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Jonathan Reckford, CEO of Habitat for Humanity International, is coming to town to speak at the New Orleans chapter's first-ever housing innovation forum, Still Rising, which will be held Thursday, Sept. 18, at Nieux Society. In this week's episode, he shares his unique global view on the status of affordable housing, how the organization is getting creative to meet them, and the top things New Orleans can do to mitigate its challenges.For more information and to purchase tickets to Still Rising: A Forum for Housing Innovation, visit https://habitat-nola.org

This week on The 70s Vs The 80s, we welcome our friends from the Pop Culture Yearbook podcast for a trivia-packed crossover episode! First up: we play Celebrity Jeopardy – 70s Vs 80s Edition. The three Pop Culture Yearbook hosts step into the game show spotlight to field questions about classic TV game shows, celebrities, and sports. Who's got the brains, and who just presses the buzzer the fastest? Along the way, we stumble into some truly hilarious tangents—like the shocking revelation of a contestant who has never tasted cereal before. (How is that even possible??) Finally, we wrap things up with a Minnesota-flavored debate: What is the worst Minnesota sports moment ever? From heartbreaking playoff collapses to legendary letdowns, no sore spot is left untouched. Listen to hear if you can relate to being let-down by your favorite childhood team.It's trivia, nostalgia, and comedy all rolled into one—don't miss this jam-packed crossover episode!you can listen to "Pop Culture Yearbook" here:https://pcy.buzzsprout.com/Please support the charity's featured in this round of Celebrity Jeopardy!Autism Research Institutehttps://autism.org/ Autism Research InstituteNational Multiple Sclerosis Society (often just “MS Society”)https://www.nationalmssociety.org/ National Multiple Sclerosis SocietyWikipediaBemidji Community Food Shelf (for Bemidji, MN food shelf)https://www.bcfsmn.org/ BcfsHabitat for Humanity (International)https://www.habitat.org/ Friends in Need Food Shelf: finfood.org

Willy was joined by Jonathan Reckford, Chief Executive Officer of Habitat for Humanity International, an organization that is turning the vision of affordable housing into a global reality. They discussed Jonathan's career journey, leadership lessons, Habitat's global advocacy efforts, the challenge of affordable housing, and so much more. Watch or listen to the replay.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Power House, Diego has the pleasure of being joined by Jonathan Reckford, the CEO of Habitat for Humanity International. Since its founding, Habitat for Humanity has helped over 62 million people in over 1,000 U.S. communities and 71 countries.  Diego and Jonathan dive into Habitat's complex role in both the federal and local level of the US housing market and their work to help the affordability crisis, including their involvement in local zoning campaigns and advocating for federal pro-housing programs. They also talk about their collaboration with banks, builders, and local governments, and why this cooperation is the key to solving the housing crisis. Here's what you'll learn: There is a significant supply gap in the U.S. housing market that needs to be addressed at a larger scale. Nationwide NIMBYism is a challenge to building affordable housing in communities. Collaboration with local governments is essential for effective, boots-on-the-groud housing policy. The housing crisis is a national issue that affects all demographics. Creating more starter homes is crucial for improving access to homeownership. Habitat believes that a mixed-income community benefits everyone. Related to this episode: Habitat for Humanity Jonathan Reckford | Habitat for Humanity Jonathan Reckford | LinkedIn HousingWire | YouTube Enjoy the episode! The Power House podcast brings the biggest names in housing to answer hard-hitting questions about industry trends, operational and growth strategy, and leadership. Join HousingWire president Diego Sanchez every Thursday morning for candid conversations with industry leaders to learn how they're differentiating themselves from the competition. Hosted and produced by the HousingWire Content Studio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Howell talks with Boris Henderson about the impacts of gentrification and displacement in communities, and how churches and other organizations can support justice, community engagement, and housing stability in vulnerable neighborhoods. Boris is the Senior Director of Community Engagement & Philanthropy at Aldersgate. He holds a Doctor of Ministry degree from Hood Theological Seminary and has served in leadership roles at Charlotte‐Mecklenburg Housing Partnership and on the board of Habitat for Humanity International.

This week on the Speak Up Stand Out Change Lives podcast, we're thrilled to welcome Kristina Carlson, a visionary leader in the world of philanthropy and corporate responsibility. Kristina is the founder of the groundbreaking KINDd Method and serves as the Managing Director of Global Philanthropy at Carter, where she's redefining the landscape of giving and social impact.With over three decades of experience, Kristina has become a powerhouse in guiding transformational capital campaigns and advising on multi-million dollar gifts and grants. Her expertise has benefited some of the world's largest nonprofit organizations, including Habitat for Humanity International, World Vision International, and Special Olympics. But Kristina's influence doesn't stop there - she's also the go-to advisor for maximizing the philanthropic engagement of an impressive roster of clients, from former US Presidents and Fortune 500 CEOs to faith leaders and celebrities.At the heart of Kristina's approach is her personal practice of "Outrageous Kindness," a philosophy that has led to profound life lessons and, in her words, "hilarious stories in nearly equal measure." Through her work, whether it's delivering keynotes, conducting workshops, or providing individualized coaching, Kristina has helped countless individuals and organizations overcome challenges like trauma and apathy to achieve positive, lasting results.In this episode, we'll dive deep into Kristina's KINDd Method and explore how it's disrupting corporate thinking and challenging cultures of assumptions. We'll discuss her mission to inspire leaders, philanthropists, and professionals to take mission-critical actions while creating accountability systems that drive lasting change. Kristina will share insights on how she guides companies towards a triple bottom line that maximizes ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) principles, valuing people, the planet, and profits in equal measure.We'll also touch on a more personal note, as Kristina opens up about her journey through grief after losing her husband, and how this experience has shaped her perspective on finding purpose in life. This conversation promises to be a powerful blend of professional wisdom and personal growth, offering listeners actionable strategies to expand their impact and transform their approach to both business and philanthropy.Join us for an inspiring conversation that will challenge you to think differently about kindness, leadership, and the power of purposeful action. Whether you're a business leader, a philanthropist, or simply someone looking to make a positive change in the world, Kristina Carlson's insights are sure to spark ideas and motivate you to stand up, speak out, and truly change lives.Tune in to listen and don't forget to review the show!________________________About Kristina CarlsonWebsite https://outrageouskindness.com/Website https://carter.global/_______________________Whitney McDuffWhitney's Website The Six-Figure Speaker The Dames Group Whitter Group Standing Ovation Society ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Track: Welcome — Declan DP [Audio Library Release]Music provided by Audio Library PlusWatch:

Economic instability, wars, climate change, and a changing labor landscape have left businesses, organizations, and individuals feeling helpless and defeated. In actuality, too many people and organizations are lacking clarity and purpose. Maybe “outrageous kindness” is the change catalyst we need.My guest is Kristina Joy Carlson, CFRE, renowned philanthropy expert, entrepreneur, and speaker. A sought-after speaker and co-author of the best-selling Essential Principles for Fundraising Success, Kristina doesn't just help institutions raise money; she facilitates the transformation of people's lives, organizations, and the world through outrageous kindness.We discuss Kristina's signature KIND Method—a roadmap to a better life and a triple bottom line for businesses and nonprofits.About Kristina Joy CarlsonA sought-after speaker and co-author of the best-selling Essential Principles for Fundraising Success, Kristina Joy Carlson doesn't just help organizations raise money; she facilitates the transformation of people's lives, organizations, and the world through a practice of outrageous kindness. Three decades in fundraising and entrepreneurship and an almost decade-long gauntlet of personal loss have taught Kristina she always has control over her purpose, perspective, and actions. Leveraging that wisdom, she helps nonprofit institutions across the globe secure the philanthropic resources they need to maximize their impact, including Habitat for Humanity International, World Vision International, and Susan Komen. Founder of the KIND Method and Managing Director of Global Philanthropy at Carter, Kristina guides transformational capital campaigns, advises on 8-figure gifts and grants, creates bespoke training programs, and develops innovative technologies for some of the world's largest nonprofit organizations. She also helps maximize the philanthropic engagement of former US Presidents and other heads of state, Fortune 500 CEOs, Forbes 400 individuals, faith leaders, celebrities, and everyday people. Through her roles at Carter Global, Ketchum, and FundraisingINFO.com, Kristina has supported thousands of organizations worldwide, providing counsel on major campaigns in healthcare, education, the arts, youth organizations, national and international organizations, and smaller grassroots organizations. Her mission is to inspire leaders, philanthropists, and professionals to practice outrageous kindness as they define and take mission-critical actions, create accountability systems, and experience the magic of philanthropy. With a master's degree in Community Economic Development from New Hampshire College, Kristina lives in Oxford, Mississippi, where she starts each morning with Tazo Awake black tea and a quick round of Plants vs. Zombies.Connect with Kristina on LinkedInVisit the OutrageousKindness WebsiteCarter Global | Kristina Joy CarlsonTake my free masterclass: 3 Must-Have Elements of Social Media Content that Converts

