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In this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we talk about how helping men to heal will help all of us to thrive. So much of the dysfunction we experience in today's workplaces is rooted in the lack of compassion we have for ourselves, our fragile egos, and the way we perceive others as threats. This is much deeper than impostor syndrome. While we tend to focus on women's challenges in the workplace, a giant missing piece of the puzzle is how we understand men's experience. When men are in pain, and so many of them are, they hurt others on small or large scales. My guest this week is Sean Harvey, author of the new book Warrior Compassion, Unleashing the Healing Power of Men. Sean is an organization development consultant, an interfaith minister and much, much more. One of the things I find most fascinating about his work is the healing work he does with men in hyper-masculine systems, such as police forces and even right-wing extremist groups. Here, Sean and I discuss what our DEI conversations are missing and how compassion will lead us to far greater levels of inclusion. About My GuestSean Harvey, MSOD, MSEd, is an organization development consultant, master facilitator and mentor, professor, interfaith minister, TEDx speaker, and men's soul adventure guide. He received the Saul A. Silverman 2021 Award for Conflict Resolution and Healing from the International Organization Development Association for his healing work with men in hyper-masculine systems.His work in personal, organizational, and societal transformation is inspired by twenty-five years of purpose, talent, and organization development consulting combined with having served on the faculties of Cornell, New York University, and Baruch College CUNY teaching courses in the areas of leadership, management, and organizational behavior and change. Sean is affiliated with George Washington University's Center for Excellence in Public Leadership in Washington, D.C. As an interfaith minister, he co-founded Project Compassion, a national initiative to deepen compassion in police departments and communities.In 2021, he delivered his TEDx, “Compassion Makes the Warrior.” Sean's book, "Warrior Compassion: Unleashing the Healing Power of Men" was published in September 2023 and became an Amazon New Release Best Seller for Organizational Change and Fourth Best Seller for Men's Gender Studies.~Connect with Sean:Website: https://warriorcompassion.com LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/seanharvey Insta: @warrior_compassion Amazon: Warrior Compassion: Unleashing the Healing Power of Men ~Connect with Kim and The Impostor Syndrome Files:Join the free Impostor Syndrome Challenge:https://www.kimmeninger.com/Learn more about the Leading Humans discussion group:https://www.kimmeninger.com/coachingJoin the Slack channel to learn from, connect with and support other professionals: https://forms.gle/Ts4Vg4Nx4HDnTVUC6Join the Facebook group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/leadinghumansSchedule time to speak with Kim Meninger directly about your questions/challenges: https://bookme.name/ExecCareer/strategy-sessionConnect on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimmeninger/Website:https://

Sean Harvey, a fellow advocate in men's work. We delved into his new book, Warrior Compassion: Unleashing the Healing Power of Men, which I was fortunate enough to preview. In this special episode of Mojo for the Modern Man, Sean opens up about his impactful work with various sectors, including the police and the military, emphasizing the transformative potential of compassion. Join us as we celebrate the release of Warrior Compassion and explore the profound essence of masculinity through Sean's remarkable insights.Bio:Sean Harvey is Chief Compassion Officer and Founder of the Warrior Compassion Men's Studio and the Sympónia Facilitator Studio.  He is actively involved and contributing to men's work communities around the globe and is passionate about helping men heal their wounds at a soul level to begin to love the truth of who they are.  His work in personal, organizational, and societal transformation is inspired by 20+years of Purpose, Talent, and Organization Development consulting combined with having served on the faculties of Cornell, NYU, and Baruch College CUNY, teaching courses in the areas of Leadership, Management, and Organizational Behavior & Change.  Sean is affiliated with George Washington University's Center for Excellence in Public Leadership in Washington, D.C. His book, Warrior Compassion, Unleashing the Healing Power of Men, will be released in September 2023. Warrior Compassion offers a roadmap for men's soul healing as a catalyst for systems change.He believes men's healing, especially for those in the power centers and in hyper-masculine systems, serves as a conduit for compassionate bridge building across gender, reframing leadership models, shifting power dynamics, and reimagining organizational and societal systems and structures that will transform cultures. Sean co-founded Project Compassion, a national coalition of culture transformation, masculinity, and compassion experts developing a compassion-centered systems change model and consulting approach for police departments, federal law enforcement agencies, military security forces, and defense. Sean most recently served as the head of Personal Transformation and Wellbeing for EILEEN FISHER, co-authoring an article for the Journal of Management, Spirituality & Religion on Nurturing the Soul of the Company at EILEEN FISHER. Before his experience at EILEEN FISHER, Sean was the Vice President of Talent Consulting for Partners International, where he launched a Socially Conscious Leadership program for emerging leaders on Wall Street. Sean holds an MSOD in Organization Development from Loyola University Chicago, an MSEd in Counseling with a theoretical orientation in Existential Psychotherapy from Fordham University. He is an ordained Interfaith/Inter-spiritual Minister from One Spirit Interfaith Seminary.Website: https://www.warriorcompassion.com/founder

