Podcast appearances and mentions of al condeluci

Al Condeluci returns for our Christmas Eve episode of the Learning from Smart People Podcast. We dive deeper into the concept of Social Capital as it relates to how to build relationships by giving of yourself. There's a lot to think about and it is the perfect topic for Christmas time. Here are some things to listen for in my interview with Al Condeluci: Levels of relationships An overview of Social Capital Value of relationships Building relationships by giving of yourself Benefits of giving, even if it's just being present The ingredients that nurture relationships The answer to "What's in it for me?" Al has a number of free resources available at his website, listed below. There are videos, downloads and other resources including his TEDx talk. Website: www.alcondeluci.com Twitter: http://twitter.com/acondeluci Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/al-condeluci-a47ba95/ Thanks for listening to the Learning from Smart People Podcast! Please Subscribe, leave a comment and follow us on social media: Twitter: http://twitter.com/LFSPPodcast Instagram: http://instagram.com/LFSPPodcast Facebook: http://facebook.com/LFSPPodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lfsppodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbWV_LuUad7ZWuE9j5D9v-w You can also use the “Contact” page on the “Learning from Smart People” website: https://www.learningfromsmartpeople.com/

Every relationship has its own nature to it, and the different levels of our relationships are tied to how we interact with the people close to us. What we may never ask ourselves though is what makes these different relationships so unique? In this episode, Al Condeluci describes the various elements of relationships and what makes them so strong. With topics such as the three rings of relationships, the necessities to make them grow, and how they can help yourself grow, he opens your eyes to the aspects of relationships that make them so special. *** If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving us a short review? It takes less than 60 seconds, and could make a huge difference in spreading the word of these inspiring/courageous conversations.
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In this episode of the Call Me Al Podcast, Al Condeluci interviews Robert Stack. Mr. Stack worked in the nonprofit and government field for the last three decades. Over the past 30 years he developed one of the largest nonprofits in his state and one of the largest nonprofits in his field.   His knowledge as an entrepreneur, manager and successful businessman has earned him countless awards and recognition from government and corporate leaders. He has successfully managed and built a nonprofit with over $200 million in revenue annually from his kitchen table with very little resources.   Robert is an adjunct professor for public policy, has an MBA and currently manages his multistate operation with offices in Arizona, Maryland, Utah, New Mexico, Texas, Tennessee, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, and New York from both the Empire State building and his national headquarters in Princeton, New Jersey.   He is an expert in nonprofit development, management and fundraising. Robert Stack has operated offices in Cairo, Egypt and is consulted by governors and government leaders on public policy and nonprofit development.   For more interviews subscribe to the Call Me Podcast on itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/call-me-al/id1441852995   Season 3 of the Call Me Podcast is brought to you by CONNECT Communities. CONNECT’s mission is to Make Lives Better. We achieve this by providing complex and specialized services for people living with brain injury and stroke in a nurturing and innovative community environment. Through our Life Redesign Model™, we empower people by applying our knowledge and experience to coach, challenge and motivate each person to reach their unique personal goals and build a fulfilling life for themselves. CONNECT is one of few organizations accredited through Accreditation Canada using the Acquired Brain Injury standards. For more information visit their website: https://connectcommunities.ca/

My guest for episode 11 of Learning from Smart People is Al Condeluci from Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. He is a consultant and trainer and we discussed the revolutionary concept of "Social Capital." We all understand the concept of financial investments. Social Capital takes those ideas and applies them to relationships. In much the same way as we would like to watch our financial portfolio grow, as we invest in relationships, we are watching the value of our community grow. During the show Al covered several interesting topics: The increase of loneliness and social isolation (even pre-COVID-19.) Which populations are most at risk The definition of "Social Capital" How this concept provides an antidote to social isolation The four key steps to intentionally building Social Capital Al has a number of free resources available at his website, listed below. There are videos, downloads and other resources including his TEDx talk. Website: www.alcondeluci.com Twitter: @acondeluci Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/al-condeluci-a47ba95/ Thanks for listening to Learning from Smart People! Visit us at: https://www.learningfromsmartpeople.com Our “Subscribe” page shows many podcast platforms where you can follow the show. Follow us on social media: http://www.twitter.com/LFSPPodcast http://www.instagram.com/LFSPPodcast http://www.facebook.com/LFSPPodcast You can also use the “Contact” page on the “Learning from Smart People” website.