Discover how embracing your struggles can transform your life in our latest episode with Michael Cox and Jennifer Weis, as they delve into their personal journeys of overcoming depression and championing mental health.Hey friend! I recently had such a moving chat with two incredible people - Jen Weiss and Michael Cox. Jen is leading the charge with Mission Save A Life, sparking vital conversations to reduce mental health stigma and prevent suicide. And Michael brings 30 years of ministry experience combined with his own deeply personal journey battling depression after childhood sexual abuse. Their stories of resilience and finding purpose after pain left me incredibly inspired. I learned so much about the power of sharing your voice, embracing community support, and overcoming life's toughest obstacles. Michael in particular spoke about the importance of living authentically - not conforming to others' expectations, but finding what brings you joy. His message of self-love and embracing the good in life really resonated with me. I'd love to hear your thoughts and experiences after watching this chat! What spoke to you most? How can we spread more love and support in the world? Let me know in the comments below. Now brew your favorite tea, grab a cozy blanket, and prepare to be moved as we unpack these courageous stories of hope and healing.___________00:00 The Power of Openness and Giving00:57 Partnering with Mission Save a Life02:12 Introduction to Guests and Themes03:43 Importance of Personal Journey and Voice10:57 Michael Cox's Personal Journey18:43 Struggling in School20:46 Tragic Loss22:44 Hidden Truth Revealed24:26 Embracing the Journey34:35 Restoring Faith in Community37:44 Embracing Life's Journeys38:17 Embracing Self-Doubt40:53 Overcoming Self-Doubt43:42 Embracing Love46:41 Finding Joy and Passion53:08 Discovering Nature's Beauty54:19 The Power of Gratitude55:31 Being Present in Nature56:21 Nature's Healing Power57:37 Embracing True Self___________Today, I'm excited to introduce our incredible guests, Michael Cox and Jennifer Weis. Michael is the Vice President of Individual Giving at Habitat for Humanity International and a former minister with 30 years of service. He brings a deeply personal story of battling depression and suicidal thoughts, stemming from sexual abuse in high school and intensified after losing his college basketball scholarship. Jennifer Weis, a corporate executive at Microsoft, is also known for her continuous visionary work with Mission Save a Life, advocating for mental health awareness and suicide prevention. Her commitment to mental health advocacy and community has inspired countless individuals. Both guests bring unique perspectives and insights into overcoming life's toughest challenges. Get ready to be moved and motivated as we delve into the importance of coming from a place of love and the vital role of supportive communities in mental health recovery.Website: https://missionsavealife.org/___________https://linktr.ee/unleashthyselfUnleash ThyselfWebsite: https://UnleashThyself.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/unleashthyselftoday/Constantin Morun:https://www.linkedin.com/in/constantin-bo-morun/If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe, share, and leave a comment. We appreciate your feedback and would love to hear your thoughts!If you found value in this episode share it with someone who needs this message. Thank you for tuning in to Unleash Thyself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Randy Tift, Former USAID Chief A&A Policy Officer, joins Mike Shanley as co-host, along with guest Michael Metzler, Executive Director of USAID's Private Sector Engagement (PSE) Hub. As the first formalized private sector engagement office, USAID is the longest running donor in the space. USAID's influence continues to evolve, especially as more U.S. foreign assistance professionals are shifting their focus towards the local development of communities and engaging in the private sector space. With this shift comes the need for new policies and strategies necessary to streamline future projects and to support complex relationships between USAID and private sectors. This impactful discussion focuses on USAID's Private Sector Engagement's (PSE) priorities and progress, learning from PSE USAID projects, PSE and localization, and USAID and impact investing.  IN THIS EPISODE: [3:53] Michael Metzler gives a rundown of the history of USAID's Private Sector Engagement. [7:00] What inspired USAID to shift their focus to the commercial interests of their private sector partners and how has this shift benefited USAID and their private partners?  [12:44] Michael touches on why USAID is such a great resource for private sectors and local partners trying to establish themselves to tap into.  [15:00] Randy introduces PSE Modernize, the overarching term for several initiatives that USAID has launched to track the agency's private sector partnerships, and to bring data to bear for USAID planners, both in the missions and in DC. This has brought more order to managing PSE partners, resulting in a real system for customer relationship management and knowledge management. Michael shares his thoughts on the launch. [23:00] Michael discusses Compass, the Salesforce-based enterprise customer relationship management system that USAID is preparing to launch. He also touches on the staff that will be running and implementing Compass.  [28:25] Randy asks Michael how USAID will engage with companies that work through supply chains, that cross borders, or work across sectors and industries? How will USAID incentivize the support for those complex relationships with their workforce? [34:00] Discussion of the A&A Strategy and the Private Sector Engagement Policy, both launched in December of 2018. What has been accomplished and learned throughout the years since these launches? [42:00] Michael touches on the Unlock Aid Organization.  [45:43] How has USAID developed and updated their systems to better assist local partners and private sectors?  [52:38] Randy inquires about the continuing role of nongovernmental organizations and nonprofits in private sector engagement and relationships with the Development Finance Corporation. [58:30] Michael touches on the Edge Fund and why it was created. KEY TAKEAWAYS:  Many U.S. foreign assistance professionals disagreed on the importance of  engaging with multinational corporations, and even local firms, whose primary motive is mere profit. But there's really been a major shift in terms of the development community and engaging the private sector.  USAID founded the first formalized private sector engagement office in 2000 with the intention to formalize an approach and its thinking around engaging with the private sector. The Private Sector Engagement Policy and the A&A Strategy, both firsts of their kind, were both released in December of 2018. Michael reflects on that time period and what the resulting awards have accomplished. When the Development Finance Corporation (DFC) was created, there was a significant hole in the agency in terms of its ability to transact. Thus, the Mission Transaction Unit was created to allow for the transaction that USAID brings into the DFC. QUOTES: “Focusing on the actual commercial interests of our private sector partners is not only a good thing to do, it's an absolutely necessary thing to do. In fact, we went further than that and said, it's actually a history of how we are going to do development into the future. So out of that recognition came the first ever PSE policy for the agency, and, if you read the policy, you will see that it presents a very bold vision.” - Michael Metzler “USAID has one of the best networks in the business community, as well as a wide team of experts in all technical areas. These are areas that private sectors would like to tap into. USAID has some of the best reputations and the best connections with government officials that can be leveraged. For a company that's coming from the outside that is trying to establish themselves, that is gold.” - Michael Metzler “It's remarkable for partners to know that for any private sector engagement concern, they can find out who those people are. For various reasons, including security, most technical leads for health or food security are not listed, you have to do research to find out who they are. But with PSE, you know who they are, it's public.” - Randy Tift “Localization, I also read as not just localized within the countries themselves, but actually engaging these smaller businesses that do struggle to break into larger contracts.” - Michael Metzler RESOURCES: Aid Market Podcast  Mike Shanley - LinkedIn Randy Tift - LinkedIn BIOGRAPHIES: Michael Metzler, Executive Director, USAID Private Sector Engagement Hub: Acting Deputy Assistant Administrator Michael Metzler oversees IPI's Private Sector Engagement Hub, the Center for Economics and Market Development, and manages the Agency's relationship with the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation. Mr. Metzler was previously the Executive Director of IPI's Private Sector Engagement (PSE) Hub.  Previously, Mr. Metzler was the Director of USAID's Development Credit Authority (DCA)  in which he successfully led efforts that mobilized over $6 billion of new financing for development projects in over 80 countries. He was also a leading Agency voice on the development of the BUILD Act, which created the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) and managed the successful merger of the DCA office and program into the DFC. Prior to his DCA work, Mr. Metzler served as the Director of USAID's Economic Growth Office in Serbia, where he managed a diverse portfolio of projects focused on regulatory reform, local economic development, agriculture, enterprise competitiveness and economic security. Mr. Metzler has also served as a special assistant and adviser to several USAID administrators on issues related to financial markets, macroeconomic policy and regulatory reform. Before joining USAID, he was the director of a national house-building program for Habitat for Humanity International and served in the U.S. Peace Corps in Nepal. Mr. Metzler is a graduate of the Johns Hopkins School for Advanced International Studies, where he studied development finance and economics.   Randy Tift, Former USAID Chief A&A Policy Officer: J. Randall (Randy) Tift is an advisor / consultant to international development organizations. He led a USAID reform initiative in 2017-21. Previously, he served on US Congressional staff, in field-based operations in global development, and as a policy manager in international affairs focused on relief and development, democracy, human rights, and national security. At USAID Randy served as Chief Acquisition and Assistance Policy Officer and as Senior Leader Champion for USAID's Effective Partnering and Procurement Reform (EPPR). EPPR established reforms in program cycle, partnering approaches and delivery mechanisms for more than $20 billion in annual USAID funding. Through EPPR and the New Partnerships Initiative, USAID continues to advance locally-led development, adaptive and collaborative programming, and diversification of the USAID partner base. From 2006-2017, Randy was Senior Adviser and Senior Director for Policy at World Vision. In this role, Randy managed WV policy engagement with US executive branch agencies in crisis response, operational risk, program effectiveness in fragile states, civil society strengthening, human rights, counter-terrorism, and other issues affecting WV brand, mission, and message. He coordinated US donor support for field programs promoting local advocacy and policy change as a critical driver of development outcomes in over 40 countries. From 1995-2006, Randy managed international development programs in the Balkans. As Chief of Party in Serbia, he managed the $50 million USAID Community Revitalization through Democratic Action (CRDA) program, supporting post-conflict civic participation, economic growth and income generation, stabilization and reconstruction assistance to Serbia. Randy also served as USAID Senior Adviser for Democracy and Governance in Romania, managing a portfolio of a dozen US and local implementing partners building coalitions for reform, promoting programs to remove barriers to free enterprise and economic growth, supporting independent media, and strengthening Romanian democratic institutions. Earlier, Randy served as coordinator of the US Congressional assistance program in the Romanian Parliament.

This is the first of two episodes on the issue of Housing, Land and Property (HLP) in a humanitarian context. The Episodes are co-hosted by: Alexandre Corriveau-Bourque, Co-Founder of Verent Solutions. and Trumanitarians usual host Lars Peter Nissen.The guests in Part 1 are: Irantzu Serra Lasa, the Senior Director for Disaster Risk Reduction and Response from Habitat for Humanity International, Ibere Lopes the Housing land and Property Advisor for the Global Shelter Cluster and Shezane Kirubi, a Housing land and Property specialist with IOM Somalia.For more information on the Conference Series on HLP in Crisis Contexts which is discussed in the episode see Outcomes from Inaugural Global Conference in 2023. The next conference will be the Dialogue on Community Land Trusts for Disaster Resilience and Humanitarian Responses - April 2-4 2024, in Puerto Rico. Second Global Conference on HLP in Crisis Contexts - May 15-17, 2024, in Washington DC. For information about any of these conferences contact Juli King – jking@interaction.orgTo learn more about the work in Somalia see The Danwadaag Initiative.

