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Global Minnesota's Great Decisions foreign policy discussion groups make international topics accessible to people all across the state. Anyone can join or start a group to begin discussing important global topics in your community. One of this year's Great Decisions topics is AI and National Security. Artificial Intelligence has the potential to change large sections of the global economy, social interactions, and geopolitical dynamics. On May 19, Global Minnesota will be hosting an in-depth discussion all about the intersection of AI and National Security with one of our newest Great Decisions Speakers, Ren Bin Lee Dixon. This episode is primer on the upcoming conversation with Ren Bin to help bring you up to speed on all things AI. She is an Artificial Intelligence policy researcher with a Master's in Public Policy, specializing in AI governance, from the Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota. As a Research Fellow at the Center for AI and Digital Policy, she provided policy recommendations to governments and multilateral organizations, shaping frameworks for responsible AI governance. Ren Bin also collaborates with the Center for Security and Emerging Technology on policy briefs addressing AI harm.   Links Upcoming Event: AI & National Security Great Decisions Discussion Groups Podcast Episode: Great Decisions Discussion Groups   This interview was recorded on April 21, 2025.

Description What is Donald Trump's economic policy? Stephen Moore argues that the President's reductions in taxes and regulations will boost economic growth, reduce inflation, and improve the standard of living of all Americans. About this series: Conservative Voices at the Humphrey School is a lecture series that highlights prominent conservative thinkers and public officials from a variety of policy areas and backgrounds. The series is presented by the Center for the Study of Politics and Governance whose mission is to generate dialogue across difference by stimulating vigorous and civil debate. Event made possible by the Minnesota Business Partnership.

Millennials are Minnesota's largest generation by population and are the largest portion of the workforce. That's according to the most recent state data from 2023 obtained by MPR News. The generation ranges from age 29 at the youngest and in their early 40s at the oldest. They are an important part of our economy. But they've faced a lot of economic headwinds. The 2008 Great Recession and COVID-19. And now there is more economic uncertainty ahead. Janna Johnson is an associate professor at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota. She joined Minnesota Now to break down the importance of the millennial generation and what the possibility of another economic crisis could mean.

310: Why is Now the Time for Future Thinking? (Trista Harris)SUMMARYSpecial thanks to TowneBank for bringing these conversations to life, and for their commitment to strengthening nonprofit organizations. Learn more about how they can help at TowneBank.com/NonprofitBanking.How can nonprofit leaders break free from the exhausting cycle of putting our fires to create a clear, future-focused strategy that drives long-term impact? In episode 310 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, philanthropic futurist, Trista Harris dives into why many in the sector struggle to think beyond immediate crises and how future-focused strategies can drive transformational change. Learn practical tools for envisioning long-term impact, including how to align organizational activities with a shared vision and develop a rolling three-year strategic plan. With actionable insights on integrating futurism into your culture and engaging stakeholders, this conversation will inspire you to reimagine what's possible for your organization—and equip you to build a brighter, more equitable future.ABOUT TRISTATrista Harris is a renowned philanthropic futurist who advocates for the use of futurism to address critical community challenges worldwide. Her groundbreaking work has been featured in Forbes, CNN, The New York Times, The Chronicle of Philanthropy, and many social sector blogs. Trista is the President of FutureGood, a consultancy that helps visionaries create a better future. She has authored two books - "How to Become a Nonprofit Rockstar" and "FutureGood.". Prior to her work at FutureGood, she served as President of the Minnesota Council on Foundations, a thriving grant-making community that awards over $1.5 billion annually. She was also the Executive Director of the Headwaters Foundation for Justice and a Program Officer at Minnesota Philanthropy Partners. A strategic foresight expert certified by Oxford University, Trista holds a Master of Public Policy degree from the Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota and a Bachelor of Arts from Howard University.EPISODE TOPICS & RESOURCES Rest is Resistance: Free Yourself from Grind Culture and Reclaim Your Life by Tricia HerseyParable of the Sower by Octavia ButlerHave you gotten Patton's book Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership: Seven Keys to Advancing Your Career in the Philanthropic Sector – Now available on AudibleDon't miss our weekly Thursday Leadership Lens for the latest on nonprofit leadership

To slow a warming climate, Minnesota is changing where it gets electricity — shrinking the state's reliance on fossil fuels and expanding the use of renewable energy. Today, more than half of Minnesota's electricity comes from solar, wind and hydropower. But challenges remain.For the state to reach its ambitious goal of being carbon neutral by 2050, Minnesotans would need to embrace new ways of heating homes, traveling, powering the state's factories and much more. And now there are questions about how President Donald Trump's tariffs and opposition to wind and solar energy might affect an energy transition. MPR News has been exploring a transition to a carbon-free economy in the series Getting to Green. MPR News correspondents Dan Kraker and Kirsti Marohn talk about the progress toward green energy and what the future holds. Guests: Allen Gleckner is the executive lead for policy and programs at Fresh Energy, a St. Paul-based clean energy nonprofit that develops decarbonization strategies to advance the clean energy economy. He focuses on technical innovation and policies that will lead to clean energy in the electric system.  Gabriel Chan is an associate professor at the University of Minnesota's Humphrey School of Public Affairs where he focuses on science, technology and environmental policy. He co-directs the Center for Science Technology, and Environmental Policy and the Electric Cooperative Innovation Center. 

We welcome Rebecca Walker, who is a Ph.D. Candidate in Urban and Regional Planning at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota. Her research considers the intersection of housing, equity, and the environment in American cities. We're talking about her paper “Making the City of Lakes: whiteness, nature, and urban development in Minneapolis,” published in the Annals of the American Association of Geography with co-authors Hannah Ramer, Kate Derickson, and Bonnie Keeler in 2023. Follow Rebecca Walker on Twitter @RebHWalker Mapping Prejudice Project: https://mappingprejudice.umn.edu/about-us/project Merchandise: https://densecitypod.myshopify.com/ Artwork: https://www.etsy.com/shop/EmilyHIllustrations?ref=search_shop_redirect Music: Ryan Kinnear, Reid Cai, and Becca Mayers Dense City Podcast: https://www.rebeccamayers.com/dense-city-podcast.html Transcript Find the transcript on our website.

Professor Larry Jacobs from the Humphrey School of Public Affairs talks about the passing of former president Jimmy Carter and the impact he made on the country before during and after his time in office.

Professor Larry Jacobs from the Humphrey School of Public Affairs talks about the passing of former president Jimmy Carter and the impact he made on the country before during and after his time in office.