Evidence shows that music can be a powerful tool for increasing older adults' quality of life and health.  By providing access to music education programs, we can help older adults stay active, engaged, and connected with the world around them.   Get ready to meet the man behind the music masterpieces for the gray generation! We're excited to have Joshua Vickery, CEO of Encore Creativity for Older Adults, join us in this episode of This is Getting Old: Moving Towards An Age-Friendly World. Joshua will take us on a tour of his organization's amazing programs, providing older adults with a fresh zest for life through music, art, and movement.  Tune in to discover how Encore Creativity is helping older adults channel their inner rockstar! Key points covered in this episode: ✔️ Encore Choral: The Melodious Journey of a Lifelong Passion Jeanne Kelly, the founder of Encore, was inspired by Dr. Gene Cohen's research on the positive effects of arts participation on the health and well-being of older individuals. Dr. Cohen was the founding director of The George Washington University's Center for Aging, Health, and Humanities, and his work lives on through Encore's mission. ✔️ Joshua Vickery Leading the Way for Senior Creatives Encore Creativity sings the praises of CEO Joshua Vickery as the mastermind behind the nation's most fabulous choral arts organization for older adults. Vickery's strategic vision rests on bolstering partnerships, fundraising, planning, and expanding its operations nationwide. His target? Establishing Encore as the nation's number-one thought leader on creative aging – he's hitting all the right notes! ✔️ Encore Creativity: The Power of Music in Later Life Joshua Vickery shares how music can be a powerful force for connection, creativity, and joy—all essential components of a full life at any age. Through Encore's supportive and nurturing environment, older adults develop meaningful relationships with one another while expressing their passion and joy through music. Encore's current programming includes: 1. Encore Chorales  Encore Chorales offers a diverse choral experience for individuals aged 55 and older without the need for auditions. The ensemble rehearses for 15 weeks, culminating in a comedic performance. The repertoire includes American Songbook, classical, jazz, and Broadway tunes, all led by exceptional conductors for a high-quality musical experience. 2. Encore Rocks  Encore Rocks is a choral ensemble that specializes in performing rock music from the 1960s to the present day. Accompanied by a rock band, the group maintains a contemporary aesthetic by wearing blue jeans and black shirts, exuding a modern and stylish vibe. 3. Sentimental Journey Singers  Sentimental Journey Singers, a charming part of Encore Creativity for older adults, is a choral program designed for individuals experiencing early memory loss or cognitive changes. Alongside their care partners, participants are warmly invited to weekly rehearsals.  4. Melody Makers  Encore recently initiated a pilot program, Melody Makers, in partnership with Goodwin House in Alexandria, Virginia. This program targets individuals in the mid-to-late stages of cognitive change, offering them a therapeutic music experience. 5. Encore University  Encore University, an online learning platform, emerged in response to COVID. This program is adapted by utilizing technology to continue providing programs to singers. Now, the platform offers classes, workshops, and recitals, accessible live or through recordings and led by exceptional educators. The advantage of the University is its global reach, connecting with people worldwide, even if in-person programming hasn't yet arrived in their area. ✔️ The Future of Encore: Bigger, Better, Brighter Encore can't wait to grow in Wilmington, NC, this spring and bring our brain health programs to even more communities! They're putting their heart into diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility to truly represent the people we serve. Plus, they're looking forward to using technology to connect virtually and become a go-to source for future talents, conductors, and tech companies. ✔️ Sing With Us or Help Us There are several enjoyable ways you can support Encore:

Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown – Tuesday, April 11, 20234:20 pm: Kalev Leetaru, a Media Fellow with RealClear News and a Senior Fellow at George Washington University's Center for Cyber and Homeland Security, joins the show to discuss the reasons Tik Tok could be dangerous to Americans4:38 pm: Thomas Jipping, Senior Legal Fellow at the Heritage Foundation joins Rod to discuss the recent reports about the travel habits of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas6:05 pm: Thomas Hogan, an Adjunct Fellow at the Manhattan Institute joins the program for a conversation about his blueprint for prosecutors and police to help reduce homicides in the United States6:20 pm: Breanne Deppisch, Energy and Environment Reporter at the Washington Examiner joins the program for a conversation about her recent story outlining the reasons American consumers are wary of purchasing electric vehicles6:38 pm: Jeff Davidson, a work-life balance expert, joins the program to discuss his piece in Townhall on what he calls the “big lie” about diversity, equity and inclusion

As a leadership coach and Director of Executive Education and Coaching at George Washington University's Center for Excellence in Public Leadership, Ina Gjikondi is a change agent. Her passion is creating experiences for people around the world to awaken and enhance their leadership abilities and creative capacities. The goal: Bring the whole self — mind, body, soul, and spirit — into one's life and work. Life often involves transitions, and hers includes civil society activist, political organizer and lawyer in her native Albania, executive coach for an array of leaders in U.S. government, teacher, wife, and mother. The sum of those experiences has enriched her abilities to help people step into their creative realm and become the whole, present, and practical leaders they desire to be. Dream the work — and manifest it. In this episode, you will learn: 1. How to champion and develop a completely new venture within the walls of an established organization 2. When are the best times to pursue a new degree or seek new knowledge 3. How e-Co Leadership Coaching differs from other types of coaching e-Co Leadership Coaching is a new vision for leadership and coaching in the world, providing the next generation of leaders, practitioners and organizations with a whole person and whole systems framework to deepen and expand consciousness in the world towards a flourishing One Humanity. The e-Co framework is about expanding and contracting, an iterative, emergent process of discovery that supports the development of the inner and outer coherence in complex adaptive systems. In this ICF Accredited Coach Training Program, participants work to develop an integrated worldview of coaching in systems while practicing with real-world clients, in organizations that are deeply committed to the Sustainable Development Goals, and who care to make a positive difference in the world.

Most young people do not understand the full breadth of government jobs available—or that there are public service careers for nearly every academic major and course of study. In this episode, Partnership for Public Service President and CEO Max Stier moderates a conversation at the 2022 SXSW EDU conference on the federal government's talent ecosystem and how to recruit and retain the next generation of public servants. Listeners will hear from three incredible speakers working in the federal government and career services about how young people can find their entry point into the public sector and how federal leaders can reduce barriers to working in public service, particularly for underrepresented groups including those with disabilities. Episode speakers include: Kiran Ahuja, the director of the Office of Personnel Management Director who leads recruitment and talent management for the federal government and its more than 2 million employees. Tara Duprey, a career and professional development leader at George Washington University's Center for Career Services. Callie Higgins, a materials research engineer at the National Institute of Standards and Technology. Higgins is a winner of the 2021 Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals'® Emerging Leader award, given to young federal employees who make important contributions early in their federal careers. A complete transcript of this episode can be found here. Additional Resources: Refer to the Partnership's Go Government site to learn more about applying to opportunities to work in the federal government, how to use USA Jobs and more! Learn more about The Pathways Program which offers federal internship and employment opportunities for current students, recent graduates and those with an advanced degree.