Jonathan T.M. Reckford is CEO of Habitat for Humanity International, a global ecumenical housing organization that has helped more than 59 million people construct, rehabilitate, or preserve their homes. He earned his Master of Business Administration degree from the Stanford University Graduate School of Business before spending the first part of his career in the for-profit sector, including executive and managerial positions at Marriott, The Walt Disney Co., and Best Buy. While serving as executive pastor at Christ Presbyterian Church near Minneapolis, Minnesota, he was recruited for the CEO position at Habitat. Named the most influential nonprofit leader in America in 2017 by The NonProfit Times, Jonathan is the author of Our Better Angels: Seven Simple Virtues That Will Change Your Life and the World. I'm excited to have Jonathan on the show today to share more about the mission and vision of Habit for Humanity. He digs deep into how the program works with families, local communities, and volunteers from around the world to ensure people can live in affordable and safe homes. Jonathan shares the journey he took personally and professionally before landing at Habitat for Humanity and discusses why, for him, the heart of leadership is servant leadership.  “This is the kind of thing God has been preparing me for my whole life.” - Jonathan T.M. Reckford “When we give and when we're generous, it's about transforming our own hearts, as well as making a difference in the lives of others.” - Jonathan T.M. Reckford “Working hard is a vehicle for relationship and community.” -  Jonathan T.M. Reckford This Week on The Wow Factor: Jonathan's early life, his role models and mentors What Jonathan did to regain perspective on life when his first job didn't work out as planned More about Jonathan's roles at Disney, Marriot, and Best Buy The mission trip to India, where he was deeply impacted by global poverty issues Why Jonathan decided to become administrative pastor for his local church Why Jonathan is so inspired by President and Mrs Carter's incredible faith-driven service ethic The work that Habitat for Humanity does in the community and how it's evolved over the years How volunteers are integral to Habit for Humanity's mission More about the Global Village program Jonathan walks us through the process of acquiring and building on land in cities in the US and shares the story of one of their past families The impact of rising house prices on workforce and lower-income families Jonathan T.M. Reckfords' Words of Wisdom: The heart of leadership is really about servant leadership. I see that in two pieces: first is paying attention to the inner life before you can focus on the outer life, and second is finding the mission that matters. Connect with Jonathan T.M. Reckford:  Habitat for Humanity Website  Jonathan T.M. Reckford on LinkedIn Connect with The WOW Factor: The WOW Factor Website Connect with Brad Formsma via email Brad Formsma on LinkedIn Brad Formsma on Instagram Brad Formsma on Facebook Brad Formsma on Twitter

Host Bryan Ford is joined by Chef Roshara Sanders, also known as Chef Ro. Deployed to both Iraq and Afghanistan as a member of the 4th Engineer Battalion, Chef Ro started cooking professionally after she returned stateside and joined the 395th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, where she cross trained as a food supply specialist. In 2016, NBC Black named Chef Roshara Sanders to their annual “28 Under 28” list, and in 2018 she was named to Forbes “30 Under 30.” In 2020, she became the first Black woman to be a chef instructor at the Culinary Institute of America in New York. She currently serves as a celebrity ambassador for Habitat for Humanity International.  Today's meal takes Chef Ro back to holidays with her Puerto Rican step family. Watch Bryan make his version and Subscribe: Youtube Recipe from today's episode can be found at Shondaland.com Join The Flaky Biscuit Community: Discord  Chef Ro IG: @chefro137 Bryan Ford IG: @artisanbryan Support the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation at chooserestaurants.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How can listening help organizations have impact on critical global issues, while understanding and acting upon local needs? This tension is the space our next guest leans into in order to understand the real needs and potential. Jeff Hoffman is a Proven Public Affairs executive for The Walt Disney Company, the world's most storied and admired media and entertainment enterprise. He currently leads The Conference Board's Institute on Corporate Citizenship & Philanthropy, part of the ESG Center. He manages his own firm specializing in global corporate citizenship, ESG (environmental, social and governance), sustainability, philanthropy, and cause marketing.  In this episode Jeff discusses the transformative power of offering a listening ear, which brings about magical experiences that enriches individuals' lives and has positive effects on their company and the community they're a part of. He also shares how he has navigated failures, challenges and successes, where listening or not listening well has played a role. Understand better how to have a bigger impact on global issues, yet adjust to the nuances of local needs. "The important thing about listening is also to understand what you're hearing… really try to pull the facts out of what you're listening to." - Jeff Hoffman Listening SUPERPOWER Notes: 00:33 - That time he experienced the power of listening by giving the people he talked to a magical listening experience 03:36 - What he realizes about the power of listening. 06:00 - Describing the corporate culture at Disney: You want your cast member to be the best and to bring out the richness of their own experiences into their role within the company. 12:13 - Understanding and recognizing everyone's differences: You have to understand where you are and what the needs are, and the differences. 20:35 - How he engages with the communities he serves in a manner that creates a powerful impact on them. 26:20 - Serving together to be effective: Habitat for Humanity International has done an amazing program where you can have volunteers volunteering with the people who are going to live in that home. 29:07 - Neighboring over volunteering 30:24 - Achieving the United Nations Sustainability Goals: It's all about coming together in community and collaboration and service. 35:32 - One important insight to understand about listening Key Takeaways: "... to understand differences, you need to talk to people, but you really need to listen and understand what they're saying."  - Jeff Hoffman "We don't do a lot of telling now. We ask a lot of questions because we want you to tell us. We know (listening) is going to be more effective. And we're seeing that effectiveness where programs today are based on a lot of input from the people who are being served." - Jeff Hoffman Notes/Mentions: Episode 66 with Mary Alice Arthur: https://listeningalchemy.com/allgemein/a-journey-into-the-power-of-storytelling-with-mary-alice-arthur/https://listeningalchemy.com/allgemein/a-journey-into-the-power-of-storytelling-with-mary-alice-arthur/ Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children: https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ Connect with Jeff Hoffman:    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hoffmanjeffrey/   Connect with Raquel Ark:   www.listeningalchemy.com Mobile: + 491732340722 contact@listeningalchemy.com  LinkedIn Podcast email: listeningsuperpower@gmail.com

Jonathan Reckford discusses the mission and history of Habitat For Humanity and the state of the housing crisis in the United States and abroad. Jonathan Reckford is chief executive officer of Habitat for Humanity International.  

Stephanie K and Jay Welcome Tom Hutchison to the studio this week.  Mr. Tom Hutchison is the Executive Director For the Genesee County Habitat For Humanity.  Founded in 1990, Genesee County Habitat for Humanity (Genesee Habitat) is one of nearly 1,200 United States affiliates of Habitat for Humanity International.  As an affiliate, Genesee Habitat yearly builds or rehabs 6-8 affordable homes in Genesee County, provides approximately 100 Genesee County homeowners with critical repair services, and invests in numerous neighborhood projects throughout the City of Flint.  For more information on how you can help visit https://www.geneseehabitat.org/ 

In today's episode, EFG's Alli Murphy is joined by Julie Laird Davis, Vice President of Corporate and Cause Marketing Partnerships at Habitat for Humanity International to talk about the organization's signature cause marketing campaign, Home is the Key (HITK).HITK showcases how a safe and decent home can enhance the quality of life for families and individuals. It inspires others to join forces and eliminate the problem of substandard housing. The campaign occurs each April (this is its 7th year) and focuses on Habitat's initiatives to improve communities nationwide and homeownership's important role in helping them thrive.This year, Habitat is focusing on neighborhood revitalization with corporate partners such as At Home (a home decor superstore), Kum & Go (a family-owned convenience store) and Resideo (a smart home products company). Habitat is also leveraging influencers to promote Home is the Key and bring attention to the need for affordable housing.In today's episode, we'll explore:An overview of the 2023 HITK initiative and Habitat's corporate partnersThe shift from home builds to neighborhood revitalization and why that decision was madeHow Habitat is leveraging influencers to elevate the conversationBest practices and lessons learned in working with corporate partnersHow Habitat integrates its cause marketing and programmatic strategiesKey elements that make Home is the Key campaign a successHow Habitat's approach has changed for their first in-person event since COVID-19.This episode is brought to you by Habitat for Humanity International.Links & NotesHome is the Key#HomeIsTheKeyHabitat for Humanity InstagramElevate Your Social ImpactCheck out our annual conference!Sign up for Engage for Good's newsletterCheck out past podcast episodesAccess free resourcesCheck out our monthly webinarsLet Alli know what you think of the show! (00:00) - Welcome to Engage for Good (02:30) - Introducing Julie Davis (04:45) - Home is the Key (06:16) - Neighborhood Revitalization (10:33) - Engaging with Influencers and Brand Ambassadors (12:41) - Getting Back Together In-Person (14:03) - Best Practices (16:53) - Integrating Cause Marketing And Program Strategies (20:31) - Learn More

Habitat for Humanity International's CEO, Jonathan Reckford, sheds light on their efforts to tackle housing poverty in more than 70 countries by looking at the challenge through both equity and climate lenses. Jonathan provides insight on how former US President Jimmy Carter became a key supporter of their work and gives us a behind-the-scenes overview of this transformative non-profit with $2 billion in annual revenues. Habitat's work involves innovative finance, extensive volunteering, philanthropy, advocacy and much more. They work with families who can't get a conventional bank mortgage and who are often in highly marginalised communities.   We learn about volunteering and the concept of “sweat equity”; we get an overview of the ethical investments that support Habitat's work; and we are presented with the dynamics of today's global housing crisis.  Housing affordability has become shockingly out of reach for many and this episode is for anyone who wishes to understand the solutions being deployed to address this crisis and how they can get involved in making a positive difference. Thank you for downloading this episode of the Do One Better Podcast. Visit our Knowledge Hub at Lidji.org for information on 200+ case studies and interviews with remarkable leaders in philanthropy, sustainability and social entrepreneurship.   

