In ordinary life, we hardly realize that we receive a great deal more than we give, and that it is only with gratitude that life becomes rich . - Dietrich Bonhoeffer More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.net It is that time of year when we take time to connect with loved ones, get ready for the holiday season, reflect on the past year and often talk about gratitude. The reality is that as we are finishing out 2021, we are still in the midst of a global pandemic and still exper...
Nov 19, 2021•7 min•Ep. 115
For the final 2021 encore episode, we want to replay another one of our popular episodes with Anna Tsanir. We recently attended a Women Biz event in Twin Cities and Anna Tsanir won the Social Enterprise award of the year. We were so excited for her and were reminded again about what an incredible biz model this is. Two Bettys Cleaning Company translates values into meaningful actions through a business model that goes beyond profit. Two Bettys uses non-toxic and eco-friendly cleansers, strives t...
Nov 18, 2021•41 min
More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.net How can we make the world work for 100% of humanity in the shortest possible time through spontaneous cooperation without ecological damage or disadvantage to anyone? I believe we are bringing forth the very improvement to free-enterprise capitalism that can deliver on that promise. - Buckminster Fuller This week we present another encore episode with economic futurist and social entrepreneur, Joel Hodroff. The COVID-19 pandemic has fu...
Nov 11, 2021•58 min•Ep. 113
“It is self-awareness that allows the best business-builders to walk the tightrope of leadership : projecting conviction while simultaneously remaining humble enough to be open to new ideas and opposing opinions.” -“ How Leaders Become Self-Aware ” by Anthony K. Tjan More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.net Today we have another encore episode. The pandemic has forced people to examine their leadership style, ability to deal with change and self care habits. All of these requ...
Nov 04, 2021•15 min•Ep. 112
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.net Welcome to this encore episode of the Social Change Leaders Podcast! On today’s episode we will share with our audience the types of social change leader and tell where you can take the quiz to help determine, ‘What Type of Social Change Leader Are You?’ ...
Oct 28, 2021•22 min•Ep. 111
“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 at www.socialchangeleaders.net This week, we present an encore of a previously released podcast focused on the work of 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. Patients demonstrate time and time...
Oct 21, 2021•40 min•Ep. 110
Episode Encore: How to Practice Radical Love and Social Justice Parenting A Conversation with Dr. Traci Baxley, Founder and CEO, Social Justice Parenting More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.net “The only way forward is through, together” - Nichelle Smith This week, we present an encore of a previously released podcast focused on the work of Traci Baxley, the creator of Social Justice Parenting. Social Justice Parenting is a philosophy rooted in radical love and activism. Tra...
Oct 14, 2021•40 min•Ep. 109
Life isn’t a matter of milestones, but moments. - Rose Kennedy This is the 2 year anniversary of the Social Change Leaders Podcast! Thanks to all of you for being part of this journey. In our conversation, you will hear: How the podcast got started and its initial goals Reflections based on 2 years of podcasting The ways podcast guests have inspired Traci and Stephanie Traci and Stephanie’s perspectives on what this podcast has meant to them personally and professionally Details about how to wor...
Oct 08, 2021•24 min
Practice isn’t the thing you do once you’re good. It’s the thing you do that makes you good. -Malcolm Gladwell More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.net As we head into quarter four of this year---we know this is often the busiest time of year for people. With more demands on our time and energy and money, it is important to remember to take care of our mindset and continue developing habits to support our goals. Do you need to refresh your mindset and reset some habits? If so...
Sep 30, 2021•20 min•Ep. 107
Reaching your peak doesn't mean to get there once and be there forever it is about understanding the tools that you have available to always get there again and again. It is about raising awareness, building habits and always striving to do your best. - Julia Arndt More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.net Can one social innovator have an impact on global poverty through public policy? In this episode, we talk with Julia Arndt, the founder of the Peak Performance Method. This ...
Sep 23, 2021•31 min•Ep. 106
The truth is, it is not about will power, it is about reducing decisions. - Robyn Conley Downs More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.net Have you felt burnt out from all the decisions you are making each day? Did you know that it is estimated that the average adult makes 35,000 decisions per day?! When we have too many decisions it can tax our brains and leave us mentally and physically exhausted. This leads to decision fatigue. Co-host and social business coach, Stephanie Mal...