Hildy Teegen is USC Education Foundation Chaired Professor in International Business and former Executive Director of the Folks Center for International Business after serving six years as the Dean of the Moore School of Business, all at the University of South Carolina. Prior to joining UofSC in September 2007, she was founding director of The George Washington University's Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER) in Washington, D.C. Dr. Teegen also held a joint appointment at GW as Professor of International Business at the School of Business and Professor of International Affairs at the Elliott School. Dr. Teegen is a member of the Academy of International Business, the Academy of Management, and was a member of the Continuous Improvement Review Committee and of the Globalization of Business Education task force of the Association for the Advancement of Collegiate Schools of Business and co-author of the Globalization of Management Education report of the AACSB. She served for six years on the Sustainability Advisory Panel of the International Finance Corporation (IFC) of the World Bank Group (through 2020). She was a Fulbright Senior Specialist at ESAN University in Lima, Peru in 2013. Her research concerns how businesses, governments and non-governmental organizations negotiate partnerships for business and societal success. She is a former director for the corporate boards of Cox Industries and Premo Ventures and for the Center for International Private Enterprise (Washington, D.C.). Dr. Teegen is a Liberty Fellow (SC), a member of the Aspen Global Leadership Network and was inducted into the Young Presidents Organization in 2010. Visit https://www.aib.world/frontline-ib/hildy-teegen/ for the original video interview.  

Older adults are at a greater risk of death, hospitalizations, and the impacts of chronic health conditions such as heart disease, renal disease, lung disease, and diabetes than younger people (Glass, 2006).  Preparing older adults and their families is the foundation of a resilient community. Improved emergency preparedness aims to reduce harm while also enabling older adults to maintain their health. Join us in today's episode of This Is Getting Old—Part 5: Emergency Preparedness and Resilience. This series is related to the 10-part AARP/ Age-Friendly Social Innovation Challenge participated by George Washington University's Center for Aging, Health and Humanities, our five regional age-friendly municipalities, and our multiple partners.  Watch the full episode to hear about some resources that may be helpful to you and your family. Key points covered in this episode:    ✔️Emergency Preparedness and Resilience In Concept The concept of emergency preparedness and resilience generally means the ability of any community to respond to an emergency that impacts all residents. Anything like a natural disaster could range from a hurricane, a tornado, a blizzard, but anything that requires people to shelter in place or displaces them. ✔️ How Communities Should Handle Emergencies? How communities handle emergencies can either be integrated-oriented or segregated-oriented. But if it's an age-friendly city, it should be integrated-oriented to include all populations. Either way, during an emergency, any resident with mobility problems, chronic health conditions, or hearing, vision or cognitive impairment need to be prepared for emergencies by creating a plan, reviewing or practicing it regularly, and keeping an emergency supply kit.  ✔️ Emergency Preparedness and Resilience - Scenario   Earl is 71-years young, a retired bread company manager who lives in Arlington, VA and moved 12 years ago from Houston, TX, after losing his wife in a hurricane flood. Earl lives alone but has good friends in Crystal City. He can still get around on his own, walking and taking the bus. Lately, it has been raining, and Earl's home has flooded. His electricity is out, and he has no running water. Earl has been alive a long time and feels like he should know what to do, but help seems so far away.  ✔️Emergency Preparedness and Resilience - Problem Statement Earl needs to know what resources/supports are available to him locally because he needs to resolve the flooding in his home and possibly find temporary housing. Additionally, we need to connect him with a long term system of support to prevent/problem-solve these emergencies, either before they happen/as they happen.  ✔️Emergency Preparedness and Resilience - Innovative Solution A localized, community-specific emergency system/infrastructure should be developed that is flexible and composed of first responders, volunteers, liaisons, the aging network, the first community network, advisory council that includes older adults. This system could be used to:   proactively identify those who are most vulnerable (pre-emergency) create an "emergency contact network" in the community to run through drill scenarios to prepare meet immediate needs of individuals during emergencies conduct follow up post-emergency to connect individuals to systems of support and wider community (beyond their immediate needs during a time of crisis) conduct follow up surveys to determine whether targeted individuals/beneficiaries received appropriate support and information   ✔️Helpful Information – How To Prepare for an Emergency? Here's some information that may help you avoid problems during an emergency: Ready.gov lists essential items to have in a Disaster Supply Kit. Make sure you have a 3-day supply of medications, extra batteries for hearing aids, information about medical devices needed like a wheelchair, walker, or even an oxygen machine. The CDC has a document called the Complete Care Plan to guide you through essential documents to keep in waterproof bags, and you should take photos of each document as a backup.  You may also have another idea for a solution - or know of a program that would help older adults and their families facing similar challenges. Please add your comments below this video - or on my website where this episode can be found - MelissaBPhD.com We'd love to hear from you! --------------------------------------------- If you have questions, comments, or need help, please feel free to drop a one-minute audio or video clip and email it to me at melissabphd@gmail.com, and I will get back to you by recording an answer to your question.  About Melissa Batchelor, Ph.D., R.N., FNP-BC, FGSA, FAAN: I earned my Bachelor of Science in Nursing ('96) and Master of Science in Nursing ('00) as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) from the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) School of Nursing (SON). I genuinely enjoy working with the complex medical needs of older adults. I worked full-time for five years as FNP in geriatric primary care across many long-term care settings (skilled nursing homes, assisted living, home, and office visits), then transitioned into academic nursing in 2005, joining the faculty at UNCW SON as a lecturer. I obtained my Ph.D. in Nursing and a post-master's Certificate in Nursing Education from the Medical University of South Carolina College of Nursing ('11). I then joined the faculty at Duke University School of Nursing as an Assistant Professor. My family moved to northern Virginia in 2015 and led to me joining the George Washington University (G.W.) School of Nursing faculty in 2018 as a (tenured) Associate Professor. I am also the Director of the G.W. Center for Aging, Health, and Humanities. Please find out more about her work at https://melissabphd.com/.  