Season 11 kicks off with Bo Bancroft, author of the debut novel, Make America Beautiful Again. Bancroft joins Alex for a fun, spirited, and frank conversation about the elements that went into his book, including his intense dislike of billboards, fighting extremism, and not letting the bad guys win. He was with Turner Broadcasting during the heady days of cable TV as a team member that launched the now-familiar networks Headline News, TNT, and TCM. Bo also spent time with Fox launching their cable networks FX and FXM. Ohioan by birth, Bo and his wife have resided in the great state of Georgia. For the last several years, Bo has had the privilege of working for Habitat for Humanity International. In our can't-miss conversation, he also shares his thoughts on CNN and the news media The perils of social media for our country's future Americans being “connected in isolation” Themes of justice in fiction Jimmy Carter and the origins of Habitat for Humanity Connect with Bo: BoBancroft.com. Buy the book here. Discussed: Habitat for Humanity * After the Harvest * Global Ties KC Listen to Alex and Sonia on Chica & The Man Visit Alex's new author website: JAlexanderGreenwood.com. Buy Alex Greenwood's books on Amazon.com or email him to order your autographed copies here or visit https://jalexandergreenwood.com/shop. This Mysterious Goings On Podcast episode was recorded and mixed at Green Shebeen Studios in beautiful Kansas City, Missouri. Copyright 2023, all rights reserved. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission. We are an Amazon Associates seller; some of our links may earn us a commission. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/j-alexander-greenwood/message

In today's episode, Jeff Bond chats with Tanya Coventry-Strader, Interim Executive Director at Mothers & Others for Clean Air, an organization working to protect children's health by reducing the impacts of air pollution and climate change throughout the Southeast.  Tanya Coventry-Strader is a purpose-driven social impact and communications leader. After a corporate career that included executive roles at Time Warner, Carter's, and Build-A-Bear Workshop, she founded Brand + Purpose, a consultancy helping companies define, articulate, and activate their purpose by aligning their values, culture and brand equity to find cost-effective ways to put social impact to work for the organization as well as society. Tanya talks to Jeff about the relationship between brand building, social impact work, and purpose work, and the importance of creating a corporate strategic giving plan, which aligns with a company's core values, and connects authentically with stakeholders. More About Tanya Coventry-Strader Tanya Coventry-Strader is a purpose-driven social impact and communications leader. After a corporate career that included executive roles at Time Warner, Carter's, and Build-A-Bear Workshop, she founded Brand + Purpose, a consultancy helping companies define, articulate, and activate their purpose by aligning their values, culture and brand equity to find cost-effective ways to put social impact to work for the organization as well as society. Tanya has also worked with non-profits including Habitat for Humanity International, The Carter Center, Westside Future Fund, and Committee for Common Ground.  RESOURCES RELATED TO THIS EPISODE Follow Tanya at linkedin.com/in/tanya-coventry-strader CREDITS Theme Music

There are a lot of hard-working thought leadership practitioners in the non-profit sector! What's it like to face the challenge of communicating complicated, multi-generational problems to a global audience? We're glad you asked!   To better understand the role thought leadership plays at established non-profits, I've invited Meghan Quinn, Director of Thought Leadership at Habitat for Humanity International, to chat with me about her work. Meghan defines her role, elaborating on the meaning of thought leadership means at Habitat for Humanity. In a non-profit, conversations around thought leadership often start by focusing on the role and goals of the greater organization: for Habitat, that's the global affordable housing crisis. In order to have a real impact, Meghan's work needs to reach policymakers, stakeholders, and donors. Meghan tells us how moving these people to action means taking technical research and creating content that is both curated and simple-to-approach. Rule #1: If your audience doesn't understand what you're saying, and why, they certainly won't be moved to act on your information. As with many thought leadership programs, measuring success can be a difficult task. Sales data and leads aren't as tangible in the non-profit sector. Meghan shares how success at Habitat is measured, through anecdotal evidence, making connections with new backers, and deepening relationships. Her primary goals are to spread the word, and to increase credibility and trust in the organization. This kind of vision can't be measured in weeks or months - it can take years to see real results on a global scale. This conversation gives a glimpse into the unique world of thought leadership in the non-profit sector, and offers valuable insights for organizational thought leaders everywhere!  Three Key Takeaways: * Curation and Digestibility are the keys to making complicated data into something a general audience can understand. * Thought Leadership isn't successful overnight. A plan and vision that spans years is needed to properly measure success. * Thought leaders need to be able to follow their instinct and not be afraid to experiment – and even fail from time to time.

Whether we realize it or not, each of us benefits from the work of the nonprofit sector. A strong nonprofit sector is key to thriving communities. At Next Gen Nonprofit Leadership with Tommy Thomas, we are on a journey – a journey to play a small part in equipping the next generation of nonprofit leaders. Unlike similar shows where the guests often make their living writing, teaching, or speaking about leadership, our guests are seasoned leaders, and there is something we can learn from their experience that will make the nonprofit stronger and more effective. Every day, nonprofits feed, heal, shelter, educate, inspire, and nurture people of every age, race, and socioeconomic status. The common thread that runs through each nonprofit story is that the impact of the organization rises and falls on leadership – leadership throughout the organization and leadership at the board level. Join me, Dr. Tommy Thomas as we talk with David Williams about his leadership journey through the Houston Food Bank, Habitat for Humanity International, Make a Wish Foundation and currently – Shelters to Shutters.   Time Stamps 2:21 – David responds to the question “what's been the secret for staying with three organizations for over a decade each?” 5:24 – What's the most difficult part of working with David Williams? 7:05 – What's the most rewarding aspect of working for David Williams? 9:18 – David's early days with the Houston Food Bank 11:53 – Raising money for the Houston Food Bank 14:47 – The different competencies between the roles of Chief Operating Officer and Chief Executive Officer 17:23 – David discusses the role of Boards in different sized organizations 22:24 – Board Culture – what kind of culture makes for an effective Board 25:41 – The ideal Board Chair 30:00 – How long should the term be for a Board Chair? 32:00 – Evaluating Board Meetings 36:00 – The CEO Evaluation and the Board 41:00 – “If you had a do-over in your career, what would it be?”   Links and Resources JobfitMatters Website Next Gen Nonprofit Leadership with Tommy Thomas   Connect Tommy Thomas - tthomas@jobfitmatters.com Tommy's LinkedIn Profile Tommy's Twitter Profile David Williams' LinkedIn Profile

SummaryEveryone needs and deserves a home. It's our place to be safe, healthy, and loved. In this episode, we'll learn from Jonathan Reckford, CEO of Habitat for Humanity International and author of the book, Our Better Angels. Jonathan will teach us about the critical failures that are keeping people from having a safe and decent place to live, as well as the solutions that work. We'll also learn about Jonathan's winding career path to CEO of Habitat, one that took him through investment banking, real estate, retail leadership, church management, and even a stint as the head coach of the Olympic men's rowing team for South Korea. Jonathan will share how he eventually found his professional home at Habitat. About Our GuestJonathan T.M. Reckford is chief executive officer of Habitat for Humanity International, a global Christian housing organization that has helped more than 39 million people construct, rehabilitate, or preserve their homes. A graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill and Stanford University, Jonathan has been leading Habitat since 2005 and was named the most influential nonprofit leader in America in 2017 by The NonProfit Times. He is the author of Our Better Angels: Seven Simple Virtues That Will Change Your Life and the World. Jonathan and his wife, Ashley, have three children and live in Atlanta. Useful LinksJonathan's bio: https://www.habitat.org/about/habitat-for-humanity-leadership/ceo (https://www.habitat.org/about/habitat-for-humanity-leadership/ceo) Jonathan's book: https://www.amazon.com/Our-Better-Angels-Simple-Virtues-ebook/dp/B07PBR744J (https://www.amazon.com/Our-Better-Angels-Simple-Virtues-ebook/dp/B07PBR744J) Habitat for Humanity's programs and services: https://www.habitat.org/our-work (https://www.habitat.org/our-work) A short biography of Clarence Jordan: https://www.plough.com/en/topics/faith/witness/clarence-jordan (https://www.plough.com/en/topics/faith/witness/clarence-jordan) A short biography of Rep. Millicent Fenwick https://www.historicamerica.org/journal/2021/3/11/from-fashion-editor-to-famous-representative-the-life-of-millicent-fenwick (https://www.historicamerica.org/journal/2021/3/11/from-fashion-editor-to-famous-representative-the-life-of-millicent-fenwick) About Merit LeadershipTo learn more about how you can develop ethical skills that turn peril into opportunity, visit http://meritleadership.com/ (http://meritleadership.com) Pleasant Pictures MusicJoin the https://pleasantpictures.club/ (Pleasant Pictures Music Club) to get unlimited access to high-quality, royalty-free music for all of your projects. Use the discount code HOWTOHELP15 for 15% off your first year.

Habitat for Humanity Abilene, Inc is an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International. It was established in 1990 and has built or rehabbed over 162 homes, helping more than 200 adults and 400 children.

We hear from three different area Habitat for Humanity organizations on this week's “Newsmakers” program. Host Ezra Wall speaks with executive directors from locations in La Crosse, Winona, and Adams/Juneau County about their efforts to assist with the ongoing housing crisis, including associated discount home-improvement Re-Stores. They also discuss recent news of the large transformational donation from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott to Habitat for Humanity International, and 83 U.S. Habitat affiliate organizations, including La Crosse. Next, Wall speaks with multi-disciplinary artist Akiko Ostlund (pictured) about her work examining how racism is normalized in daily life. Ostlund is the current Artist in Residence for Lanesboro Arts in southeast Minnesota. Also joining the discussion is Melissa Wray, program director for Lanesboro Arts.