Healthcare is often a tangled web of bureaucracy and inefficiencies. In this week's episode, both of our storytellers share their experiences navigating its many flaws. Part 1: Zoe Wisnoski's takes matters into her own hands when her son has months of ongoing fevers. Part 2: During the pandemic, epidemiologist Bryon Backenson becomes disheartened when the public stops cooperating with public health authorities. Zoe Wisnoski is a seeker of stories, adventure, travel, and moments that stick with you. She stumbled into the world of storytelling through a training put on by Story Collider. Her passion for activism buoyed by a penchant for oversharing has finally found a home. Formerly a feminist policy analyst with a Masters in Public Policy from the Humphrey School of Public Affairs, now a full time - still feminist - mother, Zoe spends her time attempting to create joy amidst utter chaos. When her son was diagnosed with the super rare, to date minimally understood, genetic disease Tatton Brown Rahman Syndrome (TBRS), Zoe reoriented her educational and professional background to meeting his needs and volunteering with the TBRS Community, the nonprofit aimed at supporting families and advancing research for TBRS. In 2024 she joined the board of directors and continues to search for answers. Bryon Backenson is an epidemiologist. He is currently the director of the Bureau of Communicable Disease Control at the New York State Department of Health. He and his team investigate, respond to, and research infectious disease outbreaks. He is also a professor in the University at Albany College of Integrated Health Sciences, where he teaches in the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics. When not thinking about disease, he spends his time hiking, fishing, and reading. While he talks about epidemiology and infectious diseases all the time in classes, meetings, and webinars, this is the first time he's tried to tell his own story in this kind of format. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you feeling anxious about the election? You're not alone.  Seven in 10 adults said the election was a significant source of stress in their lives, according to an annual survey by the American Psychological Association.Many voters are feeling a sense of unease and foreboding as we move into the final hours of a presidential election that both candidates have described as a vote on the future of the nation.The news has been full of stories about election anxiety. Religious groups, college campuses and workplace mental health providers are offering strategies and spaces for people to cope with the uncertainty.MPR News host Angela Davis talked with guests and listeners about why election anxiety is so pervasive and how to make plans for managing the stress and protecting your mental health as the votes are counted.Guests: Catherine Squires is professor emerita of communication studies and served as associate dean of the Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota. Recently she was the senior fellow in residence at the African American Leadership Forum in the Twin Cities. She is a writer and yoga practitioner who uses movement and storytelling to support healing change.   Michelle Sherman is a clinical psychologist in private practice. She is board certified in couple and family psychology and is a fellow of the American Psychological Association. She was a professor in the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health at the University of Minnesota Medical School and also worked with military families through VA Health Care. She has published resources for teenagers and adults with family members living with a mental illness or history of trauma.    Subscribe to the MPR News with Angela Davis podcast on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify or RSS.    Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation.     

This episode continues our series of DEI conversations originally featured during the DEI Symposium of the NCDA 2024 Global Career Development Association Conference in San Diego, CA. Dr. Natasha Barnes-Gwynn hosts a discussion with Denise Felder that explores how career advising can be reimagined through a lens of decolonization.What does it mean to decolonize? In many aspects of our lives, the concepts we live by were not developed by people like us. This discussion includes the intersections of career readiness and social justice, particularly focusing on marginalized communities. The conversation covers practical ways to make career development more inclusive by addressing systemic inequalities and reshaping traditional advising approaches. Natasha Barnes-Gwynn Ed.D, GCDF, CCC, NCC is a Clinical Professor at Southern New Hampshire University. She also serves as a career consultant through her private practice, Increasing Our Understanding (I.O.U.) Consultation, LLC.Denise Felder (she/her; @DeniseMpls) is a Workforce Equity Advocate and Career Coach with nearly 20 years experience exploring the intersections of career readiness and social justice. She supports the work and life plans of job seekers and career changers from marginalized communities in numerous K-12, higher education, community, and public organizations. Denise is a past president of the Minnesota Career Development Association, a Certified Poverty Awareness Coach, an Offender Job Retention Specialist, and a YWCA Racial Justice Facilitator. Her credentials also include the Equity Works Leadership Institute at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota's ECHO (Equity Certificate Hosted Online) Diversity Certificate, and the Josie R. Johnson Leadership Academy with the Twin Cities African American Leadership Forum. Denise earned a master's degree in Community Psychology from Metropolitan State University. Her consulting business DeniseMpls Career Services is based in Minneapolis, MN, operates in cyberspace, and lives in the hearts of many.  RESOURCESDEIBA Roundtable Handout from 2025 NCDA ConferenceDecolonizing the Workplace: How to Rethink Your Organizational Culture and Leadership Approach (Berret-Koeler)A consciousness-raising approach to career development (Career Guidance for Social Justice)Equity Expansion Glossary: bit.ly/Glossary-DeniseMpls Equity Expansion Media List: https://bit.ly/media-list-DeniseMplsSend us a text

Helping low income Americans move up economically remains an important challenge for policy makers. This is especially true in rural America. Robert Doar, President, American Enterprise Institute, visits to discuss today's conservative responses to poverty and limited economic mobility. His visit is part of the Conservative Voices at the Humphrey School series with Vin Weber and Larry Jacobs About this series: "Conservative Voices at the Humphrey School" will highlight prominent conservative thinkers and public officials from a variety of policy areas and backgrounds. The series is presented by the Center for the Study of Politics and Governance whose mission is to generate dialogue across difference by stimulating vigorous and civil debate. Prior guests include Ramesh Ponnuru (Senior Editor, National Review); Aimee Guidera (Secretary of Education, Virginia); and Stephen Hadley (National Security Advisor, George W. Bush).

In honor of the 10th anniversary of the passage of the Women's Economic Security Act (WESA), which guarantees nursing rights for Minnesota workers, we are re-releasing our 2023 episode on Pregnancy and Pumping Rights.  In 2014, Gender Justice helped catapult the life-changing package of legislation known as the Women's Economic Security Act over the finishing line. In the decade since, the policies have been further strengthened, solidifying protections for pregnant and nursing employees, creating supports for parents of young children, narrowing the gender pay gap, and more. In this episode, Senior Staff Attorney Sara Jane Baldwin and Humphrey School of Public Affairs policy student Allison Glass discuss the law and its implications.  ""Our goal with every case we take is to improve the law and improve people's lives more than just one client. We can have all the great laws we want, but if they're not enforced, then there's no real change," says Senior Staff Attorney Sara Jane Baldwin. "So there's a lot of work to do, and we're ready to do it." Join us on Monday, May 13th to celebrate the 10th anniversary of WESA! • Time: 8 am – noon • Where: Minnesota Senate Building, Room 1200, at 95 University Ave. W. in St. Paul (a virtual option is available.) Visit the "Gender Justice" Website ⁠here⁠ and "Unrestrict Minnesota" ⁠here⁠. The GJB is produced by Michael at ⁠www.501MediaGroup.com⁠ & Audra Grigus. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/genderjustice/message

Finding common ground in Washington is rare and urgent. Rob Portman has a record of passing more than 200 bills that were signed into law by Presidents Obama, Trump, and Biden. His leadership is exemplified by the 2021 infrastructure bill that builds an economic lifeline to the future, support to defend Ukraine's freedom in the face of growing Republican resistance, and courageous defense of his son's decision to come out as gay. In conversation with moderator Larry Jacobs, Rob Portman will draw on his three decades of experience working for two Republican Presidents and serving in Congress as a Republican Representative and US Senator to identify his approaches to achieving bipartisan progress. About the Series: The Nakasaka Dialogues stimulate conversations about the state of public life and encourage progress toward our shared bonds. This event series is made possible by a generous contribution from Humphrey School of Public Affairs alumnus Kiyoshi Nakasaka.

As a child in Georgia, Reatha Clark King picked cotton for $6 a day to help her family make ends meet. Then, buoyed on the hopes and expectations of her family and church, she blazed a trail from a one-room schoolhouse in the segregated South to college.  She pushed past gender and racial barriers as a Black woman to become a research chemist in the 1960s, contributing to NASA's moon landing. She went on to become a college dean, university president and a philanthropist and a vice president of a major corporation.  Earlier this week, she was honored at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota with a reception and celebration of her recent biography, “Find a Trail or Blaze One.”  MPR News host Angela Davis talks with Minnesota trailblazer Reatha Clark King about her life. Guest:  Reatha Clark King worked as a research chemist for the National Bureau of Standards in Washington, D.C. In the 1960s. She moved to Minnesota to become president of Metropolitan State University from 1977 to 1988. She was a vice president of General Mills Corporation and president and executive director of the General Mills Foundation until she retired in 2002. Her biography “Find a Trail or Blaze One” was published in 2021.  