Dr. David Braun of George Washington University's Center for the Advanced Study of Human Paleobiology in the Anthropology Department chats about the cycles of tool use and niche construction. We talk about how one affects the other and vice versa in cycles, plus the interplay of greater environmental and climate change. Dr. Braun also discusses how we can look into the near and deep past to figure out environmental change. Find links to articles, books, and pics at AnthroBiology.com. Find the show on Instagram and Twitter @AnthroBiology. Email the host at gaby.lapera@anthrobiology.com.

Amit is the founder and chief consultant of Global Consulting Organization – a Globally-Positioned Project-Starting Firm that is visioning, branding & marketing the neighborhoods, communities and cities of the future. All of Amit's previous endeavors have provided him with practical, hands-on experience that he consistently calls upon to guide Real Estate Investment & Development clients through various challenges that may arise during a project. His ability to focus on an overriding vision–coupled with a keen sense of awareness for the needs of various stakeholders–helps to get complex Investment & Development projects off the ground & has helped to facilitate $105 Million in transactions to date. He serves as a member of CREW Network (Miami/Fort Lauderdale/Tampa & New York) and am a mentor to students within The George Washington University's Center for Real Estate & Urban Analysis. In pursuit of an integration with entrepreneurial endeavors, he enjoys spending time with his wife (a writer and veteran yoga teacher), 23-year-old stepson (an up-and-coming powerlifter and personal trainer) and 11-year-old son (who is 11 going on 21). He loves playing pickleball, boating, and exploring all that South Florida has to offer. For inspiration, he loves reading, practicing yoga and taking long walks around cities - always thinking about turning ideas into reality.

How do you create lives of meaning and service? By becoming conscious leaders and dream weavers. Today, Katherine Twells has two special guests to introduce to you - Bonnie Buckner and Ina Gjikondi. Bonnie is the Founder and Head of the International Institute for Dreaming and Imagery. Ina is the Founder & e-Co Leadership Coaching Program Director at George Washington University's Center for Excellence in Public Leadership. Bonnie and Ina talk about listening to your dreams, opening yourself up to the world, and connecting with your inner intuition. Because when you follow your intuition, you make better decisions. Do you want to create lives of meaning and service? This episode is what you need. Tune in!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here's How »Join The Coca-Cola CMO Leadership Summit Podcast community today:cokecmosummit.comFacebookTwitter

Welcome to This Is Getting Old with your host Melissa Batchelor. I share a recent initiative I've been working on called the AARP / Age-Friendly Social Innovation Challenge.  This episode is Part I: Overview of a special 10-part series related to several regional events we've held at the George Washington University's Center for Aging, Health and Humanities. Learn from the outcomes of our collaborative projects with five regional age-friendly municipalities and our multi sector partners. This is the first time a region has worked together to create innovative solutions.   History Age-Friendly Cities and Communities' started in 2007 by the World Health Organization (WHO). In 2012, AARP became an independent affiliate organization for the United States wherein they created the AARP Network of the Age-Friendly States and Communities. There are six principles for a livable community (listed below). These include issues like affordability, equitable access, quality and choice accessibility and the ability to age in place. Health, safety and environmental sustainability, as well as holistic policymaking.  And that's where these initiatives come in. Holistic policymaking is where all communities should seek to improve the interconnectedness for issues related to health, wellness, safety, work, education, environment and social engagement. And that's really what we've been trying to do over the past couple of years with our multi-sector partners. Six Principles of Livable Communities include:  Affordability Equitable Access  Quality and Choice Accessibility and the ability to age in place Health, Safety, and Environmental Sustainability Holistic Policymaking - all communities should seek to improve the interconnectedness of such issues as health, wellness, safety, work, education, environment, and social engagement. Regional Movement Towards An Age-Friendly World:  Main Point 1:  2021 Age-Friendly Ecosystem Summit event (launched in May 2021)  Our Regional Age-Friendly Municipality Partners include Age-Friendly Alexandria Jane King Age-Friendly Arlington  Rachel Coates  Age-Friendly DC Gail Kohn Age-Friendly Hyattsville  Marci LeFevre Age-Friendly Montgomery County Marcia Pruzan Each age-friendly municipality has up to 12 domains that they can use to create an action plan (listed below). These domains include housing, transportation, outdoor spaces and buildings, health services and community support. This work has been in progress for the past decade, and more recently other age-friendly initiatives have developed. So things like the Age-Friendly Health System, Age-Friendly Public Health, Age-Friendly Universities, Age-Friendly Businesses and Employers. And here at GW, we added Age-Friendly Arts and Creativity to our Age-Friendly Ecosystem.   12 Domains of Livability for Age-Friendly Municipalities  Housing Outdoor Spaces and Buildings Transportation Communication and Information Civic Participation and Employment Respect and Social Inclusion Health Services and Community Supports Social Participation Emergency Preparedness Elder Abuse Public Safety Dementia-Friendly 5 Age-Friendly Initiatives AF Health Systems AF Public Health AF Universities AF Businesses + Employers AF Arts & Creativity  Creativity in Aging: Wendy Miller, PhD Author Sky Above Clouds and widow of founding CAHH Director, Dr. Gene Cohen See Me at the Smithsonian: Robin Marquis and Amy Castine  2021 Age-Friendly Ecosystem Summit Goal: Raise Awareness of Age-Friendly Initiatives 2 Day Virtual Event  Day 1:  Regional Leaders Day 2:  Age-Friendly Municipality Best Practices A total of 13 Podcast episodes with national age-friendly leaders will be made accessible and are publicly available on this website (and some are hyperlinked above). Age-friendly initiatives such as health systems, public health, businesses, universities, and others have not been well integrated. Social innovation will be required to build a regional Age-Friendly Ecosystem that fosters a greater sense of inclusion through intergenerational civic engagement and public service initiatives. For this particular initiative, we continue to work with our five Age-Friendly partners. But we also added another center at the George Washington Honey National Center for Civic Engagement and Public Service. We began to collaborate with George Washington University's Aging and Health Program. Main Point 2: 2021 AARP/ Age-Friendly Social Innovation Challenge  (October 2021) This is made possible due to the generous support of AARP. With 3,560 Applications Nationally; 244 Funded (6.8%) Goals for the AARP  Social Innovation Challenge : Bring a diverse, intergenerational group of participants together for one day to design actionable strategies for how communities can be more age-friendly and  Establish a website repository of our age-friendly partners Hyperlinks to Select Media Coverage: AARP Press Release AARP DC Press Release Positive Aging Sourcebook Podcast   During the 1 -Day Virtual Event, 126 Attendees filled the morning and afternoon sessions to come together for Design Thinking Process and generate Innovative Ideas.   EVENT OVERVIEW     Prior to Event   2021 Age-Friendly Ecosystem Summit materials     1 -Day Virtual Event: 126 Total Attendees   Morning Session (Invitation Only): 76 Attendees Domain Breakout Groups led through Design Thinking Process to generate Innovative Ideas Afternoon Session (Open to the public): 92 Attendees Domain Presentations of Innovative Ideas Main Point 3: Outcomes of Domain Breakout Results will be released through podcasts as Parts 2-10 of this special series. Overview/ Process and Outcomes Abuse, Fraud, and Neglect Civic Engagement and Employment Community Support and Health Services Emergency Preparedness and Resilience Housing Lifelong Learning, Respect and Social Inclusion Long-Term Care Workforce and Caregiving Social Participation Transportation --------------------------------------------------------------- If you have questions, comments, or need help, please feel free to drop a one-minute audio or video clip and email it to me at melissabphd@gmail.com, and I will get back to you by recording an answer to your question.    About Melissa Batchelor, Ph.D., RN, FNP-BC, FGSA, FAAN: I earned my Bachelor of Science in Nursing ('96) and Master of Science in Nursing ('00) as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) from the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) School of Nursing (SON). I genuinely enjoy working with the complex medical needs of older adults. I worked full-time for five years as FNP in geriatric primary care across many long-term care settings (skilled nursing homes, assisted living, home, and office visits), then transitioned into academic nursing in 2005, joining the faculty at UNCW SON as a lecturer. I obtained my Ph.D. in Nursing and a post-master's Certificate in Nursing Education from the Medical University of South Carolina College of Nursing ('11). I then joined the faculty at Duke University School of Nursing as an Assistant Professor. My family moved to northern Virginia in 2015 and led to me joining the George Washington University (GW) School of Nursing faculty in 2018 as a (tenured) Associate Professor. I am also the Director of the GW Center for Aging, Health, and Humanities. Please find out more about my work at https://melissabphd.com/.