Welcome Tanya Weaver to the podcast this week! Tanya Weaver is the Executive Director of American Foundation for Children with AIDS (AFCA), a role she has held since 2005. In addition to directing AFCA's day-to-day activities, Tanya frequently speaks about AFCA and AIDS to students, community organizations and religious organizations. In 2007, Tanya created and held the first Climb Up so Kids Can Grow Up, an international series of outdoor events that raises funds for AFCA. She has spent much of her life abroad involved in international development. Prior to joining AFCA, Tanya worked in Afghanistan as a Project Supervisor and later as Interim Country Director for Shelter for Life International, a global organization that provides assistance building homes and other shelters for those in need. Previously, Tanya worked with Habitat for Humanity International in Romania, Portugal, Kyrgyzstan, Hungary and Russia. Tanya's involvement with international development began early in her life. Raised in Colombia, she worked in orphanages in Colombia, Brazil and Jamaica during college summer breaks, further broadening her world view. Tanya has a Masters in Art Therapy from the University of Illinois at Chicago. More about Tanya Weaver in her own words and why she believes she is a leader, "Fundamentally my goal is to help those in need, and I have led my life and career in that direction. So when I lead, I use that goal as my true north, and continually work to find the best ways to get there, and bring as many people as I can along with me to help." In addition, Tanya says, "As executive director of a non-profit organization for 17 years, I have a lot of experience leading people and projects." Tanya Weaver is an absolute inspiration and what she has and does do to help children and families and women around the world. Tanya is not only helping people at the American Foundation for Children with AIDS through providing medicine and immediate assistance. But, Tanya and her team are creating ecosystems that support these families and give them tools to become financially independent and successful despite their circumstances. The entrepreneur in me loves this even more and I hope you are just as inspired about this experience. She also brings individuals and families over to these sites for a vacation with a purpose. You can actually see where your money and donations go, but you can also get involved with this amazing organization. Visit them here to learn more: https://www.afcaids.org/ Visit https://www.afcaids.org/ social media pages here too: https://www.instagram.com/AFCAids/ www.facebook.com/AFCAids https://twitter.com/AFCAids Happy Motivation Monday! Listen on our website or any major platform! https://mayapinionpodcast.com/ XXX Maya Thank you so much to our sponsor, Find A CoHost! Try them out for free now, https://www.findacohost.com/ use code VIP100 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mayapinion/message

Nonprofit news:   United States To Welcome 100,000 Ukrainian Refugees The Biden Administration has announced plans to welcome up to 100,000 Ukrainian refugees into the United States, according to reporting from Politico. Refugees will be allowed entry through a range of admission pathways, including “humanitarian parole,” and “immigrant or nonimmigrant visas.” Since February, the U.S. has given over $123 million in humanitarian support to Ukraine and neighboring countries, with over $1 billion in additional humanitarian funding to come in the coming months. The welcome.us website serves as a portal for Americans to get involved with refugee relief efforts for both Afghan and Ukrainian refugees. Read more ➝     MacKenzie Scott Donates $436 Million To Habitat for Humanity & Affiliates MacKenzie Scott has donated $436 million to Habitat for Humanity International as well as 84 of its U.S. affiliates, according to reporting from the Associated Press. The donation again represents a seismic donation that eschews many of the traditional hallmarks of philanthropy by ensuring all funds are unrestricted. (Scott's donations come in the form of DAFs.) So far, MacKenzie Scott has donated $12 billion to over 1,257 groups, according to a New York Times analysis. She has also recently made donations to Planned Parenthood, Ukraine relief efforts, and other groups. Read more ➝   Summary Nonprofit workers rally for 'fair' wages at City Hall | Amsterdam News Inflation Hits Ability of Nonprofits to Provide Services, Keep Workers — and Raise Money | The Chronicle of Philanthropy Nonprofit drugmaker will soon sell insulin for $30 a vial, regardless of insurance | wpde.com 600 volunteers at local non-profit make 300,000 meals for Ukrainian refugees | WKRC  

Nonprofit news:   United States To Welcome 100,000 Ukrainian Refugees The Biden Administration has announced plans to welcome up to 100,000 Ukrainian refugees into the United States, according to reporting from Politico. Refugees will be allowed entry through a range of admission pathways, including “humanitarian parole,” and “immigrant or nonimmigrant visas.” Since February, the U.S. has given over $123 million in humanitarian support to Ukraine and neighboring countries, with over $1 billion in additional humanitarian funding to come in the coming months. The welcome.us website serves as a portal for Americans to get involved with refugee relief efforts for both Afghan and Ukrainian refugees. Read more ➝     MacKenzie Scott Donates $436 Million To Habitat for Humanity & Affiliates MacKenzie Scott has donated $436 million to Habitat for Humanity International as well as 84 of its U.S. affiliates, according to reporting from the Associated Press. The donation again represents a seismic donation that eschews many of the traditional hallmarks of philanthropy by ensuring all funds are unrestricted. (Scott's donations come in the form of DAFs.) So far, MacKenzie Scott has donated $12 billion to over 1,257 groups, according to a New York Times analysis. She has also recently made donations to Planned Parenthood, Ukraine relief efforts, and other groups. Read more ➝   Summary Nonprofit workers rally for 'fair' wages at City Hall | Amsterdam News Inflation Hits Ability of Nonprofits to Provide Services, Keep Workers — and Raise Money | The Chronicle of Philanthropy Nonprofit drugmaker will soon sell insulin for $30 a vial, regardless of insurance | wpde.com 600 volunteers at local non-profit make 300,000 meals for Ukrainian refugees | WKRC  

Lima ha crecido hasta cinco veces su tamaño en las últimas tres décadas. Esta explosión demográfica presenta desafíos para los gobiernos en la previsión de vivienda y desarrollo urbano. ¿Sabías que en Perú cerca de un 75% de la población ha realizado procesos de edificación, remodelación o ampliación sin asistencia técnica o supervisión profesional? Al ser un país centralizado y con precariedad en infraestructura, el peligro de sufrir desastres naturales es muy elevado, sobre todo porque se encuentra dentro del cinturón de fuego del Pacífico. ¿Cómo podemos mejorar la calidad y resistencia de las viviendas en el segmento unifamiliar? ¿Es rentable construir viviendas unifamiliares? Hoy, en Fieltrip viajaremos junto a Gema Stratico, Country Lead del Terwilliger Center for Innovation in Shelter Perú de Habitat for Humanity International para adentrarnos en el mundo de la construcción de viviendas unifamiliares. Hablaremos sobre la rentabilidad de un servicio optimizado, que garantiza una experiencia de servicio generando confianza y apertura entre el cliente y la empresa constructora que garantiza una construcción adecuada y formal. La pregunta es simple ¿Cómo un segmento tan dinámico no es atendido para cumplir con sus expectativas? Personas que en su mayoría han vivido procesos “interminables” de en la construcción de su casa. ¿30 años de construcción? Nos referimos a nuestro producto de conocimiento sobre “La situación de la vivienda para la Base de la Pirámide” (Puedes descargarlo aquí https://www.ctivperu.org/investigaciones-relacionadas-con-vivienda/#:~:text=Situaci%C3%B3n%20de%20la%20vivienda%20para%20la%20Base%20de%20la%20Pir%C3%A1mide) describe todo el proceso de construcción, diferenciándolo por etapas y características principales de inversión en cada punto. El Guardián Constructor para atender a este nicho del mercado. Recordemos que el segmento mal llamado “autoconstrucción” no se detuvo nunca, ni en los momentos más duros de la pandemia en los que registró pícos históricos en nivel de ventas en acero, cemento, y ladrillo. Conozcamos más sobre el Guardián Constructor, su propuesta de valor y modelo de negocio que busca trasformar la oferta de construcción de viviendas unifamiliares, garantizando una adecuada calidad y legalidad. ¿Será rentable? ¿Será comercialmente viable? Escucha la entrevista completa en el último podcast de Fieldtrip #11.

Episode Notes My guests include Dwayne Spencer, President and CEO of Memphis Habitat. Recently, Habitat for Humanity International received $436 million in unrestricted giving from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. Of that, Memphis Habitat received $7.5 million. He joins me to talk about that and how it will change many lives. The small town of Mason in Tipton County has been in the news a lot of late involving a potential state takeover and threat to surrender their charter because of financial mismanagement by the state Comptroller's office. State Rep. Antonio Parkinson, a member of the Black Caucus sat both sides down to try and work out an arrangement. He explains what happened. Curtis Weathers is the founder and director of The Brotherhood B2M. He will talk to us about his dedication to helping our young boys grow into successful men. That and more on the next RTM on air and online. Monday, 6-7pm central, WYXR 91.7 FM, WYXR.org, Tunein, Facebook Live, YouTube and wherever you get your podcast! Its time to talk.

Episode NotesMy guests include Dwayne Spencer, President and CEO of Memphis Habitat. Recently, Habitat for Humanity International received $436 million in unrestricted giving from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. Of that, Memphis Habitat received $7.5 million. He joins me to talk about that and how it will change many lives. The small town of Mason in Tipton County has been in the news a lot of late involving a potential state takeover and threat to surrender their charter because of financial mismanagement by the state Comptroller's office. State Rep. Antonio Parkinson, a member of the Black Caucus sat both sides down to try and work out an arrangement. He explains what happened. Curtis Weathers is the founder and director of The Brotherhood B2M. He will talk to us about his dedication to helping our young boys grow into successful men. That and more on the next RTM on air and online. Monday, 6-7pm central, WYXR 91.7 FM, WYXR.org, Tunein, Facebook Live, YouTube and wherever you get your podcast!Its time to talk.

This week Seattle author and philanthropist Mackenzie Scott announced she's donated $436 million to Habitat for Humanity International, a nonprofit housing group. Affiliates in Washington say they'll receive $15 million of that to buy land and repair homes.

MacKenzie Scott has donated $436 million to Habitat for Humanity International and 84 of its U.S. affiliates — the largest publicly disclosed donation from the billionaire philanthropist since she pledged in 2019 to give away the majority of her wealth.

“What the poor need is not charity but capital, not caseworkers but coworkers. And what the rich need is a wise, honorable and just way of divesting themselves of their overabundance.” -Clarence JordanIn this episode, Bishop Wright has a conversation with Habitat for Humanity CEO Jonathan Reckford. They discuss how Jonathan's life of faith and his corporate background prepared him to lead Habitat for Humanity, a massive global nonprofit that partners with families around the world to build better lives. Habitat is a ministry that believes partnership is the center of service. That relationship, community building, and dignity must be present. Bishop Wright and Jonathan touch on these very things, and when we follow Jesus with our best selves we walk shoulder to shoulder with the entire human family, especially those impacted disproportionately. Jonathan T.M. Reckford is chief executive officer of Habitat for Humanity International, a global Christian housing organization that has helped more than 39 million people construct, rehabilitate or preserve their homes.Since 2005, when he took the top leadership position, local Habitat organizations in all 50 states and in more than 70 countries have grown from serving 125,000 individuals each year to helping more than 4.2 million people last year build strength, stability and self-reliance through shelter. Learn more about Habitat.