As a child in Georgia, Reatha Clark King picked cotton for $6 a day to help her family make ends meet. Then, buoyed on the hopes and expectations of her family and church, she blazed a trail from a one-room schoolhouse in the segregated South to college.  She pushed past gender and racial barriers as a Black woman to become a research chemist in the 1960s, contributing to NASA's moon landing. She went on to become a college dean, university president and a philanthropist and a vice president of a major corporation.  Earlier this week, she was honored at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota with a reception and celebration of her recent biography, “Find a Trail or Blaze One.”  MPR News host Angela Davis talks with Minnesota trailblazer Reatha Clark King about her life. Guest:  Reatha Clark King worked as a research chemist for the National Bureau of Standards in Washington, D.C. In the 1960s. She moved to Minnesota to become president of Metropolitan State University from 1977 to 1988. She was a vice president of General Mills Corporation and president and executive director of the General Mills Foundation until she retired in 2002. Her biography “Find a Trail or Blaze One” was published in 2021.  

Reviving a sense of community and reflecting on his time working with Martin Luther King Jr.Martin Luther King Jr.'s message was rooted in uplifting the people and organizing Americans for a better sense of community. He passionately advocated for equality, justice, and unity, envisioning a society where individuals transcended racial and social divides to stand together in solidarity. King's powerful speeches, such as his iconic "I Have a Dream" address, emphasized the importance of love, understanding, and nonviolent resistance in pursuing a more harmonious society. His vision was about civil rights and fostering a collective spirit that could bring about positive change and create a stronger, more inclusive community where all people could excel and thrive no matter their background.In this fascinating conversation, Harry joins Wilk to discuss:      How his father's time with the Red Cross resulted in both Harry and his father working with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the S.C.L.C.      Run-ins with the KKK and other white supremacists.      The difference between the philosophies of pacifism and non-violence.       “Operation Dialogue” and the Citizenship Schools programs of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference      Finding the divine and humanity in all people.      Book: “If Your Back's Not Bent” by Dorothy Cotton      Movie “Best of Enemies”      Our Christian faith & of course the common cause work we do with the organization Braver AngelsWho are  Harry Boyte?Harry C. Boyte is a co-founder of the Institute for Public Life and Work and Senior Scholar of Public Work Philosophy at the Institute and also at Augsburg University in Minneapolis, MN.  He founded and for 20 years directed and co-directed the Center for Democracy and Citizenship (CDC) at the University of Minnesota's Humphrey School of Public Affairs. As a young man he worked in the citizenship schools sponsored by SCLC, Martin Luther King Jr.'s organization. Learn more about and connect with Harry Boyte online:website: https://www.iplw.org/(X) formerly know as Twitter: @HarryBoyteWhat have you done today to make your life a better life? What have you done today to make the world a better place? The world is a better place if we are better people. That begins with each of us leading a better life. Be kind to one another. Be grateful for everything you've got. Make each and every day the day that you want it to be!Please follow The Derate The Hate podcast on:Facebook, Instagram, Twitter , TruthSocial,  Rumble, YouTube Subscribe to us wherever you enjoy your audio. Please leave us a rating and feedback. Send me a message on any media platform or subscribe directly from our sites. Let us know about someone you think should be on our podcast. If we book them for a conversation, I'll send you a free gift! Not on social media? You can share your thoughts directly with me at wilk@wilksworld.comI look forward to hearing from you!

Remember, you can watch the Superpowers for Good show on e360tv. To watch the episode, download the #e360tv channel app to your streaming device–Roku, AppleTV or AmazonFireTV–or your mobile device. You can even watch it on the web.When you purchase an item after clicking a link here, we may earn a commission. It's an easy way to support our work.Devin: What is your superpower?Trista: My superpower is helping other people predict and shape the future.Trista Harris is the author of FutureGood and founder and president of a consulting firm by the same name that helps “visionary leaders build a more beautiful and equitable future” using strategic planning and visioning tools.The future is scary to anyone who has seen one of the Terminator movies or who has read about a self-driving car killing someone. There is some valid foundation for that fear, Trista notes.She shared a recent experience of a large robot hugging her; factory managers can train it to replace humans performing various repetitive tasks. The owners who replace humans with more cost-efficient (profitable) robots will naturally benefit. How do workers benefit?Trista suggests taxing robots and distributing the funds as a universal basic income (UBI), celebrating the fact that humans could be relieved of work that we don't enjoy. She sees a future where we work fewer hours and still earn as much.“We're doing a lot of work at FutureGood to think about what a more beautiful and equitable future looks like where we can use these tools but not get the sort of dystopian science fiction version of the future that I think many of your viewers are probably a little worried about,” Trista says.There are good uses for AI as well. It can also enhance the work of nonprofits, helping them become more efficient at delivering impact and raising more money. Over the years, Trista has polished her superpower, helping others predict and shape the future. It enables her to help organizations do more good.AI Episode Summary* In this episode, Devin Thorpe interviews Trista Harris, the President of FutureGood, about the future of good and philanthropy.* Trista shares her experience of attending a futurist conference where she saw a robot designed to replace humans on a production line.* She believes that robotics and artificial intelligence can free humans from repetitive work and allow them to focus on more meaningful tasks.* Trista mentions the challenges of ensuring a more equitable future and emphasizes the need to tax these tools appropriately and redistribute the wealth generated.* Devin discusses the impact of technology on his own life and how it is changing at an unprecedented rate.* Trista highlights the potential of artificial intelligence in the social sector, particularly in fundraising and customization of donor communications.* She cautions against organizations using these tools to replace human workers entirely and advocates for a reduction in work hours with fair compensation through universal basic income.* Trista shares her experience of interviewing Richard Branson, who she admires for his philanthropic work, and how it inspired her to write her book, "FutureGood."* Trista Harris talks about her consultancy, FutureGood, which helps visionary leaders build a more equitable future through strategic planning, visioning work, and teaching futurism skills.* Trista's superpower is helping people predict and shape the future. She shares a success story of a politician who was able to transform her community through her leadership, facilitated by FutureGood retreats and training programs.How to Develop Helping Others Predict and Shape the Future As a SuperpowerTrista hosts mastermind retreats for her clients in the social sector who want to increase their impact. At her first event, one of the participants expressed interest in running for office. Another had recently run; she shared the challenges and difficulties in an hours-long conversation. In the wee hours of the morning, as the group adjourned, she admitted, however, that many opportunities had come from her campaign. She recommended running.“Soon after the retreat, this woman decided to run. We fundraised for her, and we had a group chat of encouragement. One of the mastermind members became our finance chair for her campaign,” Trista says. “She was elected, the youngest and the only Filipino American woman that had ever been on the county board for Hennepin County, the largest county in Minnesota.”Trista has some tips for developing the ability to predict and shape the future:* Set aside 5 percent of your time for working on the future* Set and follow Google alerts using the keyword “future” along with your domain's keywords* Connect with others over Slack or similar communities to discuss the ideasBy following Trista's advice, you can develop skills that will help you predict and shape the future–and help others do the same. With practice, you could make it a superpower that enables you to do more good in the world.Remember, however, that research into success suggests that building on your own superpowers is more important than creating new ones or overcoming weaknesses. You do you!Guest ProfileTrista Harris (she/her):Philanthropic Futurist and President, FutureGoodAbout FutureGood: FutureGood is a consultancy that helps visionary leaders build a better future through strategic visioning, retreats, cohorts, and online learning programs.Website: www.WeAreFutureGood.comTwitter Handle: @WeAreFutureGoodCompany Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/WeAreFutureGoodBiographical Information: Trista Harris is a philanthropic futurist and is nationally known as a passionate advocate for leaders in the philanthropic and nonprofit sectors. Trista's work has been covered by the Chronicle of Philanthropy, Forbes, CNN, the New York Times, and numerous social sector blogs. She is also the co-author of the book “How to Become a Nonprofit Rockstar” and the author of “FutureGood.” She is the President of FutureGood, a consultancy focused on helping visionaries build a better future. She has spent her whole career dedicated to the social sector, starting with a job as a summer parks assistant at the age of 15. Before starting FutureGood, Trista was President of the Minnesota Council on Foundations, a vibrant community of grantmakers who award more than $1.5 billion annually. Prior to joining MCF in 2013, she was executive director of the Headwaters Foundation for Justice in Minneapolis, and she previously served as a program officer at the St. Paul Foundation.Trista has been certified in strategic foresight by Oxford University, earned her Master of Public Policy degree from the Humphrey School of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota, and her Bachelor of Arts from Howard University. She is a board member for Tides, one of the largest social justice funders in the world that provides fiscal sponsorship, donor-advised funds, impact investing, and a variety of grantmaking solutions to advance social justice and equity. Trista served on the Minnesota Super Bowl Host Committee and the Governor's Council on Law Enforcement and Community Relations, which was convened after the shooting of Philando Castile. She is a passionate national advocate for the social sector, using the tools of futurism to solve our communities' most pressing challenges.Twitter Handle: @TristaHarrisPersonal Facebook Profile: facebook.com/TristaharrisLinkedin: linkedin.com/company/futuregoodstudioInstagram Handle: @weare_futuregoodSuperpowers for Good is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Superpowers for Good at www.superpowers4good.com/subscribe

