Conversing with Children about Race with Andrew Grant-Thomas, Ep. 52

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Andrew Grant-Thomas is the co-founder and co-director of EmbraceRace, an organization that supports parents, educators and other caregivers to raise children who are thoughtful, informed and brave about race.

CLICK HERE to listen to our conversation as we discuss the importance of leadership bringing out the best in others, encouraging children to be inquisitive about race, and providing tools to facilitate these conversations.

A FEW KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE

• The diversity in the country requires us to be better and take responsibility to teach our kids

• The importance of continuting the conversation with kids vs shutting down uncomfortable topics

• Recognizing and confronting our own discomforts as adults on the topic of race

SHAMELESS PLUG

EmbraceRace

QUESTION FOR REFLECTION

How can we be the best in our relationships with others?

LINKS AND RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE

EmbraceRace

OTHER EPISODES OF INTEREST

SIPS & Leadership (Ep. 45): Leadership through History, Law and Environmental Justice with Judge Ronald Ellis and Jamil Ellis

SIPS & Leadership (Ep. 24 ): Leadership Building Possibilities with Linda Calhoun

SIPS & Leadership (Ep. 14): How to Nurture Young Leaders with Carolyn McKecuen and Elisabeth Cappuyns

SIPS & Leadership is a monthly livestream ‌on LinkedIn, highlighting leaders changing the world who are engaged in social impact and public service (SIPS).

Designing an Equitable Future with Derek Steele, Ep. 51

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Derek Steele is the Executive Director of SJLI (Social Justice Learning Institute), an award winning organization based in Inglewood, California, doing work to improve the overall health, education and well being of youth and communities of color. This is done through policy, education and advocacy.

CLICK HERE to listen to our conversation as we discuss the importance of policies being in place for change, building leaders within an organization and outside of the organization and equity that has to happen in housing, education, food supply, and more.

A FEW KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE

• The same skill set from engineering can help solve challenges in other industries

• The necessity for tools in equity to take away caste structures in society for a more liberated life

• The goal of shared abundance among all communities

SHAMELESS PLUG

Social Justice Learning Institute

Get involved in the conversation for change and don’t accept the status quo.

QUESTION FOR REFLECTION

What does thriving look like in different communities and cultures?

LINKS AND RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE

Social Justice Learning Institute

Caste by Isabel Wilkerson

OTHER EPISODES OF INTEREST

SIPS & Leadership (Ep. 45): Leadership through History, Law and Environmental Justice with Judge Ronald Ellis and Jamil Ellis

SIPS & Leadership (Ep. 38 ): Creating and Sustaining Black Wealth to Build Stronger Communities with Caron Washington

SIPS & Leadership (Ep. 37): Leadership in Social Impact and Changing Philanthropy with Melinda Jackson

SIPS & Leadership is a monthly livestream ‌on LinkedIn, highlighting leaders changing the world who are engaged in social impact and public service (SIPS).

The Importance of Leveraging Relationships with Ron Rapatalo, Ep. 50

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Ron Rapatalo is a multi-hyphenate with his roles as a talent shepherd, a business development leader. a career/executive/equity coach, a book publisher, a public speaker, a best-selling author, and a podcaster. 

CLICK HERE to listen to our conversation as we discuss the various lenses of leadership required in different scenarios, leveraging relationships, and how to work energetically with others.

A FEW KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE

• Education as a lever for equity

• The excitement and caution of AI and how equity needs to be involved in its development

• The importance of equal opportunity

SHAMELESS PLUG

Leverage Publishing Group

QUESTION FOR REFLECTION

What organizations or industries are a great example of social equity that we can model?

LINKS AND RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE

Leverage Publishing Group

Stronger Consulting

#Ronderings Podcast

OTHER EPISODES OF INTEREST

SIPS & Leadership (Ep. 36): Leadership and Social Impact with Heather Hiscox

SIPS & Leadership (Ep. 26 ): Expanding the Definition of Leadership with Jennifer Gresham

SIPS & Leadership is a monthly livestream ‌on LinkedIn, highlighting leaders changing the world who are engaged in social impact and public service (SIPS).