En el segmento de vivienda incremental o construcción progresiva de vivienda, también conocido como el sector de autoconstrucción, existen mitos y estigmas. Desde el TCIS de Habitat for Humanity International, trabajamos arduamente derribando creencias a través de investigación, innovación y trabajo articulado con actores, presentando oportunidades de mercado a favor de la generación de alianzas, optimización de productos o servicios que puedan significar una buena alternativa de inversión a la oferta existente y una mayor gama de servicios ad hoc para la demanda. Todo esto reflejado en lograr la construcción de casas dignas, seguras, y bien construídas. De estos estigmas, uno recurrente es el diseño arquitectónico ¿Esta prohibido hablar de “casas bonitas” en el segmento de la vivienda con fines sociales? ¿Cómo optimizar los espacios en una vivienda con un metraje limitado? ¿Es acaso el diseño arquitectónico una partida impagable para el segmento, casi una utopía? En el viaje de hoy nos acompaña Cynthia Seinfeld, Arquitecta, catedrática universitaria y fundadora de Seinfeld Arquitectos. Profesional premiada en la Bienal Nacional y diversos concursos sobre arquitectura y desarrollo urbanístico para conversar más sobre la relevancia que cobra la arquitectura dentro del segmento de vivienda con fines sociales en la actualidad. Bienvenida a bordo y gracias por estar con nosotros en fieldtrip.

Jonathan Reckford is the CEO of Habitat for Humanity International. Before joining Habitat, Jonathan spent most of his career in leadership positions at Goldman Sachs, Marriott, The Walt Disney Co., and Best Buy.  Since joining Habitat in 2005, Jonathan has grown Habitat from serving 125,000 individuals each year to helping more than seven million people annually. It's no surprise why he was named the most influential nonprofit leader in America in 2017. Today, he serves on the board of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and the World Economic Forum. Jonathan joins us today to share some of his story, what God is doing in and through Habitat, leadership lessons he's learned in his career, and what it means to serve God at scale. 

David Williams is CEO of Shelters to Shutters, a national 501 (c) 3 organization that transitions individuals and families from homelessness to economic self-sufficiency by educating and engaging the real estate industry to provide employment and housing opportunities. David brings has 30 years of experience leading prominent nonprofit organizations. He has had a long career serving in key roles at some of the nation's most-respected non-profits with his most recent position as President & CEO of Genesys Works, a national youth career readiness program. Previous to Genesys Works, he served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Make-A-Wish America. Under Williams' leadership, the organization realized record growth with national office annual revenue more than quadrupling.  He spent 11 years at Habitat for Humanity International, rising to Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer after starting his nonprofit career as Executive Director of the Houston Food Bank. Here are some key insights from this week's show: Problems and solutions are both right in front of you, you just have to pause and listen. Success in a non-profit must have clearly defined ROU, as people invest their time and money in it. Why it is important to demonstrate the value of a non-profit at an individual level. Success in any organization comes from leading people to create a culture of a joyful and productive place to work in. Prefer to watch the video? Watch it here: https://youtu.be/7O6lKRYZZwU

On this special episode of the Somewhat Frank Podcast, Frank Gruber (@FrankGruber) and John Guidos (@JohnGuidos) are joined by Jen Consalvo (@noreaster) and talk about drone tugboats, NFTs, alien origins, and more.” The group also celebrate the following from their networks: This week we had National Entrepreneurship Day on November 16, 2021. Global Entrepreneurship Week was recently celebrated Nov 8, 2021 – Nov 14, 2021 Huge win for the Established team and for the SBIR team at the SBA - we produced the inaugural Innovation Ecosystem Summit from the 15th - 17th. Speakers ranged from Kathryn Finney to Steve Case and Victor Hwang - over a 1K people attended and videos will be posted soon. Andrew Warner has a new book https://www.StopAskingQuestions.co @properties in Chicago goes global with Christie's deal - https://www.chicagobusiness.com/residential-real-estate/christies-international-real-estate-selling-properties Jodie Howard & Lisa Lewis is starting a new business called “Togather” in Southern Maine We are very excited about this next step for Established Ventures portfolio company, SoLo Funds, and their SoLo Causes launch. Helping underserved communities has always been the SoLo mission, now users can also give back through partnerships with Habitat for Humanity International and United Way. See the People Magazine article here: https://people.com/human-interest/habitat-for-humanity-united-way-solo-funds-solo-causes-non-profit-rodney-williams/ Frank, Jen, and John also also invite listeners to participate in the following upcoming events: Startup of the Year then join our community and if you're one of the 100 startups selected you could be in the running. More info at http://soty.link/apply NASA iTech Cycle II Forum startup competition on Dec 8-9 - register at nasaitech.org Announced out Startup of the Year Summit is happening in Tampa on Jan 25-27 https://summit.startupofyear.com/ The Consumer Technology Association Foundation is bringing our CES Pitch Competition (https://www.cta.tech/Who-We-Are/CTA-Foundation/Pitch-Competition) sponsored by AARP Innovation Labs back live to CES 2022! The pitch event will take place Thursday, January 6th at 1:00 PM PT on the Startup Stage in Eureka Park. The group talks about these new books/articles: Agree! There are more than one ways to fry an egg. - Founders, Stop Obsessing Over Venture Funding (https://news.crunchbase.com/news/founders-vc-david-kolodny-wilbur-labs/) A drone tugboat - A tugboat made a 1,000-mile voyage around Denmark. The pilot was in Boston. (https://www.bizjournals.com/boston/inno/stories/news/2021/10/15/seamachines_nelliebly_denmark.html) Were we created by aliens in a Lab? - Our universe was made by aliens in a lab, theorises Harvard scientist (https://www.dazeddigital.com/science-tech/article/54556/1/our-universe-was-made-by-aliens-in-a-lab-says-harvard-scientist) This is kind of bonkers - How Four NFT Novices Created a Billion-Dollar Ecosystem of Cartoon Apes (https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/bayc-bored-ape-yacht-club-nft-interview-1250461/) So you're saying they are priceless? - Science proves it: Most NFTs are worthless (https://www.fastcompany.com/90695605/science-proves-it-most-nfts-are-worthless) So true - Why It Feels Like This Year Is Going By Too Quickly, According to Experts | Apartment Therapy (https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/why-this-year-is-going-by-so-quickly-36947464) New laws forming around working from home in Portugal - The government in Portugal passes a law to help remote workers (https://www.npr.org/2021/11/11/1054615000/the-government-in-portugal-passes-a-law-to-help-remote-workers) Beyond Happiness by Jenn Lim (https://jennlim.com/beyondhappiness) Beyond Diversity by Rohit Bhargava and Jennifer Brown (https://www.nonobviousdiversity.com/book/) We are also still watching the following shows/movies: Succession on HBO Max Working Moms Curb Your Enthusiasm Season 11 The Morning Show We also want to wish everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving! As always, thank you for listening and feel free to reach out and let us know what you think at: somewhatfrank@est.us Get updates like this in your inbox before they hit the web by subscribing to the newsletter here: https://frankgruber.me/newsletter/  

We must do things differently to create a better future. As the founder and CEO of We First and sought-after international speaker, Simon Mainwaring is focused on helping organizations grow strategically to make a difference in the world. In today's show, Simon discusses why leading collaboratively and being an agent of change is imperative for future generations. Key Takeaways: 0:00 Intro 0:58 Simon talks about his business WeFirst, his family life, and being from Australia 2:18 Simon talks about his career path starting as an AD guy and lawyer and the brands he's worked with and how a missed call from his mother on his fathers death made him turn his life mission around 5:49 Simon talks about his book Lead With We and the message he's hopes people take from it 9:39 Michael ask Simon what companies similar to his can do to better themselves and develop a better call to action 12:41 Simon talks about the record setting summer of heat and how the global environment is constantly changing for the worse 15:24 Simon looks at the world from both an optimistic and cynical perspective on how we can regenerate our futures 17:33 Michael and Simon discuss having children and the future world we might leave behind for them and if it affects their decision to have children 18:19 Simon discusses his new book Lead With We The Business Revolution That Will Save Our Future. 24:17 Simon and Michael ways that companies are reducing carbon footprints  26:30 Simon discusses the difference in brands and how inaction is still action, and the companies we should truly be supporting Simons Books: We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World  - https://www.amazon.com/We-First-Brands-Consumers-Social/dp/B006Z2W33O Lead With We - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09366493L/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_taft_p1_i0 Resources Mentioned: Habitat for Humanity - Habitat for Humanity International, generally referred to as Habitat for Humanity or Habitat, is a US non-governmental, and nonprofit organization, which was founded in 1976 by couple Millard and Linda Fuller. Habitat for Humanity is a Christian organization. RAZR - Razer Inc., is a Singaporean-American multinational technology company that designs, develops, and sells consumer electronics, financial services, and gaming hardware. Founded by Min-Liang Tan and Robert Krakoff, it is dual headquartered in one-north, Singapore and Irvine, California, US.  Allbirds - Allbirds is a New Zealand-American company that designs and sells footwear and apparel. Allbirds' first shoe was the Wool Runner, which is made from New Zealand superfine Merino wool. The company claims to keep the brand as eco-friendly as possible and is a certified B Corporation. Prana - We reinvented the way we package and ship our clothing back in 2010, and since then, we've used roll packing, recyclable raffia ties, and other sustainable methods to reduce plastic and paper waste. Quotes Mentioned: "I think each one of us needs to do things that are relevant, authentic, specific to your business. And so all those things that you're doing to improve other parts of the world, other kind of areas of need, it's fantastic. You also can layer on top of that how you work collaboratively." "All of those things have come together to really inspired business to look at what it does differently and even more so in the last two years, the heightened awareness around the climate change" Guests Social Media Links:  Website: https://simonmainwaring.com/ LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/simonmainwaring Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wefirst/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/WeFirstTV Podcast: http://simonmainwaring.com/podcast Medium: http://simonmainwaring.medium.com/  

