit out of the pandemic, collaboration within and across sectors will be required for the world for the future. It will also be required for positive change within our communities. We talked with Rob Shields, founding Executive Director of the ReCity Network, which is working to be Durham’s social impact hub. ReCity works to bring nonprofits, public entities, and businesses together to figure out how to tackle some of Durham's biggest challenges. In this episode, we co...
Jun 03, 2021•47 min•Season 1Ep. 9
This pandemic has not only been a masterclass in leadership but also helping people to figure out how to truly take care of themselves and honor their humanness. There’s a nice intersection that I chatted about with Kristine Sloan, Executive Director of Leadership Triangle In this episode, we cover… Kristine starting a new role during one of the pandemic surges (2:45) Kristine’s definition of a pivot (8:10) adrienne maree brown and paying attention to the small (9:45) "Good facilitation helps gr...
May 20, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 10
The North Carolina Rural Center identified that out of the 100 counties in the state, 80 of them (80%) are classified as rural. A whole different world away from NC’s more urban areas but they add so much to our character. We wanted to learn more about the challenges they faced during the pandemic and their strengths so listen to this energizing chat with Brandy Bynum Dawson, senior director of policy and advocacy for the NC Rural Center. In this episode, we cover… Brandy’s definition of a pivot...
May 13, 2021•29 min•Season 1Ep. 8
We're back with new voices of leaders from Durham Raleigh, and Rural NC telling the stories of how they have pivoted, what they have been learning, and what they are looking forward to post-pandemic. Buckle up because it's going to be an amazing ride!
May 07, 2021•3 min
The pandemic upended a lot of things in education. Classes online. No sporting events. Masks and distancing. It has been tough for students, teachers, staff, and families. It has got us thinking about how education can be different and how we can best support our students. We chatted with Dr. Paul Atkinson, Head of School for The Fletcher Academy- A School of Achievement. The Fletcher Academy (TFA) is a school for students with learning differences. The effects of the pandemic aren't ideal for T...
Dec 18, 2020•20 min•Season 1Ep. 7
There are lots of things I have been missing. One thing is the arts. Attending a play or a concert. Seeing haze slowly fill the room, people taking their seats, the artists getting ready. These spaces have been empty and quiet. Such the case for the North Carolina Symphony who has had to pivot the offerings online but guided by their mission, they are making sure that the show still goes on. We talk to Sandi Macdonald, President & CEO, of the NC Symphony about what pivoting has looked like f...
Dec 17, 2020•23 min•Season 1Ep. 6
The Intersect Conference not only had to pivot to being a virtual conference but also served as a mechanism for a larger pivot of how do we re-imagining our new world. The Intersect Conference is a diversity and leadership conference at Elon University and this year's theme was "enVISIONing a new way." Pretty timely. I sat down with Gaby Jimenez, Paige Wilson, and Maddy Starr, the directors of the conference, and talked about what pivoting looked like for them and what they are envisioning. Simo...
Dec 10, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Website: https://naturalsciences.org/ Eric's Blog: https://ericdorfman.com/ Love Nature: The Biophilia Podcast The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sceinces will be soon home to the world's first complete T-Rex The Future of Natual History Museums Facebook: North Carolina Museum of Natual Sciences Twitter & Instagram: @naturalsciences...
Dec 03, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Website: https://activategood.org/ Socials Facebook: Activate Good Twitter & Instagram: @activategood America is having a moral convulsion by David Brooks; the Atlantic
Nov 25, 2020•24 min•Season 1Ep. 3
"Table" refers to the organizations, "A Place at The Table" Website: https://tableraleigh.org/ Social Platforms: Facebook: A Place at the Table Instagram & Twitter: @tableraleigh
Nov 19, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Welcome to Pivots, a podcast about navigating transitions, negotiating change, and reimagine our world. This project created and produced by the A.J. Fletcher Fellow, Kenneth Brown, examines the ways people, programs, and organizations have pivoted. This mini-episode explains what we are trying to do.
Nov 13, 2020•6 min•Season 1Ep. 1