Social capital is the currency we all use in interacting with each other. It is how we stay safe and thrive. Social capital is a macro change strategy that can help build a good life for people with disabilities. Understand social capital and how to apply it in the life of someone with a disability.

Social capital is the currency we all use in interacting with each other. It is how we stay safe and thrive. Social capital is a macro change strategy that can help build a good life for people with disabilities. Understand social capital and how to apply it in the life of someone with a disability.

In this episode, Al Condeluci sits down Betty Batt, Sylvia Doane, Jane Huff, and Aga Karst the authors of "I'm the Bob & Cathy's Kid: Emotions, Love, and Fury (https://www.imthebobandcathyskid.com/). The authors worked directly with Suzy and her family and share their struggles and success in helping her to gain interdependence in the community. 

Al Condeluci interview’s Kimberly Gavan, Executive Director at the Brockville and District Association for Community Involvement in Brockville, Ontario. Kimberly share stories about how she got into the field and how her organization is working to make sure the community provides equal opportunity, full participation, respect and value to all individuals.

Al Condeluci interview’s Jamie Curran and discusses Community Living Mississauga work building an inclusive community in the biggest city you have never heard of.

Al Condeluci is joined by co-founders of the Interdependence Network, Jamie Curran and Jeff Fromknecht to help launch the new CALL ME AL PODCAST. 

Al Condeluci provides us with a 4-stage framework to build social capital (meaningful relationships) for people with disabilities. Keenan Wellar also joins us to share the experience of putting the framework into action with his team at LiveWorkPlay. This podcast was created from a segment in Episode 006, so it might be the second listen for you long time listeners, but it is so good that it is worth another listen!   The approach that Al Condeluci shares is a 180-degree approach from looking at a person’s deficits. “Oh, Sarah can’t do that…. She would never be able to (fill in the blank).” This approach zooms out and looks at the much bigger view (macro view as Al calls it) of a person’s life.     In an ongoing study, by Harvard University, it was revealed that relationships are the biggest contributor to our happiness:   “Close relationships, more than money or fame, are what keep people happy throughout their lives, the study revealed. Those ties protect people from life’s discontents, help to delay mental and physical decline, and are better predictors of long and happy lives than social class, IQ, or even genes. That finding proved true across the board among both the Harvard men and the inner-city participants.” Link to article.     In conversation with Al Condeluci, he explained to me that the average person maintains approximately 150 social connections [The Rule of 150] , however the research is starting to  show that people with disabilities only maintain on average 25 connections. More to come on this in future episodes!     So how do we improve a person’s social capital?       4-Stage Framework for Building Social Capital:   On the podcast, Al Condeluci shares:   1) Understand the person’s affinities and passions. This requires a cultural shift from deficits (what a person cannot do) to a profile of assets.   2) Where do these affinities and passions happen in the community? For every interest, there is a group of people in the community that enjoy those interests. Find where these interests exist in the community. This is where people will gather around an interest, and creates similarity, rather than difference. This forms a connection point.   3) Learn what is expected of people when they look to join the group or community. Once you have an understanding of the expectations of a person in these settings you can then coach and prepare the person you are supporting to understand what those expected behaviours.   4) Find the gate keeper. This is someone that is already a part of the community that can help to facilitate relationships with others.   (More detail on this framework is provided in the podcast, and in Al’s book 'Social Capital: The Key to Macro Change')       Building Social Capital in Action:   Keenan Wellar, Co-Leader of LiveWorkPlay, leads the organization to implement Al’s 4-stage framework for their clients. Keenan shares that taking this approach is a lot of hard work, and takes some figuring out. They don’t always get it right the first time.   Keenan shares the story of Chris, a young man with an intellectual disability, who is a soccer player and his current team wasn’t working out. The LiveWorkPlay team worked with Chris to find him a new team that would be inclusive and accepting of what Chris brought to the team. They met with Chris’s new team to educate them on being inclusive, however, the team said this is who we are – we are accepting of everyone.   Chris went to his soccer game, and it was overlooked that he didn’t have a ride home. The next morning the LiveWorkPlay team was in a panic to learn that Chris was invited to go out for beers with the team after the game, and someone drove Chris home. Chris didn’t get invited out for beers and driven home because he had a disability, it was because he is a part of the team. A huge thank you goes out to Al & Keenan for the work that they do to improve social capital for people with disabilities!   Thank you for reading to today's blog! If you liked this episode, and think someone you know would benefit, please share it with them! Be a part of the change to think differently about disability.     Love & Respect, Eric Goll         Resources:   How to contact Al Condeluci:   Website: http://www.alcondeluci.com/ Contact: http://www.alcondeluci.com/contact/ Location: Pittsburg PA, USA     How to contact Keenan & the LiveWorkPlay team:   Website: http://liveworkplay.ca/ Website: https://keenanwellar.wordpress.com/ Contact: http://liveworkplay.ca/contact-us/ Phone: 613-702-0332 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada     If you received value from this content please leave me a review on iTunes. By leaving a 5 star review on iTunes you make the Empowering Ability Podcast more discoverable, and more families will benefit. Click Here To Leave a Review on iTunes       The Empowering Ability Podcast is available on iTunes and various other apps so that you can listen while on the go from your smartphone!   Click Here To Listen on iTunes