As a leader, is it possible to see our struggles with COVID-19 as a gift? How about talking yourself into loving your job, even though you are struggling? My guest for this episode of True North Business is Phyllis Snodgrass, CEO of Austin Habitat for Humanity. She explains how this mindset has helped her grow and lead over the years. She is a Christian leader who is making a difference with her team, with aspiring leaders, and with one of our nation's biggest community issues: Affordable Housing. You can listen and subscribe to True North Business on Apple by clicking here, on Spotify here, on the Charisma Podcast Network, or any of the platforms where you typically listen to podcasts. More about my guest:  Phyllis Snodgrass has been a leader in community engagement for over two decades. She has served as CEO of three local chambers, VP of Chamber Relations for the Texas Association of Business, and COO of the Austin Chamber of Commerce. As CEO of Austin Habitat for Humanity, Phyllis works to address the critical need for affordable housing in the Austin region. Phyllis received the Executive Leadership Award from the Austin Chamber of Commerce in 2018 and was named CEO of the Year by the Austin Business Journal in 2019. Phyllis serves on the US Council for Habitat for Humanity International. You can connect with Phyllis on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phyllissnodgrass/ More about your host:  Following a successful career as CEO, Bobby Albert sold his business to a publicly traded company.  In what he calls his "second half of life", Bobby seeks to pour Biblically-based principles into growth-minded business leaders.  Through Values-Driven Leadership, Bobby serves as an Executive Coach and Training Consultant for organizations.  He shares many of his principles and practices through a weekly blog, the True North Business podcast, and through three books he has authored: Principled Profits: Outward Success Is an Inside Job, True North Business: A Leader's Guide to Extraordinary Growth and Impact, and The Freedom Paradox: Is Unbridled Freedom Dividing America? Find out more at BobbyAlbert.com  

For season one, episode four, Rob talks to Jerome Tennille from the USA. Jerome and Rob met in 2017 at a workshop about career progression for leaders of volunteer engagement. Jerome discussed his career journey and challenges us all to think differently about what career success might look like. Jerome Tennille has dedicated his life's work to creating a more positive culture of volunteering. He currently works on the Social Impact team at Marriott International where he manages the corporate employee volunteer program for Marriott's global team. He's also an appointed Commissioner for the Governor's Office on Service and Volunteerism for the state of Maryland. Before that, he managed volunteer services for a national 501c3 nonprofit supporting families of fallen veterans. Jerome's work has been published by VolunteerMatch, Nonprofit Information, Impakter, and Business2Community. Through his independent consulting firm, Architecting Social Good, Jerome has collaborated with numerous organizations, including Habitat for Humanity International, America's Service Commissions, Volunteer Fairfax, Serve Ohio, and Peace Through Action USA. Jerome holds a Masters of Sustainability Leadership from Arizona State University and is designated Certified in Volunteer Administration (CVA). Music by Zen_Man from Pixabay

I have the privilege of having a conversation with my good friend, Chet Sears, for this episode. Chet talks about the experiences we've had together as coworkers and how he introduced me to podcast hosting so we could apply and share the training we received at The Kansas Leadership Center.Chet also shares his experience serving on the board of Habitat for Humanity to support the Wichita community and the lessons he's learned in that role.Today's GuestChet SearsChet Sears is my long time friend and former coworker. He has a passion for building relationships and serving others. Chet has applied that passion in leading others in the workplace and serving the communities in which he's lived.He currently serves on the board of the Wichita, Kansas chapter of Habitat for Humanity and is the co-host of the Hardheaded podcast.You'll LearnThe story of how Chet and I started our first podcast together and how he put his career success in my handsThe value of leaders who trust and empower their team members to pursue experiments to make progressHow Chet and I align on our core values, but are very different in how we do thingsHow to deliver results with people even when you aren't the same and don't agree on everythingThe number of houses Habitat for Humanity gives away each yearWhich of Chet's three fundamental career skills I struggle with regularlyThe story of Chet speaking up when no one else would and the impact it had on the organization3 Fundamental Career Skills from Today's Guest1. HumilityBe humble in what you do. Know you don't know it all. Be willing to learn.2. BoldnessKnow when to speak up and not pass up opportunities to say something. Avoid being a coward.3. CommunicationCommunicate well through email and in the spoken word, in one-on-one conversations and in meetings.Be brief and concise. Get to the point very quickly.Links and Resources from this EpisodeThe Kansas Leadership Center website.The book, Your Leadership Edge: Lead Anytime, Anywhere.Habitat for Humanity – International website.Habitat for Humanity – Wichita, Kansas website.5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace website.Chet Sears on LinkedIn.Hardheaded podcast website.For More InformationCheck out the full show notes on the episode page at GregHarrod.com.

Dr. Jane Vella and Peter Noteboom chat with Christine Little, Certified Dialogue Education Teacher, about the axiom “Affirmation is like oxygen – we all need it to survive.” Christine first met GLP nearly twenty years ago through her work with Habitat for Humanity International – one of the first organizations to broadly apply a learning-centered approach. Chris and Jane reflect on how this axiom builds on one of Jane's old favorites: lavish affirmations. Genuine affirmation is essential for adult learners, even if they might resist it at first! Read the transcript for the episode on our website. This show is produced by Global Learning Partners and Greg Tilton JR, with theme music by Kyle Donald. Follow us on Twitter (@GLPconsultants), Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn (@GlobalLearningPartners) for the latest updates about the show. Find out more about GLP at www.globallearningpartners.com. Like what you hear? Consider leaving us a review! Check out our sister series – Shift the Power: A Learning-Centered Podcast.

About Today's GuestsMichelle MageeMichelle Magee serves as the Private Grant & Development Coordinator at Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region. In her role, Magee manages a portfolio of more than 60 grants annually that help support the organization's $27 million budget. Prior to joining Habitat Charlotte Region, Magee spent nearly a decade in the nonprofit sector working with local organizations and served in various capacities, including program management, volunteer coordination, and events. Magee graduated from the University of North Carolina Asheville with a bachelor of arts degree in Creative Writing.  Michael Delarosa Michael Anthony Delarosa is the Director of Habitat for Humanity International's Veterans Build program. Since joining Habitat for Humanity in 2017, Michael has played a pivotal role in designing and cultivating some of the most innovative partnerships, including collaborations with veteran organizations, federal, state and local government entities, and other non-profits to create sustainable impact for active, transitioning and veterans deserve a safe, decent, and affordable place to live. Michael served as a U.S. Marine in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom, and Hurricane Katrina.Links Mentioned In This EpisodeHabitat for Humanity International's Veterans Build Initiative Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region PsychArmor Resource of the WeekThe PsychArmor resource for this week is resource of the week is the PsychArmor Course Understanding Why Collaboration Is Important In Supporting The Military Affiliated Population. This course is designed for community leaders interested in exploring some key components to a successful collaborative journey. You will learn how collaboration can provide the structure needed to impact the lives of military members, veterans, their families, and their caregivers. Watch this course to assist in your collaborative journey as well as hear examples of how others have used collective impact principles to better their community. You can find the course by following this link https://psycharmor.org/courses/why-collaboration-is-so-important-in-supporting-military-members-veterans-their-families-and-caregivers/  This Episode Sponsored By:This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.Join Us on Social Media PsychArmor on TwitterPsychArmor on FacebookPsychArmor on YouTubePsychArmor on LinkedInPsychArmor on InstagramTheme MusicOur theme music Don't Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com

Austin sits down with Marilyn Hattaway, the Executive Director of the West Orange Habitat for Humanity in Winter Garden, Florida. WATCH TO ENJOY IMAGES AND VIDEO AT: www.AfterThoughtShow.us West Orange Habitat for Humanity, Inc. was founded in 1990 at the Oakland Presbyterian Church, Oakland Presbyterian Church, Oakland, Florida and is a recognized affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International. Its primary goal is to build houses for God's people in West Orange County, Florida, i.e. Oakland, Ocoee, Winter Garden and Windermere. Habitat for Humanity International is dedicated to eliminating substandard housing locally and worldwide through constructing, rehabilitating and preserving homes; by advocating for fair and just housing policies; and by providing training and access to resources to help families improve their shelter conditions. PLEASE CLICK SUPPORT: www.afterthoughtshow.com Special Guests: Marilyn Hattaway (the Executive Director) Visit their site: www.westorangehabitat.org E-Mail them: info@westorangehabitat.org Follow them on Facebook: @WestOrangeHabitatForHumanity Visit the ReStore: 13369 W. Colonial Dr., Winter Garden, FL | (407) 905-0406 LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE to support and stay updated. Also subscribe and follow at www.AfterThoughtShow.com “After Thought" is all about our History, Heritage, and Community. Please send any inquires to austin@starsandstripesmgmt.com. #WinterGarden #WestOrange #AfterThought #WinterGardenFl #CityOfWinterGarden #WeAreWG #WeAreWinterGarden #WeareWG #WinterGardenFL #WOHFH #HabitatforHumanity #OrlandoFL #WindermereFL #WinterGardenFlorida #AffordableHousing #EastWinterGarden