SCN Change Agent Interview Series - Meet Ina Gjikondi Ina Gjikondi, PCC, MPS, MA Founder & Faculty Director, e-Co Leadership Coaching I am a teacher, speaker, mother, alchemist, innovator, poet, modern mystic and co-curator of creative learning experiences that expand consciousness with the goal of One Shared Humanity. I serve as the Director of Executive Education & Coaching and as the Founder & e-Co Leadership Coaching Program Director at the George Washington University's Center for Excellence in Public Leadership. e-Co Leadership Coaching Certification (e-CLC) is an International Coaching Federation aligned professional foundational program rooted in the cultivation of energetic stability, by expanding, emerging, exchanging and evolving in co-creation, co-connection, co-action and co-movement in service to the greater good. I believe in coaching as a way of being and an invitation to the practice of anchored capacity, where we learn to stay present, practical and poetic, to deepen and expand our contribution in the world. We must cultivate capacities that will support people and organizations to think from a whole person and whole systems perspective in a way that gets us deeply in touch with our own humanity and helps us heal our connection within systems, from the cellular level of our being to the cellular level of our humanity and yes, change starts with us. Nations don't transform, people do and we can start there. The vision I am committed to: May all nations in the world today, plant a seed of e-Co Leadership Coaching in service to the One Humanity and the Sustainable Development Goals Agenda by 2030. https://leadershipcoaching.cepl.gwu.edu/our-team/program-faculty/ina-gjikondi/ https://www.hadrianseries.com/ The SC Nebula is a global online (and offline - Washington, DC area) hub where conscious leaders from corporate, spiritual, nonprofit and civic groups can connect, collaborate and create more social impact together. Interested in becoming a SC Nebula Member? info@soarcommunitynetwork.com Nominate a Change Agent for our Interview Series. https://nebula.soarcommunitynetwork.com In an effort to promote global champions of change, we have set an extraordinary goal of interviewing 1000 people this year who are change agents in their communities. Tune in as our interview guests share how they are contributing their gifts, skills, experiences, resources and wisdom to create a better world. Learn about the different causes and initiatives they care about. If theses causes resonate with you, reach out to our interviewees and offer up your superpowers. Join us. Let's not just stand for something ... let's do something!