#006 - Social Capital; Building Relationships to Improve Well-Being, with Al Condeluci & Keenan Wellar   What you will learn in this episode: ​- Discover social capital - Learn why social capital is important (for everyone) - Learn the 4 stage framework to increase an individual's social capital - Hear the story of how Chris increased his social capital   How to contact Al Condeluci: Website: http://www.alcondeluci.com/ Contact: http://www.alcondeluci.com/contact/ Location: Pittsburg PA, USA     How to contact Keenan & the LiveWorkPlay team: Website: http://liveworkplay.ca/ Website: https://keenanwellar.wordpress.com/ Contact: http://liveworkplay.ca/contact-us/ Phone: 613-702-0332 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada   Resources: Research Study - Canadian Journal of Disability Studies: 'Somewhere to live, something to do, someone to love: Examining levels and sources of social capital among people with disabilities' Click Here   Interdependent Network: www.buildingsocialcapital.org   Al Condeluci’s book: 'Social Capital: The Key to Macro Change'    Al Condeluci's TED Talk: Social capital and the power of relationships       Love & Respect, Eric

Joyce welcomes Al Condeluci, chief executive officer of Community Living and Support Services (CLASS) in Pittsburgh. Mr. Condeluci is also an accomplished author, speaker, and advocate for people with disabilities. Formerly United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of Pittsburgh, CLASS is the third largest disability specific not-for-profit agency in Southwestern, Pennsylvania. Mr. Condeluci will discuss the programs and services that CLASS offers people with disabilities, which include, but are not limited to attendant care services for people with disabilities. He will also share his perspective on why he thinks the unemployment of people with disabilities is so high.

Al Condeluci, Chief Executive Officer of United Cerebral Palsy of Pittsburgh (UCP) joins Joyce to discuss the mission of United Cerebral Palsy of Pittsburgh, which services individuals with severe disabilities, a segment of the population that is particularly vulnerable to neglect and community isolation. Through Community Living and Support Services (CLASS), UCP of Pittsburgh services more than 200 individuals daily with all types of disabilities, including acquired brain injury retardation, spina bifida, spinal cord injury, and cerebral palsy.