S3 Ep 3 | According to a new study, Black and Hispanic real estate developers together make up less than 1 percent of their industry. This gap in the real estate industry isn't just a representation crisis, it's also a huge missed opportunity – the study estimates a more diverse industry could create more than $100 billion in new revenue. Investing in systemic change could close this gap and actually bring lasting economic growth to many communities. US Bancorp Impact Finance, a subsidiary of US Bank, has taken a lead role in addressing systemic issues by investing in community development across the nation. In this episode Miranda Walker, US Bancorp's Affordable Housing Impact Capital Manager, shares how they are creatively working with CDFIs and BIPOC led developers to uplift local communities.About Miranda.Miranda Walker joined U.S. Bancorp Impact Finance in 2022. In her role as impact capital manager, Miranda focuses on deploying capital to emerging developers of color. Prior to joining U.S. Bancorp Impact Finance, she managed the development of affordable housing in the Twin Cities. Her nearly 15 years of development experience involved feasibility analyses, site acquisition, entitlement, design development, construction management, financial modeling, tax credit application and financing, and permanent financing conversion. In addition to her affordable housing work, Miranda has served as a Planning Commissioner for the City of Brooklyn Park and as a volunteer for Hands On Twin Cities and Habitat for Humanity. Currently, she serves on the board of Alliance Housing and provides advisory support for Twin Cities LISC. Miranda earned a B.A. in Studies of Cinema and Media Culture and a Master's in Urban and Regional Planning from the Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota.Renegade Capital Tools & Tips.A renegade not only listens but acts. We've consolidated a few tips from this episode for taking action to increase diversity in real estate development.Invest in diverse and emerging developers: There are opportunities for investors at every level to use capital to support diverse and emerging real estate developers. Everyday investors can open accounts and place deposits with banks that drive this work, like US Bank and local CDFIs. Institutional investors, other developers, and philanthropists can look for partners and initiatives already committed to this work. Find the diverse developers in your community: Grove has published a map and directory of Black and Hispanic developers to assist those who want to connect and do business with these developers. Learn about the ongoing work in your own community and stay up to date on the current issues they face. Invest With US Bancorp Impact Finance: If your organization wants to expand its investment portfolio to include real estate that supports developers and communities of color, contact US Bancorp Impact Finance to learn how you can drive systemic change.Support the showLove the podcast? Subscribe and follow to never miss an episode.Linkedin | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Join our mailing list

Vice President Walter Mondale was a pioneer in US housing policy. He championed the Fair Housing Act (1968) to outlaw discrimination based on race, religion, national origin, sex, and family status. How has this landmark law for fair housing impacted our challenges today with affordability and access? How does the Fair Housing Act empower communities today? This extraordinary program brings together national and state leaders in housing - Greg Squires (George Washington University) and Ingrid Gould Ellen (New York University) join Minnesota experts Edward Goetz (University of Minnesota, Humphrey School), Myron Orfield (University of Minnesota, Law School), Shannon Smith Jones (Greater Twin Cities United Way), and Maureen Michalski (Ryan Companies). About this Series: The Mondale Dialogues are a series of events that project the decency and fairness that guided the public life of Walter F. Mondale and the principles he long fought for. They feature prominent local, national, and international luminaries working on pressing issues of our time. Students, faculty, community members, as well as our online global audience, will find the Mondale Dialogues engaging, informative and thought-provoking. Event made possible by Penny and Bill George and the George Family Foundation

A number of community groups in Minneapolis are calling for a cease-fire in Gaza as the war between Israel and Hamas continues to escalate. Hundreds of people were killed Tuesday in a blast at a hospital in Gaza. Protests erupted around the world. Thousands of people have died in both Israel and Gaza over the last week and a half.To help us put this all into context, Professor Eric Schwartz joined MPR News Host Cathy Wurzer. He is chair of the Humphrey School's global policy area at the University of Minnesota.Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation.Subscribe to the Minnesota Now podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.  We attempt to make transcripts for Minnesota Now available the next business day after a broadcast. When ready they will appear here. 

Nonviolence and a Needed Revival of Humanity and Moral Clarity Learning not to hate those with whom we disagree is a profound lesson in cultivating empathy and understanding. Often, violence and hate stem from a sense of feeling devalued or misunderstood. Embracing the idea that everyone's perspective is shaped by unique experiences can foster compassion and bridge the gaps that divide us. In the Christian faith, there is a powerful call to love one's neighbor and even one's enemies. This ethos encourages believers to rise above animosity, recognizing the inherent dignity in each person. A genuine adherence to Christian principles can lead to a revival of humanity, emphasizing love, forgiveness, and moral clarity. By embodying these values, individuals can contribute to a more harmonious and compassionate world, transcending the divisive forces of hatred and violence.  I'm joined in this episode by my fellow Braver Angels Harry Boyte and Marie Ström to discuss nonviolence and a needed revival of humanity and moral clarity.Who are  Harry Boyte and Marie Ström?Harry C. Boyte is a co-founder of the Institute for Public Life and Work and Senior Scholar of Public Work Philosophy at the Institute and also at Augsburg University in Minneapolis, MN.  He founded and for 20 years directed and co-directed the Center for Democracy and Citizenship (CDC) at the University of Minnesota's Humphrey School of Public Affairs. As a young man he worked in the citizenship schools sponsored by SCLC, Martin Luther King's organization.Marie-Louise Ström is a co-founder of the Institute for Public Life and Work. Originally from South Africa, for 20 years she managed democracy education work at the Institute for Democracy in South Africa (Idasa), the major independent democracy building organization in Africa. In 2001, as an international fellow at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota, Ström became acquainted with the Public Work approach of the Center for Democracy and Citizenship. She adopted this approach in citizen leadership training programs across the continent of Africa, working with professionals from diverse backgrounds as well as grassroots leaders.Learn more about and connect with Harry & Marie online:website: https://www.iplw.org/What have you done today to make your life a better life? What have you done today to make the world a better place? The world is a better place if we are better people. That begins with each of us leading a better life. Be kind to one another. Be grateful for everything you've got. Make each and every day the day that you want it to be!Please follow The Derate The Hate podcast on:Facebook, Instagram, Twitter , TruthSocial, Parler, Rumble, YouTube Subscribe to us wherever you enjoy your audio. Please leave us a rating and feedback. Send me a message on any media platform or subscribe directly from our sites. Let us know about someone you think should be on our podcast. If we book them for a conversation, I'll send you a free gift! Not on social media? You can share your thoughts directly with me at wilk@wilksworld.comI look forward to hearing from you!