If you wish to maintain health and longevity as you age, it may be helpful to include a special muscle group in your workout: your creative muscles.  According to ongoing studies, creativity is essential for healthy aging. Engaging in creative activities like singing, theater, and visual art may help older people feel better. Further, creativity, linked to the personality characteristic of openness, can help people live longer. In this  episode of This Is Getting Old: Moving Towards An Age-Friendly World, we're privileged to have Teresa  Bonner, the Executive Director of Aroha Philanthropies. Join us as we share meaningful conversations about creative aging and how it sparks joy, connection, and purpose among older adults.  Part One Of 'Creative Aging Sparks Joy, Connection, Purpose' Aroha Philanthropies And Creative Aging “Creativity is hardly the exclusive province of youth. It can blossom at any age—and in fact, it can bloom with more depth and richness in older adults because their vast stores inform it of knowledge and experience.”          —Dr. Gene Cohen, Geriatric Psychiatrist These words of Dr. Gene Cohen, the founding Director of The George Washington University's Center for Aging, Health and Humanities (for which I am the current Director), is Aroha Philanthropies' motivation in advocating creativity in aging. According to Dr. Cohen's landmark report, 85% of older adults are community-based, are aging well,  can learn, be creative, and be so much more. With this visions in mind, Aroha Philanthropies are on a mission to expand creative aging programs nationally. They're engaged in funded training for organizations to learn how to make successful programs for older adults—to learn an art form over time and to get better and better as they learn from a teaching artist.  Furthermore, Aroha Philanthropies has built national partnerships with the American Alliance of Museums, including botanical gardens, science museums, etc., to offer creative programs for older adults. This partnership has called on museums of all kinds around the country to develop creative aging programs and actively work against ageism in their institutions. What's even more promising is that they've tapped on The National Assembly of State Arts Agencies, where they've funded 36 state programs to develop and/or expand creative aging. Aroha Philanthropies' efforts in evangelizing about the benefits of getting involved in the arts were not in vain. What they've learned from almost 2 000 participant survey responses is that after engaging in creative aging programs, older adults; Developed relationships Learned various art forms Became cognitively and socially engaged Made meaningful social connections through art-making "Creative aging programs were highly effective at helping older adults grow artistically, mentally, and socially. 75% of 2,000 older adults reported that their mental engagement had increased because of taking creative classes." Teresa  Bonner,  Executive Director of Aroha Philanthropies How Do You Define Creative Aging? Creative aging is about learning an art form over time in a supportive environment. Such a supportive environment allows older adults to grow and become creative, more artistic and increase their social connections and social network. It is a broad topic that includes everything from programs designed to provide help for people suffering from diseases such as dementia to programs for caregivers who help with art therapy programs.  The learning and connection, and relationship building happen through the work of the teaching artist. In part, these teaching artists know how to have conversations with people and generate conversations among them through the art form.  That's the heart of successful creative aging programs. Older adults are learning over time from a teaching artist; they get better and make new friends.  Examples of the classes offered in creative aging programs are: Acting  Writing Drawing Dancing Sculpture Mask making Opera singing Learning graffiti Short Video Filming  Drumming and beating Technical and historical aspects Choir and theatre arts performing Weaving where they also know about the  history and the people What Do You Consider To Be A Supportive Environment? Supportive environments for creative aging provides opportunities for those who are 55 and better to access and benefit from arts programming designed to teach older Americans an art form over time. Aroha Philanthropies want to expand these opportunities through increased investment in creative aging programs. Part Two Of 'Creative Aging Sparks Joy, Connection, Purpose' Elements That A Thriving Creative Aging Program Have As a safe space for being creative, a successful creative aging program is:    Designed To Meet The Express Needs And Interests Of Older Adults   Rather than assuming that older adults don't have much capacity, they're allowed to come together and have rich stories to share. They learn new skills, get involved in new activities, and enhance their own lived experience    They Are Led By Teaching Artists   Teaching artists are professional, working artists who are also skilled in arts education. They create space for participants to offer feedback to one another, discuss their work, talk about memories, and talk about dreams.  It's a two-way process, which is an essential aspect of community building among participants. Teaching artists are part of the secret sauce; they create that chocolate for the brain!    Experiential And Sequential   A successful creative aging program is experiential—they're more hands-on. At the same time, it is sequential, meaning older adults learn to create over time. They're not just learning about the great masters of the art; they're making the art themselves.  Moreover, each class builds on the skills they learned in the prior classes. Essentially, these are often so interesting to older adults.     Builds Social Interaction And Engagement    In every creative aging, session participants are encouraged to share their experiences and memories. They discuss their work and offer feedback, which is an excellent way for people to begin building their social network.   Celebrate Achievements    The common theme of successful creative aging programs is the celebration of the participants' creations. The culminating activity is open to friends, family, and sometimes the public. This allows friends, family, and others in the community to see older adults in a new light. These are the kinds of things that move us from seeing an older adult as old and seeing them as a person and creative individual.  “The financial burden of social isolation for older adults is at 6.7 billion dollars because social isolation produces significant negative health impacts. Creative aging programs are a societal benefit in addition to an individual and community benefit. There are all kinds of great reasons that creative aging should be going forward all over the country.” -Teresa Bonner,  Executive Director of Aroha Philanthropies What Are The Benefits Of Being Part Of A Creative Community? Creative aging helps older Americans combat social isolation, an increasing problem for America's growing older population, especially throughout the pandemic. Furthermore, doing the celebrations, sharing what is created, and building connections are solid and powerful pieces of combating ageism. We see an older adult as a person—not like an older person—a person who's had a whole life of experiences. The Power Of Connecting Through Art When you're working through the art form, you are vulnerable. Creative aging is not like having a cup of coffee after choir practice. It's where you're talking about your own life, dreams, and interests, which naturally leads to relationships among people that can be important.  Arts are a connecting point in a time where the connection is essential. Older artists find joy, purpose, community, and creativity in these programs. How Do You Find A Creative Art + Aging Group In Your Area?  There are many resources for learning about Creative Aging. If you're interested, you can check on the following; Aroha Philanthropies Website:  aroha philanthropies.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/arohaphilanthropies Twitter: www.twitter.com/ArohaPhil Instagram: @arohaphilanthropies Lifetime Arts-which provides consulting and training on how to run creative aging programs. Creative Aging Resource- a rich website devoted to creative aging,  also developed by Lifetime Arts National Assembly of State Art Agencies-They offered grant programs this year and awarded funds to 36 states that are either developing creative aging programs or want to create them and wish to learn about them.  The American Alliance of Museums-They had put out a significant report calling on museums to ethically and strategically prioritize developing creative aging programs that work with older adults differently. Countering Isolation with Creativity About Teresa Bonner, Executive Director, Aroha Philanthropies: Teresa Bonner brings more than thirty years of professional experience in philanthropy, foundation, and nonprofit leadership to her role as Executive Director for Aroha Philanthropies. She is a frequent presenter on philanthropy and creative aging, including sessions at the National Assembly of State Arts Agencies, Grantmakers in the Arts, Grantmakers in Aging, Americans for the Arts, Philanthropy New York, and the American Society on Aging. Teresa previously served as Director of the U.S. Bancorp Foundation. She managed $20 million in Foundation grantmaking annually. She led the company's community relations activities, the Piper Jaffray Foundation, and two nonprofit organizations, Milkweed Editions and the Library Foundation of Hennepin County. Arts and cultural programs have long been a significant focus of her professional experience and a personal passion. She is a principal in Family Philanthropy Advisors, with offices in Minneapolis and the Bay Area. Teresa graduated magna cum laude from the University of North Dakota with a degree in journalism. After completing Law School at the University of Minnesota, she clerked for the Hon. Gerald Heaney of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit and was a partner at the Minneapolis law firm of Lindquist and Vennum before moving to the nonprofit sector. About Melissa Batchelor, PhD, RN, FNP-BC, FGSA, FAAN: I earned my Bachelor of Science in Nursing ('96) and Master of Science in Nursing ('00) as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) from the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) School of Nursing (SON). I genuinely enjoy working with the complex medical needs of older adults. I worked full-time for five years as an FNP in geriatric primary care across many long-term care settings (skilled nursing homes, assisted living, home, and office visits), then transitioned into academic nursing in 2005, joining the faculty at UNCW SON lecturer. I obtained my Ph.D. in Nursing and a post-master's Certificate in Nursing Education from the Medical University of South Carolina College of Nursing ('11). I then joined the faculty at Duke University School of Nursing as an Assistant Professor. My family moved to northern Virginia in 2015 and led to me joining the George Washington University (GW) School of Nursing faculty in 2018 as a (tenured) Associate Professor. I am also the Director of the GW Center for Aging, Health, and Humanities. Please find out more about her work at https://melissabphd.com/.