TSC 92: Henry Cisneros: A Life of Service, from the Barrio to the Mayor's Office to Clinton's Cabinet Episode SummaryThe Honorable Henry Cisneros, former mayor of San Antonio and HUD Secretary, joins The Sydcast to talk about his life's work in politics from city council to the president's cabinet. Mr. Cisneros speaks of the power of local government, place-based practices, and entrepreneurial thinking in politics. Hear Mr. Cisneros's take on the atomization of our news sources, free enterprise and Latinos in Texas, how to make everyday count, and more in this episode of The Sydcast. Syd Finkelstein Syd Finkelstein is the Steven Roth Professor of Management at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College. He holds a Master's degree from the London School of Economics and a Ph.D. from Columbia University. Professor Finkelstein has published 25 books and 90 articles, including the bestsellers Why Smart Executives Fail and Superbosses: How Exceptional Leaders Master the Flow of Talent, which LinkedIn Chairman Reid Hoffman calls the “leadership guide for the Networked Age.” He is also a Fellow of the Academy of Management, a consultant and speaker to leading companies around the world, and a top 25 on the Global Thinkers 50 list of top management gurus. Professor Finkelstein's research and consulting work often relies on in-depth and personal interviews with hundreds of people, an experience that led him to create and host his own podcast, The Sydcast, to uncover and share the stories of all sorts of fascinating people in business, sports, entertainment, politics, academia, and everyday life. Henry CisnerosChairman of American Triple I Partners, LLC.Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors & Equity Owner,Siebert, Williams, Shank, LLC.Founder & Chairman, City ViewHenry Cisneros is Chairman of American Triple I, an infrastructure investment firm based in New York. He is also a Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors & Equity Owner of Shank Williams Cisneros & Co., L.L.C, and Principal of Siebert Williams Shank & Co., LLC. a national municipal and corporate finance firm. Mr. Cisneros is the Founder and Chairman of CityView, which is a partner in building more than 100 communities in 13 states, building more than 7,000 homes with a total value of over $5 billion.Mr. Cisneros' community-building career began at the local level. After serving three terms as a City Councilmember, in 1981, Mr. Cisneros became the first Hispanic-American mayor of a major U.S. city, San Antonio, Texas. During his four terms as Mayor, he helped rebuild the city's economic base and spurred the creation of jobs through massive infrastructure and downtown improvements. In 1984, Mr. Cisneros was interviewed by the Democratic Presidential nominee as a possible candidate for Vice President of the United States and in 1986 was selected as the “Outstanding Mayor” in the nation by City and State Magazine. After completing four terms as Mayor, Mr. Cisneros formed Cisneros Asset Management Company, a fixed income management firm operating nationally and ranked at the time as the second fastest growing money manager in the nation.In 1992, President Clinton appointed Mr. Cisneros to be Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. As a member of President Clinton's Cabinet, Secretary Cisneros has been credited with initiating the revitalization of many of the nation's public housing developments and with formulating policies which contributed to achieving the nation's highest ever homeownership rate. In his role as the President's chief representative to the nation's cities, Mr. Cisneros personally worked in more than 200 U.S. cities in every one of the 50 states.After leaving HUD in 1997, Mr. Cisneros was president and chief operating officer of Univision Communications, the Spanish-language broadcaster which has become the fifth-most-watched television network in the nation. Mr. Cisneros served on Univision's Board of Directors until 2020. Mr. Cisneros has served as President of the National League of Cities, as Deputy Chair of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, and as Vice-Chairman of Habitat for Humanity International. Mr. Cisneros remains active in San Antonio's leadership where he is former Chairman of the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce, the San Antonio Economic Development Foundation, the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and BioMed SA. He is a former member of the advisory board of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Mr. Cisneros has been inducted into the National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB) “Builders Hall of Fame”.Mr. Cisneros has also been author or editor of several books including: Interwoven Destinies: Cities and the Nation. His book project with former HUD Secretary Jack Kemp, Opportunity and Progress: A Bipartisan Platform for National Housing Policy, was presented the Common Purpose Award for demonstrating the potential of bipartisan cooperation and Casa y Comunidad: Latino Home and Neighborhood Design was awarded the Benjamin Franklin Silver Medal in the category of best business book of 2006. In 2017 he co-authored Building Equitable Cities. Mr. Cisneros co-authored The Texas Triangle: An Emerging Power in the Global Economy, release date May 11, 2021.Mr. Cisneros holds a Bachelor of Arts and a master's degree in Urban and Regional Planning from Texas A&M University, where he has been designated a Distinguished Alumnus. He earned a Master's degree in Public Administration from Harvard University, was a graduate assistant in urban economics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, holds a Doctorate in Public Administration from George Washington University, and has been awarded more than 20 honorary doctorates from leading universities. Texas A&M University at San Antonio is the site of the Cisneros Center for Emerging Leaders. He served as an infantry officer in the United States Army. Mr. Cisneros is married to Mary Alice P. Cisneros, who from 2007–2011 served on San Antonio's City Council. They have three children – Teresa, Mercedes, and John Paul – and four grandchildren.Insights from this episode:Reflections on the values of education and how cities can provide free college education. How local government can function in entrepreneurial ways and possibilities of place-based, bottom up politics. Mr. Cisneros journey to mayor and Clinton's cabinet, along with an inside look into cabinet meetings and the interplay between policy and White House obligations. Mr. Cisneros insights into politicians like the Clintons, FDR, and Obama. Reasons why Texas won't turn blue anytime soon.Quotes from the show:“It took a lot of focus and belief in education [to get Henry and his siblings through college]. Our family has almost a secular faith in education.” — Henry Cisneros [11:24]“[Cities] can be masters of their own destinies, can be self-reliant entities, and do things of that nature [such as providing free college education] that they know they need for their goals.” — Henry Cisneros [14:32] “I wanted to do something in my life and my career of service that didn't include necessarily the formal establishment ways of service -- being in the military, being the foreign service-- but I fell in love with the notion of helping build the cities.” — Henry Cisneros [17:36] “What I found in the practices of the city government were so antiquated, so unfair, so unjust that I just couldn't abide it. And I ended up, quite against my own nature, being a firebrand, populace city council member.” — Henry Cisneros [21:24] “An entrepreneur sees a problem, and rather than walking away, it makes them crazy. And they try to fix it. They don't always succeed in fixing it, but that's what they try to do.” — Syd Finkelstein [23:22] “When you approach people with practical solutions instead of labels, like what is properly conservative or what is liberal, radical. When you're talking about solutions, you can get somewhere. We used to say, there's no democratic or republican-- no liberal or conservative-- way to pick up the garbage or to re-develop a neighborhood.” — Henry Cisneros [26:47] On place-based politics: “It's not about the department in Washington. It's not about the extended bureaucracy across the country. It's about how it appears on the ground… We kind of flipped the organizational chart upside down.” — Henry Cisneros [36:03]On the population growth in Texas: “Think about it, who's coming? It's people who are dissatisfied and escaping conditions in other states, which they regard as too progressive.” — Henry Cisneros [51:02]“A mix of things results in the Latino community not being the ingredient that's going to turn Texas blue. It's beginning to split.” — Henry Cisneros [52:23]“There's no longer broadcasting; there's narrowcasting.” — Henry Cisneros [53:43]“Learn all you can and keep an open mind. Think well of the world and other people, and let their ideas get into your world and ferment. You'll be a better person for it. You'll be a happier person. You'll be a unifier.” — Henry Cisneros [56:11]Resources MentionedInside Bureaucracy by Anthony DownsStay Connected: Syd FinkelsteinWebsite: http://thesydcast.comLinkedIn: Sydney FinkelsteinTwitter: @sydfinkelsteinFacebook: The SydcastInstagram: The SydcastHenry CisnerosWebsite: https://www.tripleipartners.com/henry-cisneros/ Linkedin: Henry CisnerosTwitter: @henrycisnerosSubscribe to our podcast + download each episode on Stitcher, iTunes, and Spotify. This episode was produced and managed by Podcast Laundry (www.podcastlaundry.com)

Sean D. Lafferty, Eng - Founder and Chief Executive OfficerSean Lafferty is the founder and chief executive officer at EVG Extracts. As CEO, Sean oversees the strategy, engineering, extraction processes and fabrication of innovative extraction technologies.  Prior to this role, Sean was the vice president of operations and subsequently vice president, technology & strategic projects, for Blue Sun Energy, which he founded, vertically integrated, and was a board member. Under Sean's leadership, Blue Sun raised over $50MM in capital as the company commercialized several new process technologies--including a first-in-the-world commercial scale (30M gal/y) enzymatic biodiesel plant. Sean was also responsible for feedstock procurement, fuel sales/trading, oilseed breeding, farmer coop partnerships, and developing an exclusive authorized distributor network for branded fuel marketing; Blue Sun Fusion.  Sean has over 25 years of progressive leadership experience as an engineer and holds a bachelor of science in electrical engineering from Colorado State University.  He lives in Evergreen, Colorado with his wife, Chris, and two children, where they team up to chase the powder of the nearby ski slopes to telemark and snowboard.Josh Dickinson, MBA - Executive Vice President Sales and Strategic RelationsJosh Dickinson is the executive vice president at EVG Extracts. As EVP, Josh is focused on the scale and growth of the business through sales and strategic relationships.   Josh combines his EPC experience in bio/agricultural processing, renewable energy and ownership of a 178 acre industrial hemp farm with his practical supply chain management, strategy, and risk mitigation skills to make impactful decisions based on data and analytics. His career began in M&A with True Value Hardware and he grew into leading national business development and sales engineering roles with Abengoa, Contech Engineered Solutions and Volt Technical Resources.  Josh is a steward of his farmland committed to organic farming practices and a 15 year servant to his community seeking to alleviate poverty with Habitat for Humanity International. He attended Lindenwood University for his bachelor of science in engineering and then Washington University in St. Louis' Olin Business School for his executive master in business administration.Josh and Sean can be reached at EVGExtracts.com***Follow the Greg Krino Show here...GregKrino.comYouTubeInstagramFacebookTwitterLinkedInIf you enjoyed the podcast, please leave a short review on your podcast app. It takes only a minute, and it really helps convince popular guests to join me.If you have comments or ideas for the show, please contact me at gregkrinoshow@gmail.com.

This week, Steve had the opportunity to speak with Andrew Nobbay, commercial director of Oxy Low Carbon Ventures. Andrew's advice for future generations is to be kind and give the other person the benefit of the doubt. Andrew is always willing to lend a helping hand, which truly shows through his extensive volunteer experience, including “Best Buddies International” and "Habitat for Humanity International." Andrew has been apart of Oxy for 26 years, and Oxy Low Carbon Ventures for two years, which is committed to making the world a better place and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. He has played many different roles in the company ranging from the director of IT planning, financial reporting, performance improvement, and now serves as the commercial director.Learn more about the Strategic Financial Leadership podcast: https://www.strategicfinancialleadership.com/podcast

A detailed discussion on leadership with Mrs. Natosha Reid Rice, the first Global Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer at Habitat for Humanity International. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The following is a conversation between Jonathan Reckford, Chief Executive Officer of Habitat for Humanity International and Denver Frederick, the Host of the Business of Giving. In this interview, Jonathan Reckford, CEO of Habitat for Humanity International, shares the following: • The growing housing crisis • The need to maintain capacity to respond at scale during recover phase • The importance of core values guiding organization's response in a crisis.

Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity presents DALLAS UNPLUGGED In this episode, Tosha Herron-Bruff sits down with Natosha Reid Rice, Associate General Counsel of Habitat for Humanity International. They talk about Habitat on the Hill 2020, the Cost of Home initiative, home affordability, and what matters most to the community here in Dallas. Follow Dallas Unplugged on iTunes & Spotify. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ DONATE TODAY! http://bit.ly/dallashabitatdonate Check out our website and other social media pages for more info! http://www.dallasareahabitat.org/ http://www.facebook.com/dallashabitat http://www.twitter.com/DallasHabitat http://www.linkedin.com/company/dalla...