Morris Kleiner, the AFL-CIO Chair in Labor Policy at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota and arguably the world's leading authority on occupational licensing, joins the podcast to discuss how he became an economist, the origins of occupational licensing in the 19th and 20th centuries, how since WW2 it's become a major barrier to economic opportunity in the U.S., and how there is some hope for a growing tide of policy initiatives in the early 21st century seeking to relax occupational licensing regulations.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/economics

Morris Kleiner, the AFL-CIO Chair in Labor Policy at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota and arguably the world's leading authority on occupational licensing, joins the podcast to discuss how he became an economist, the origins of occupational licensing in the 19th and 20th centuries, how since WW2 it's become a major barrier to economic opportunity in the U.S., and how there is some hope for a growing tide of policy initiatives in the early 21st century seeking to relax occupational licensing regulations.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Morris Kleiner, the AFL-CIO Chair in Labor Policy at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota and arguably the world's leading authority on occupational licensing, joins the podcast to discuss how he became an economist, the origins of occupational licensing in the 19th and 20th centuries, how since WW2 it's become a major barrier to economic opportunity in the U.S., and how there is some hope for a growing tide of policy initiatives in the early 21st century seeking to relax occupational licensing regulations.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has made excellence in education a top priority and his Secretary of Education, Aimee Rogstad Guidera, is responsible for making this vision a reality in the state's schools. The foundation of their work is the conviction that parents matter in all decisions impacting a child's health, education, and well being. Congressman Vin Weber and Professor Larry Jacobs moderate the conversation with Secretary Guidera.

In October, some of Global Minnesota's staff will be participating in the International Strategic Crisis Negotiation Exercise (also known as ISCNE) at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs. This is a diplomacy simulation designed to help college students learn about the negotiation process. To help the students prepare and to bring the discussion of critical issues to all Minnesotans, Global Minnesota will host two free public events featuring former U.S. Ambassadors. The first will include former Ambassador to Cyprus, Kathleen Doherty, on October 19, while the second will feature former Ambassador and Deputy Assistance Secretary of State Ron Neumann on October 30. On this episode, hear from the local organizer for the ISCNE event, retired U.S. Navy Commander Jon Olson and Diplomat-in-Residence for the University of Minnesota – Duluth Tom Hanson. They've provide an exclusive preview of these two upcoming diplomacy events, the situation in Cyprus, and how Global Minnesota and the ISNCE program inform and engage the next generation of leaders.

The lack of right-of-center professors on University campuses limits the range of ideas explored, stifles debate, and may discourage students from articulating and pursuing conservative ideas. One promising approach to restoring balance is to build within universities programs and centers devoted to exploring the key questions of social and political life without ruling out conservative answers. Their purpose is to intentionally create places for wide-ranging debate. Join us for a discussion with Ramesh Ponnuru, editor of the National Review, as he makes the case for restoring intellectual diversity on University campuses. Former Congressman Vin Weber and Professor Larry Jacobs will moderate. This event was rescheduled from June due to an illness. About this series: Conservative Voices at the Humphrey School will highlight prominent conservative thinkers and public officials from a variety of policy areas and backgrounds. The series is presented by the Center for the Study of Politics and Governance whose mission is to generate dialogue across difference by stimulating vigorous and civil debate.

Host Jon Olson and Steve Andreasen from the Humphrey School at the University of Minnesota discuss the ongoing humanitarian crisis and civil war in Ethiopia.

 Host Jon Olson and Steve Andreasen from the Humphrey School at the University of Minnesota discuss the ongoing humanitarian crisis and civil war in Ethiopia. 

As the U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine from 2016-2019, Marie “Masha” Yovanovitch played a critical role in anti-corruption efforts and supporting Ukraine in the fight against Russia's invasion of Crimea and the Donbas region. Hear a discussion from Global Minnesota with Ambassador Yovanovitch at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs. Hear about her new memoir, her time in Ukraine and her long diplomatic career.

Global Minnesota recently launched a new virtual youth diplomacy program to connect Ukrainian and American high school students. In this program, students from Kyiv and Lviv, Ukraine are connecting with Edina High School students through online meetings and via social media platforms. On the latest episode of The Global Minnesota Podcast, hear from Edina High School teacher Lindsey Smaka and Andrii Ushytskyi from America House, Kyiv on how these young people have deepened their knowledge, empathy and understanding of one another during this difficult time in Ukraine. Global Minnesota will host a public event featuring the former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch on June 14. Hear a wide-ranging discussion with Ambassador Yovanovitch at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs starting at 6:00 PM. She will discuss her time in Ukraine, her diplomatic career, and will sign copies of her new memoir "Lessons from the Edge." Sign up here.

"Mother Nature does not create monocultures". Paying attention to the climate and our soil is something we need to be focusing on these days. I sat down and chatted with Ian Williams on why we should care about climate change and regenerative agriculture and what we can do today to help.In this episode Ian talks about…His story and background in drugs and alcohol and how he turned his life aroundWhy he was more into holistic and integrative practices of health and wellnessWhy he is involved in regenerative agriculture and climate changeDescribes his book “Soil & Spirit: Seeds of Purpose, Nature's Insight, & the Deep Work of Transformational Change”And so so much more, you want to listen all the way to the end. Such an enriching conversation, I could listen to Ian talk for hours and hope you feel the same. Ian's Bio: Years of addiction and recovery forced Ian to relentlessly pursue self-awareness and behavior modification. Decades of talk therapy, deep immersion in the energy arts, and a single mystical experience led him to a discovery: the only way out is in. In other words, the way to transform the world is to transform ourselves.That is why, when it comes to scaling solutions to global challenges, Ian believes in the power of people. As a teacher and business advisor, he understands that systemic change applied to the epicenters of culture (individuals) and environmental impact (organizations), can reshape the world for the better.Ian is a gifted speaker and process facilitator who leverages a background in education and regenerative design to generate simple solutions for complex challenges. He holds a Masters of Public Affairs, with an emphasis in Leadership Strategy and Organizational Culture from the University of Minnesota, Humphrey School. Connect to Ian: Email: ian@reviveuandi.comWebsite: https://www.reviveuandi.comWebsite: https://www.stillpointinsight.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-c-williamsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/reviveuandiInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/reviveuandiSupport the showPlease support this podcast: https://patreon.com/therootofourhealthJoin my emailing list for monthly updates including podcast episodes and launching of Healthy Achievher executive health coaching - http://bit.ly/monthlyupdatesemailEmail me: therootofourhealth@gmail.com

Host Jon Olson talks with Humphrey School of Public Affairs professor Steve Andreasen about the US National Security Council and numerous crises around the world.