Dr. Rui Diogo - The Meaning of Life and Human Nature: Evolution, Gods, Conspiracy Theories, and Ghosts The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Art of Living Author Interview Series Welcome to The Not Old Better Show.  I'm Paul Vogelzang and as part of our Smithsonian Associates Art of Living series, our guest today is evolutionary biologist, Dr. Rui Diogo.  Dr. Rui Diogo will be presenting at the Smithsonian Associates on June 10, 2021, so coming right up, and the title of Dr. Diogo's presentation is The Meaning of Life and Human Nature: Evolution, Gods, Conspiracy Theories, and Ghosts. It's only natural for humans to ask “Why?” and then come up with answers. Ask children why rivers exist, and they might tell us so that we can have water to drink. They'll draw the sun with a smiling face—depicting it not as an inanimate object, but as a purposeful being with a day job. Even in adulthood, we never break free of such tendencies. Consider last year's birth and spread of conspiracy theories about the origins of COVID-19. What makes us do this? Using case studies and research from diverse scientific fields, Rui Diogo, an evolutionary biologist, takes a scientific look at how humans have long made sense of their worlds. From understanding our tendency to seek purpose in life to our awareness of the inevitability and randomness of death to why we developed our beliefs in gods, conspiracy theories, and ghosts, Diogo looks at what our evolution can tell us about our tendency to wonder about life's “cosmic purpose”. While often considered one of humanity's most noble features it is also linked to some of the darker developments in human history, including witch hunts, misogyny, animal abuse, colonialism, racism, eugenics, terrorism, and the majority of wars. In order to prevent their repetition and to avoid an ecological point of no return, Diogo argues that we must move to an understanding of life that is more rational and empirical. In our quest for understanding of earthquakes, rainbows, birth defects, and aspects of our bodies—anything not directly related to purposeful choices made by living organisms—we should reframe our questions not as a "why" but as a “how did this occur” question: How did this thing occur or evolve rather than why did this occur or evolve? Diogo is an associate professor of anatomy at Howard University's College of Medicine and a resource faculty member at George Washington University's Center for the Advanced Study of Hominid Paleobiology. My thanks to the author, and evolutionary biologist, Dr. Rui Diogo. Enjoy his new book,  Meaning of Life, Human Nature, and Delusions.  Dr. Rui Diogo will be presenting at Smithsonian Associates, June 10, 2021, and more details can be found in the show notes today on our website.    My thanks to the Smithsonian Associates team for all they do to support the show.  My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience…be safe, and let's Talk About Better.  The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.   For more information, please click here:  https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/meaning-of-life-and-human-nature-evolution-gods-conspiracy-theories-and-ghosts

Did you think you could actually manage knowledge? Hear how the research panned out for Dr. Ayvaz in his learning journey of empowering his knowledge. _______________________ Dr. Ayvaz is the Director of the Certificate Accreditation Program (CAP) at the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). His primary focus areas include overseeing the accreditation process, managing client relationship, and providing subject matter expertise to all involved parties. He was a research fellow at the George Washington University's Center for the Study of Learning, conducting research and consulting project on knowledge management, organization and leadership development. He also participated studies on standardization efforts of knowledge management at the George Washington University's Institute for Knowledge & Innovation and wrote his doctoral dissertation on communicative actions and knowledge creation. Dr. Ayvaz has also extensive experience in quality management field, such as ISO 9001 certification. He has a B.S. in Labor Economics and Industrial Relations from Marmara University, Istanbul, an M.S. in Organization and Business Policy from University of Istanbul, and an MBA from Illinois Institute of Technology, and an Ed.D. in Human and Organizational Learning from the George Washington University. _____________________________ Edwin K. Morris is the president and founder of Pioneer Knowledge Services which produces this educational program, Because You Need To Know. It is part of the mission to educate and bring awareness around knowledge management and nonprofit concerns. pioneer-ks.org/