The Dance of Leadership with Nancy Kleaver, Ep. 49

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Nancy Kleaver is the Executive Director of Dancing Classrooms, an organization in NYC that uses social dance with children to teach important life skills and foster healthy physical activity.

CLICK HERE to listen to our conversation as we discuss her definition of art, the myths of working across different sectors, and leadership being in the day to day.

A FEW KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE

• Leading vs what it is to be a leader

• Having honest conversations with your team

• The impact of what dance teaches you for future skills

SHAMELESS PLUG

DancingClassrooms.org

QUESTION FOR REFLECTION

What activities do you feel help with developing social skills?

LINKS AND RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE

DancingClassrooms.org

OTHER EPISODES OF INTEREST

SIPS & Leadership (Ep. 47): Leadership as Providing Structure for Others with Robb Nanus

SIPS & Leadership (Ep. 46 ): Artistic Life, Collaboration, and Leadership with Surabhi Lal, Amy Coomes, and Annett Bone

SIPS & Leadership is a monthly livestream ‌on LinkedIn, highlighting leaders changing the world who are engaged in social impact and public service (SIPS).

Inclusive Leadership by Building a Thriving Community for Adults with Disabilities with Allison Kleinman, Ep. 48

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Allison Kleinman is the founder and CEO of FutureCenteredCare.com. Allison’s approach has been to develop individualized paths for all people to connect to community and realize a sense of belonging.

CLICK HERE to listen to our conversation as we discuss creating inclusive spaces, collaborating with different teams to support adults with disabilities, and how Allison is in constant conversation on these topics in her everyday life.

A FEW KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE

• The importance of developing technologies to support adults with disabilities so they can become more independent

• Recognizing the unique gifts that adults with disabilities have

• The critical questions to consider as children with disabilities transition to adulthood

SHAMELESS PLUG

Be kind and curious to the people you come in contact with as you do not know the struggles they might be going through.

QUESTION FOR REFLECTION

What resources do you have, that you can contribute to helping adults with disabilities, live the life that you're able to live?

LINKS AND RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE

Future Centered Care

OTHER EPISODES OF INTEREST

SIPS & Leadership (Ep. 43): Empathy as a Super Power with Amy J. Wilson

SIPS & Leadership (Ep. 37 ): Leadership in Social Impact and Changing Philanthropy with Melinda Jackson

SIPS & Leadership is a monthly livestream ‌on LinkedIn, highlighting leaders changing the world who are engaged in social impact and public service (SIPS).

Leadership as Providing Structure for Others with Robb Nanus, Ep. 47

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Robb Nanus is the Executive Director of The Broadway Advocacy Coalition, a Tony Award winning organization founded in 2016 uniting artists with legal experts and community leaders to have a lasting impact on policy issues including criminal justice reform, education equity, and liberation within the theatrical industry.

CLICK HERE to listen to our conversation as we discuss the start of BAC, collaboration with artists, and building trust.

A FEW KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE

• How to work with the artist to best support them

• Customizing approaches to problems by reshifting thoughts and strategy in synergy with the seasons

• Finding joy in difficult situations

SHAMELESS PLUG

Broadway Advocacy Coalition

QUESTION FOR REFLECTION

Why do you think it’s important to support the artist community?

LINKS AND RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE

Broadway Advocacy Coalition

Arts Fellowship Program

OTHER EPISODES OF INTEREST

SIPS & Leadership (Ep. 46): Artistic Life, Collaboration and Leadership with Amy Coomes and Annett Bone

SIPS & Leadership (Ep. 12 ): Natalie Borneo on The Power of Making Space for Yourself and Others

SIPS & Leadership is a monthly livestream ‌on LinkedIn, highlighting leaders changing the world who are engaged in social impact and public service (SIPS).