Host Jon Olson talks with Humphrey School of Public Affairs professor Steve Andreasen about the US National Security Council and numerous crises around the world. 

On this episode, Jodi Archambault, a member of the Hunkpapa and Oglala Lakota tribes, joins the podcast to share her experiences as an activist, government official, and someone who has lived amidst many cultures. While this podcast is primarily dominated by a western and US point of view, there is a huge variety of perspectives and social models we neglect and can learn from. The many different indigenous tribes within the North American continent each have a unique viewpoint and are widely recognized as leading lives that are more in tune with the Earth - known to the Lakota people as Grandmother Earth. Can we learn to respect nature not as things to be exploited and used, but rather as living relatives that are too sacred to be sold? About Jodi Archambault: Jodi Archambault is currently the Director of Indigenous Peoples Initiatives at Wend Collective, a social impact fund working across sectors to create positive change. Prior to joining Wend, Ms. Archambault was a Policy Advisor at Sonosky, Chambers & Sachse, a national Native American rights law firm. Between 2009 and 2015, she was a political appointee for President Barack Obama. During her tenure in the Obama Administration, Ms. Archambault served as the Special Assistant to the President for Native American Affairs on the White House Domestic Policy Council. Ms. Archambault holds a Bachelor of Arts in Government and Native American Studies from Dartmouth College and a Master of Public Policy from the University of Minnesota's Humphrey School of Public Affairs. She is an enrolled member of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe. For Show Notes and More visit: https://www.thegreatsimplification.com/episode/62-jodi-archambault  

Public transit has had a challenging last few years. When riders slowed to a trickle during the COVID-19 pandemic, troubling behavior slipped in the door.   Metro Transit in the Twin Cities has become a haven for those with nowhere else to go — people without homes, or with addictions or mental illness. People are sleeping and living on transit. Floors are often littered with food containers, syringes and empty liquor bottles. Reported crimes were up 54% in 2022 from 2021, driven largely by an increase narcotic and weapons complaints and it's not uncommon to see people openly using drugs on the light rail trains.  Most disturbingly, are the recent assaults. A transgender woman was attacked in February by three men at a light rail station in Minneapolis. In December, two people were shot and killed at a station in downtown St. Paul.  Bus drivers have reported being punched and threatened with a gun.    The spiral of problems follows the huge drop in number of riders during the COVID-19 lockdowns. Nearly three years later, almost half the pre-pandemic riders have not returned.   MPR New host Angela Davis talks with Metro Transit leaders about how we got here and how to rebuild the system. And we want to hear from you, too. Have you ridden on a public transit bus or train recently? What was your experience? Why do you value public transit and what do you think could be done to improve safety and the system? You can call us at 651-227-6000 or 800-242-2828 during the 9 a.m. hour of the show or Tweet @AngelaDavisMPR.  Guests:   Ernest Morales III is the new Metro Transit police chief. He spent most of his career with the New York City Police Department, including stints as a deputy inspector and as commanding officer in a transit division in the Bronx. Most recently, he served as first deputy police commissioner in Mount Vernon.   Lesley Kandaras is interim general manager of Metro Transit.   Yingling Fan is a professor of urban and regional planning with a key focus on transportation research at the University of Minnesota's Humphrey School of Public Affairs.  Subscribe to the MPR News with Angela Davis podcast on: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or RSS. 

Have you lost sleep worrying about the climate crisis? Or maybe you're anxious about the surging cost of housing and health care. Or you've gotten discouraged about the growing gap between rich and poor in Minnesota.   Among people who work on policy, these big, complicated problems with no simple solutions are sometimes called “wicked problems.”   MPR News host Angela Davis talks about how the state's top policy school is training young leaders learning to address some of these “wicked problems,” and how all of us can learn from their fresh ideas and optimism.   Guests:   Nisha Botchwey is the dean of the Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota. She started in 2022. She holds master's degrees in public health and urban planning and a Ph.D. in urban planning.  Nathan Jeide-Detweiler will graduate this spring from the Humphrey School's Master of Development Practice program. He is also president of the Public Affairs Student Association.   Ruby DeBellis will graduate this spring from the Humphrey School's Master of Science in Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy program. She also works as an outreach director in Senator Amy Klobuchar's Minneapolis office.    Subscribe to the MPR News with Angela Davis podcast on: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or RSS.  Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation.   

Have you lost sleep worrying about the climate crisis? Or maybe you're anxious about the surging cost of housing and health care. Or you've gotten discouraged about the growing gap between rich and poor in Minnesota.  Among people who work on policy, these big, complicated problems with no simple solutions are sometimes called “wicked problems.”  MPR News host Angela Davis talks about how the state's top policy school is training young leaders learning to address some of these “wicked problems,” and how all of us can learn from their fresh ideas and optimism.  Guests:  Nisha Botchwey is the dean of the Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota. She started in 2022. She holds master's degrees in public health and urban planning and a Ph.D. in urban planning. Nathan Jeide-Detweiler will graduate this spring from the Humphrey School's Master of Development Practice program. He is also president of the Public Affairs Student Association.  Ruby DeBellis will graduate this spring from the Humphrey School's Master of Science in Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy program. She also works as an outreach director in Senator Amy Klobuchar's Minneapolis office.   Subscribe to the MPR News with Angela Davis podcast on: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or RSS. Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation.   

“I advocate for renewable energy for everyone, for it to be a basic human right, for everyone to have a job in this industry and be part of this transition.” – Robert Blakekoski Robert Blake is the founder, owner, and CEO of Solar Bear, a full-service solar installation company based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Solar Bear—Gizis-o-Makwa in Ojibwe—is dedicated to accelerating Turtle Island's transition to a renewable energy future. In addition to his work at Solar Bear, Robert is an adjunct professor at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs, teaching Science, Technology, & Environmental Policy and Tribal Energy Transitions. He is also the Executive Director of the Native Sun Community Power Development, a native-led nonprofit that promotes renewable energy, energy efficiency, and equitable energy transition. Robert joins us today to share his journey as a renewable energy entrepreneur and Solar Bear's social and environmental impact practices. He discusses the most impactful climate and environmental justice legislation made to date. He explains how renewable energy has become more financially accessible for entrepreneurs and consumers and describes how the renewable energy industry has grown over the years. Robert also highlights renewable energy as a human right and advises diverse entrepreneurs who want to enter—or are currently working in—the renewable energy market. This week on Breaking Barriers: Robert's journey as a renewable energy entrepreneur and what inspired him to found Solar Bear Finding inspiration in the everyday and making a better world for the next generation The economic impact of small businesses on their local communities Why it's important for diverse entrepreneurs to enter the renewable energy market The Inflation Reduction Act and its provisions for climate and environmental justice and tax credits for clean energy projects Solar Bear's biggest customer base The growth of the renewable energy market Fighting mass incarceration with renewable energy Changes and innovations in solar technology Robert's advice to diverse entrepreneurs in the renewable energy industry and making an impact in the community Resources Mentioned: From Prison to a Career in Solar Connect with Robert Blake: Solar Bear Solar Bear on LinkedIn Robert Blake on LinkedIn Email: Robert@SolarBear.Earth This podcast is brought to you by Hire Ground Hire Ground is a technology company whose mission is to bridge the wealth gap through access to procurement opportunities. Hire Ground is making the enterprise ecosystem more viable, profitable, and competitive by clearing the path for minority-led, women-led, LGBT-led, and veteran-led small businesses to contribute to the global economy as suppliers to enterprise organizations. For more information on getting started, please visit us @ hireground.io today! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media and join us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Minneapolis-based artist, Maria Cristina (Tina) Tavera investigates the constructions of racial, ethnic, gender, national and cultural identity via numerous mediums including printmaking, installation, and public art. Tavera is a dual citizen with Mexico and the United States. Her artwork focuses on the Latinidad within the United States by examining cultural signifiers determined by our society on how people define themselves and their cultures in everyday life. Tavera holds a Master of Leadership in the Arts from the Humphrey School and a BA in Spanish and BA in Latin American Studies from the University of Minnesota. She has received fellowships and grants: McKnight Visual Artist Fellowship, Bush Leadership Fellowship, Shannon Leadership Institute, Smithsonian Latino Museum Studies program, Museum of Modern Art-New York, Forecast Public Art, Minnesota State Arts Board, Metropolitan Regional Arts Council (MRAC), and Institute of Mexicans Abroad (IME). Tavera has exhibited nationally and internationally, and artwork can be found in the collections of the City of Minneapolis Public Art, Weisman Art Museum, Fargo Plains Art Museum, Oglethorpe Museum, Tweed Museum of Art, Minnesota History Center, and the Biblioteca Central de Cantabria, Santander, Spain. Her writings have been published by the Walker Art Center, Minneapolis Institute of Arts, as well as in a book titled, Mexican Pulp Art. Website: https://www.mariacristinatavera.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/tina.tavera/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tina.tavera/ Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maria_Cristina_Tavera