Sep 16, 2021•15 min•Ep. 105
Connecting people, organizations and systems to learn and lead together is one of the most powerful tools for social change. -Traci Warnberg-Lemm More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.net What is the role of learning for people engaged in social change? Why is this important? What are the most effective ways to do this? Co-host and learning design expert, Traci Warnberg-Lemm, addresses these questions and talks about the power of peer-based learning. Listen to some tips and id...
Sep 09, 2021•21 min•Ep. 104
"To be successful you have to be dumb enough to think you can change the world and smart enough to know how. - Clint Borgen More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.net Can one social innovator have an impact on global poverty through public policy? In this episode, we talk with Clint Borgen, Founder of Borgen Project, a non-governmental organization that fights global poverty through advocacy and civic engagement. Clint is one of leading poverty-reduction campaigners in the Unit...
Sep 02, 2021•37 min
Whatever you do won’t be enough, try anyway. -Barack Obama More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.net 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+ employment equity across generations and borders. In our rich conversation today we talk about the work Mossier ...
Aug 26, 2021•30 min•Ep. 102
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.net 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 nonprofits, corporations and individuals with the ideas, resources and support they need to positively impact the world...
Aug 19, 2021•15 min•Ep. 101
Remember to Celebrate Milestones as you prepare for the road ahead - Nelson Mandela More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.net 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 where we all can thrive. This 100th episode shares some reflections on what we have learned and some thoughts about the r...
Aug 12, 2021•33 min•Ep. 100
“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.net 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 Boomloop Group. Tristan is also the author of Fruition Power, a book about how to achieve more, lead well ...
Aug 05, 2021•51 min•Ep. 99
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.net 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. In this episode of the Social Change Leaders Podcast, we talk with Evan, the co-founder of Mighty Ally Institute, a nonp...
Jul 29, 2021•26 min•Ep. 98
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 Traci discuss the strategic leadership style. In today’s episode: you will: Hear about the role strategy plays in leadership Underst...
Jul 22, 2021•12 min•Ep. 97
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 rest of the year and hopefully get re-energized. On today’s episode we: Review the social enterprise check-up; a 6-part frame...
Jul 15, 2021•14 min
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.net 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 Parkes Philanthropy. She is helping build an innovative new impact consultancy that helps nonprofits, corporatio...
Jul 08, 2021•22 min•Ep. 95
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 you use email, when you use email and what results you want from it. In today’s episode, co-hosts Traci and Stephanie share eight tips for...
Jul 01, 2021•13 min•Ep. 94
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 Stephanie and Traci discuss the innovative leadership style. In today’s episode: you will: Hear about the role innovation plays...
Jun 24, 2021•12 min•Ep. 93
“Until the Lion tells its tale, the Hunter will always be glorified." -Zimbabwean Proverb More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.net 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. Radical Health is a social enterprise that facilitates healthcare fluency, promotes self-advocacy, and forges collabo...
Jun 17, 2021•25 min•Ep. 92
“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 Stephanie and Traci discuss the operational leadership style. In today’s episode: you will: Hear about operations and its rol...
Jun 10, 2021•11 min•Ep. 91
“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.net 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 launched Ekiitaya, a social enterprise that utilizes her business skills and supports an indiginous community close to...
Jun 03, 2021•18 min•Ep. 90
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 brain to develop new neural pathways for positive and optimistic thinking? In this episode we want to talk about a practic...
May 27, 2021•12 min•Ep. 89
If you want something done, give it to someone who is busy. More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.net 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 episode shares an inspiring story of how a residential cleaning business transformed into being a social enterprise that addresses systemi...
May 21, 2021•40 min•Ep. 88
"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: Hear about collaboration and its role in leadership Understand the 5 different styles of leadership and why it is important...
May 13, 2021•13 min•Ep. 87
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.net 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 time to be the change you want to see in the world. Hosts Traci and Stephanie want to help you do this effectively. They share ...
May 06, 2021•13 min•Ep. 86