Did you think you could actually manage knowledge? Hear how the research panned out for Dr. Ayvaz in his learning journey of empowering his knowledge. _______________________ Dr. Ayvaz is the Director of the Certificate Accreditation Program (CAP) at the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). His primary focus areas include overseeing the accreditation process, managing client relationship, and providing subject matter expertise to all involved parties. He was a research fellow at the George Washington University's Center for the Study of Learning, conducting research and consulting project on knowledge management, organization and leadership development. He also participated studies on standardization efforts of knowledge management at the George Washington University's Institute for Knowledge & Innovation and wrote his doctoral dissertation on communicative actions and knowledge creation. Dr. Ayvaz has also extensive experience in quality management field, such as ISO 9001 certification. He has a B.S. in Labor Economics and Industrial Relations from Marmara University, Istanbul, an M.S. in Organization and Business Policy from University of Istanbul, and an MBA from Illinois Institute of Technology, and an Ed.D. in Human and Organizational Learning from the George Washington University. _____________________________ Edwin K. Morris is the president and founder of Pioneer Knowledge Services which produces this educational program, Because You Need To Know. It is part of the mission to educate and bring awareness around knowledge management and nonprofit concerns. pioneer-ks.org/

Did you think you could actually manage knowledge? Hear how the research panned out for Dr. Ayvaz in his learning journey of empowering his knowledge. _______________________ Dr. Ayvaz is the Director of the Certificate Accreditation Program (CAP) at the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). His primary focus areas include overseeing the accreditation process, managing client relationship, and providing subject matter expertise to all involved parties. He was a research fellow at the George Washington University's Center for the Study of Learning, conducting research and consulting project on knowledge management, organization and leadership development. He also participated studies on standardization efforts of knowledge management at the George Washington University's Institute for Knowledge & Innovation and wrote his doctoral dissertation on communicative actions and knowledge creation. Dr. Ayvaz has also extensive experience in quality management field, such as ISO 9001 certification. He has a B.S. in Labor Economics and Industrial Relations from Marmara University, Istanbul, an M.S. in Organization and Business Policy from University of Istanbul, and an MBA from Illinois Institute of Technology, and an Ed.D. in Human and Organizational Learning from the George Washington University. _____________________________ Edwin K. Morris is the president and founder of Pioneer Knowledge Services which produces this educational program, Because You Need To Know. It is part of the mission to educate and bring awareness around knowledge management and nonprofit concerns. pioneer-ks.org/

Kate Ebner interviews strategist, teacher and executive coach Neil Richardson who specializes in smart government advocacy and integral thinking. They discuss how leaders can read weak signals and proactively create the future as opposed to waiting for it. Their conversation covers the importance of dialog and trust in creating the new, why it's important for leaders to feel uncomfortable in times of uncertainty, and how we can emerge from our present crises as a more creative society.Neil is the co-author of the recently released, Preparing For A World That Doesn't Exist-Yet. He is an instructor and speaker in Georgetown University's Institute for Transformational Leadership and George Washington University's Center for Excellence in Public Leadership and he is Deputy Director at DC Appleseed, focusing on Workforce Development, Special Education, 0-3 Pre-K funding, Long-Term Care issues and managing operations.Show links:Website: Emergent ActionBook: Preparing for a World that Doesn't Exist Yet

Are you feeling overwhelmed trying to balance work, life, and the stress of leading during these tumultuous times without support that understands your unique vision and values? Now is the time to embrace your leadership style and advocate for the support you need to be successful. Meredith Moore explains the challenges we are all facing and how leadership coaches guide clients to continue to make their career plan and build their brands in 2021. Meet Olu Burrell, an Executive and Leadership Coach, People Strategy Consultant, and Copywriter. Olu leads the Leverette Weekes leadership development and communications coaching practice. He has more than fifteen years of experience working with individuals and teams in multiple arenas, including Government, Not-for-Profit, the Private sector, and the Secondary and Higher Education levels. As an HR/Organization Development expert in the lead Human Resources agency in the nation's capital, Olu provides training and workplace coaching for management and agency executives across the District. In addition to this work, he also manages the Executive Leadership Program, a partnership with George Washington University's Center for Excellence in Public Leadership, a cohort-based program that prepares agency executives for cabinet-level posts. Olu also serves in dual roles in the Master of Science in Organization Development (MSOD) program in American University's School of Public Affairs-- both as a Learning Community Facilitator (where he teaches the experiential learning cycle) and also as a Leadership Coach for current graduate students. In this episode, you'll learn: Why it's important to find the right coach and the right program for you and your unique goals. What to look out for when working with an executive coach. The story of how I got inspired to become an executive coach and found my purpose. How to understand the stages of change and how to advocate for psychological safety To learn more about working with Olu Burrell or one of our diverse executive coaches at Leverette Weekes, visit Leveretteweekes.com. For more resources or to get the steps to putting your career plan in action, visit GettingUnstuckGuide.com. You can connect with me for weekly Monday motivations and send me your questions for the next episode dropping on Monday. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The breach at the Office of Personnel Management was one of the most significant cyberattacks in history, and now serves as a cautionary tale for many in Washington and beyond. But what do we know about it a year later? How did it happen? What are some of the lessons the federal government needs to learn to prevent such major breach from happening again? To answer that question and more, The Cybersecurity Podcast crew interviews one of the authors of the US House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, John Costello, who spent last year on Capitol Hill as a Science and Technology fellow through TechCongress.    Also on this episode, podcast cohost Peter W Singer from New America discusses local cybersecurity challenges and Passcode's Sara Sorcher talks about a new report from George Washington University about active defense.    Show notes: Into the Gray Zone,  George Washington University's Center for Cyber and Homeland Security   https://cchs.gwu.edu/gray-zone-active-defense-private-sector-against-cyber-threats