Morris Kleiner, the AFL-CIO Chair in Labor Policy at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota and arguably the world's leading authority on occupational licensing, joins the podcast to discuss how he became an economist, the origins of occupational licensing in the 19th and 20th centuries, how since WW2 it's become a major barrier to economic opportunity in the U.S., and how there is some hope for a growing tide of policy initiatives in the early 21st century seeking to relax occupational licensing regulations.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Despite trillions of dollars invested in the Afghanistan war and reconstruction effort, the U.S. government failed to achieve an inclusive and durable political settlement to the conflict. On October 25, USIP hosted a conference that brought together former senior officials and top experts to explore the questions and identify lessons to inform U.S. policy in the future. Speakers Learning from Missed Opportunities and Mistakes by the U.S. Government Christopher KolendaRetired U.S. Army Colonel; Adjunct Senior Fellow, Center for a New American Security Dipali MukhopadhyayAssociate Professor, Humphrey School of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota; Senior Expert, U.S. Institute of Peace Tamanna Salikuddin,Director, South Asia Programs, U.S. Institute of Peace Kate Bateman, moderatorSenior Expert, Afghanistan, U.S. Institute of Peace Afghan, Regional and International Perspectives on the Failed Peace Process Masoom StanekzaiFormer Chief Negotiator, Intelligence Chief, and Defense Minister, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Habiba SarabiFormer Negotiator, Provincial Governor, and Minister of Women’s Affairs, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Steve J. BrookingFormer Special Advisor on Peace and Reconciliation, U.N. Assistance Mission in Afghanistan Kristian Berg HarpvikenResearch Professor, Peace Research Institute Oslo Scott Worden, moderatorDirector, Afghanistan and Central Asia, U.S. Institute of Peace For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/events/lessons-afghanistan-peace-process

Jearlyn discusses the importance of being engaged with all elections, let alone the 2022 Midterm cycle. Humphrey School of Public Affairs Global Policy Area Chair Dr. Mary Curtin lends her expertise to the latest developments on the War in Ukraine.

Have you ever had an idea but didn't know how to implement it? Whether leading people or not, we can all influence others and bring ideas on how to best manage through change. Nevertheless, how can you establish credibility for your new ideas if you don't have the title? Whether you are an entrepreneur or an intrapreneur, this episode discusses how to overcome change and what it takes to succeed in business. In This Episode You Will Learn About: Leading Change At Every Level 3 Types of Resistance to Change and How to Overcome ThemIntrapreneurship and How is it Different from EntrepreneurshipWhat Every Successful Intrapreneur NeedsFREE Resources:  Crush Your Quota Masterclass and Workbook: https://bit.ly/3xXy8UmAttract Your Dream Job Masterclass and Workbook: https://bit.ly/3xXy8UmBusiness Building Workbook: https://bit.ly/3xXy8UmBurnout to Fired Up Workbook: https://bit.ly/3xXy8UmSchedule your Career Discovery Call Today: https://bit.ly/3OnuLLOLet's Connect! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniellecobo/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedaniellecobo/DREAM JOB FB Community:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/2826110370979215/ Meet our Guest:Nancy's spent her career saying what others are afraid to – and learning to say it in ways that others will listen. She's the founder and president of CSR Communications and creator of Intrapreneurs Influence Lab. Her passion is teaching leaders how to make organizational change stick. From challenging stereotypes of girls in her Catholic school more than 40 years ago, to her first job after college convincing nonprofits to engage youth volunteers, or her role as board chair of a global nonprofit transforming the way we do international development...Nancy's worked in philanthropy for Steve and Jean Case's family foundation, as a federal government program officer with the Corporation for National & Community Service, and as a global consultant for APCO Worldwide, where she designed and implemented sustainability, community engagement and philanthropic strategies for companies such as UPS and Johnson Controls, and nonprofit organizations including W.K. Kellogg Foundationand Annie E. Casey Foundation. Nancy mentors and advises executives from local governments, federal agencies, global nonprofits, foundations and Fortune 100 companies.As a trainer and speaker, Nancy has shared her expertise from Kuala Lumpur to Kansas City and London to Las Vegas. She holds a master's degree in public affairs from University of Minnesota's Humphrey School, a master's in health communication from Boston University, and a bachelor's degree in American Studies from university of Dayton. Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts"Danielle is so Uplifting."

Voting rights and civic engagement are two of the most pressing issues of our time. How does community engagement intersect with action on climate and justice?Join Fresh Energy's Justin Fay and special guests U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar, Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon, Carolina Ortiz of COPAL, Dr. Gabe Chan of the Humphrey School of Public Affairs, and Dominic McQuerry of The McKnight Foundation to discuss this and more.Meet the Panelists:Carolina Ortiz | she/her | COPALCarolina Ortiz has been with COPAL since it's founding in 2018. She led the communications team for two years and is now the associate executive director. Carolina was born in Zacatecas, Mexico and is currently studying communications and women's studies in Minnesota. A DREAMer herself, her passion for social justice stems from her own experiences and those of her community.Gabe Chan | Humphrey School of Public Affairs, University of MinnesotaGabe Chan is an associate professor at the University of Minnesota's Humphrey School of Public Affairs in the Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy (STEP) area. Gabe's research examines policies to stimulate innovation in energy technologies and mitigate global climate change in the United States, China, and internationally. Gabe's research also blends economic methods and theory with a broader set of social science and technical knowledge.Dominic McQuerry | McKnight FoundationAs a program officer with the Vibrant & Equitable Communities and Midwest Climate & Energy programs, Dominic McQuerry oversees and develops innovative grant portfolios at the intersection of McKnight's climate and equity goals with an emphasis on strengthening democratic participation and civic engagement. McQuerry is a policy and community engagement professional with a passion for supporting people's lives and livelihoods, guiding and supporting powerful coalitions in Minnesota on housing, healthcare, child care, and more.This webinar was recorded on July 7, 2022, and made possible by Great River Energy (Gold Sponsor) and Sunrun (Bronze Sponsor). You can view a video of the webinar here.Thank you to our event's Promotional Partners:CERTsCitizen's Utility Board of MinnesotaClimate GenerationConservation MinnesotaHealth Professionals for a Healthy ClimateImpact Power Solutions (IPS)100 Percent CampaignMidwest Building Decarbonization CoalitionMinnesota Interfaith Power & LightNational Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT)Great Plains InstituteMinnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy (MCEA)Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA)MN350MnSEIAUnion of Concerned Scientists

About Nancy Murphy: Nancy has spent her career saying what others are afraid to – and learning to say it in ways that others will listen. She's the Founder and President of CSR Communications and creator of Intrapreneurs Influence Lab. Her passion is helping leaders of change within established organizations (intrapreneurs) influence and persuade others so that they can realize their vision for change faster, with less frustration and resistance.   From her Catholic school student days challenging stereotypes of girls, to her first job after college convincing nonprofits to engage youth volunteers, or her role as board chair of a global nonprofit attempting to transform the way we do international development, Nancy's experienced the challenges of leading big change within established organizations. As an “intrapreneur” herself, she made all the mistakes you can make and now helps others learn from them.   Nancy has worked in philanthropy for Steve and Jean Case's family foundation, as a federal government program officer with the Corporation for National & Community Service, and as a global consultant for APCO Worldwide, where her clients included UPS, Johnson Controls, Target and W.K. Kellogg Foundation. Nancy mentors and advises executives from local governments, federal agencies, global nonprofits, foundations and Fortune 100 companies. As a trainer and speaker, Nancy's shared her expertise from Kuala Lumpur to Kansas City and London to Las Vegas. Nancy holds a master's degree in public affairs from University of Minnesota's Humphrey School, a master's in health communication from Boston University, and a bachelor's degree in American Studies from University of Dayton. In this episode, Jordan and Nancy Murphy discuss: Paradox in leadership Identifying the artifacts of the previous culture  The 4 influence styles The unsung heroes of organizational change  Key Takeaways Starting change with grand gestures and proclamations is easy but small sustained actions are needed to make change stick Leadership means to trust and inspire people, not command and control them.   If we really want to inspire people then we also need a concrete plan to show them how we'll get there. Also, keep people accountable.  In order to be an effective change leader, you need to make use of all the different influence styles at the right times Wrap data, facts, and figures into stories that bring them to life in order to make meaning out of them.  Intrapreneurs, as opposed to entrepreneurs, also have an entrepreneurial, innovative, disruptor mindset but they are changing organizations and systems from within. They are the unsung heroes of organizational change.  “ If we can't get people to change, we can't get organizations to change. People need to be led, not managed.” —  Nancy Murphy   Click on this link to subscribe to IN-Genius, in which you'll receive a new actionable tip or tool in your inbox each week: https://csrcommunications.com/weekly    Connect with Nancy Murphy:   Website: https://www.csrcommunications.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancyamurphy/    Connect with Jordan:  For executives wanting a complimentary executive coaching conversation: jordan@jordangoldrich.com  Website: www.workplacewarriorinc.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/jordangoldrich1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jordan.goldrich Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jordangoldrich/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jgoldrich/

Liz's career has crossed all sectors, nonprofit, private, and public. She joins us to explain what the World Affairs Council does and Rock and Rich ask her some tough question about living in a global economy. Liz joined the Council with a wealth of experience in stakeholder relations, business development, program and event management, operations, and talent engagement. Her love of all things international began after undergrad during her years in the JET (Japan Exchange & Teaching) Program, a Japanese government program that places native English-speaking teachers in public schools across the country. This experience cemented her desire to pursue a career in the international arena. Following Liz's time in Japan, she led the international department at Relocation Today, a global mobility firm, where she headed operations, business development, client relations, and staff management of the department. After Relocation Today, she served as a consultant to Panagora, a DC-based implementing partner of USAID, and the USDA's Food for Progress Program, responsible for communications at the former and research and analysis at the latter. She holds an M.P.A. in global policy from the University of Minnesota's Humphrey School (and served on the school's alumni association board) and a B.A. in media arts from the University of South Carolina.

What You Will Learn: How working as a Resident Advisor during college introduced Gina to DEI as a profession In what ways bias impacts productivity in the workplace, and how to overcome it How peer equity/inclusion coaches fit into the MnDOT organization Why it's important to contribute to DEI conversations that are already being held How to select peer equity/inclusion coaches for your organization What are the most important parts of peer equity coach training Why it's crucial that peer inclusion coaches know what is beyond the scope of their job About Gina Kundan Gina Kundan is Deputy Director and D&I Manager for the office of Equity and Diversity with MnDOT. She has a strong passion for equity and remains committed to integrating a culture of inclusion into best practices. Gina holds a Master's degree in Public Affairs from the University of Minnesota's Humphrey School, focusing on culturally competent leadership and management, and a Master's degree in Social Theory from Hamline University. She is a certified Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI), Intercultural Conflict Styles (ICS) administrator, and a trained mediator. Making good use of her BFA in Dance from Wright State University, Gina spent several decades performing and teaching. She is currently board Chair for Ananya Dance Theatre. She's a proud mother, grandmother, spouse, and auntie. How to connect with Gina Kundan: Website: MnDOT - Diversity and Inclusion Contacts (state.mn.us) Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/GinaKundan LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gina-kundan-ma-mpa-ba53231/ How to Connect with Sara Taylor: Website: www.deepseeconsulting.com Twitter: @deepseesara

More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.net Do you work within an organization and feel that making change is nearly impossible? Are there usually a lot of great ideas for making change but none of them stick? In this episode we talk with Nancy Murphy Founder & President of CSR Communications about intrapreneurship as a framework for creating change within an organization. Nancy shares some concrete examples of how this is done. It IS possible to disrupt and innovate from within! This conversation is especially inspiring for those who are in large organizations or work within government where they want to bring about lasting social change both within and outside of these places. In our conversation you will: Hear about Nancy's background in understanding stereotypes about gender roles and the value of building alliances to disrupt the status quo Learn about intrapreneurship and how it is different from entrepreneurship Understand some of the typical mistakes that intrapreneurs make Discover why Nancy believes intrepreneurs are the ‘unsung heroes' in organizations Listen to Nancy discuss how people leading change within organizations need to operate more like Indiana Jones Understand the difference between managing versus leading change Hear Nancy's three tips for social change leaders that she thinks would have a big impact on our organizations including topics of resistance, empathy and emotion More about Nancy Murphy Nancy's spent her career saying what others are afraid to – and learning to say it in ways that others will listen. She's the founder and president of CSR Communications and creator of Intrapreneurs Influence Lab. Her passion is teaching leaders how to make organizational change stick. From challenging stereotypes of girls in her Catholic school more than 40 years ago, to her first job after college convincing nonprofits to engage youth volunteers, or her role as board chair of a global nonprofit transforming the way we do international development. Nancy's worked in philanthropy for Steve and Jean Case's family foundation, as a federal government program officer with the Corporation for National & Community Service, and as a global consultant for APCO Worldwide, where she designed and implemented sustainability, community engagement and philanthropic strategies for companies such as UPS and Johnson Controls, and nonprofit organizations including W.K. Kellogg Foundation and Annie E. Casey Foundation. Nancy mentors and advises executives from local governments, federal agencies, global nonprofits, foundations and Fortune 100 companies. As a trainer and speaker, Nancy has shared her expertise from Kuala Lumpur to Kansas City and London to Las Vegas. She holds a master's degree in public affairs from University of Minnesota's Humphrey School, a master's in health communication from Boston University, and a bachelor's degree in American Studies from University of Dayton. CSR Communications