CAUSENETIC – Details, episodes & analysis

This episode is a reairing of the Multicultural Leadership Development Experience at the YMCA General Assembly, featuring the Causenetic podcast discussing sustainability with Carlos Sanvee (World Alliance of YMCAs and Kathy Kuras (YMCA of YMCA of Greater Austin)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- About the Causenetic Podcast: The Causenetic podcast is focused on expanding the Y's mission to audiences and providing conversation, inspiration, and influence. Our hosts, Keith Vinson and Rodrigua Ross, are two YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas employees discussing community topics that are globally-minded and locally-focused. This podcast allows listeners to see a different perspective and connect to community issues. ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ymcadallas.org/causenetic

This episode is a reairing of the Multicultural Leadership Development Experience at the YMCA General Assembly, featuring the Causenetic podcast discussing how Carl Hill leads DEI initiatives as Coca-Cola Bottling Company United, Inc. (UNITED) first-ever Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. --- About the Causenetic Podcast: The Causenetic podcast is focused on expanding the Y's mission to audiences and providing conversation, inspiration, and influence. Our hosts, Keith Vinson and Rodrigua Ross, are two YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas employees discussing community topics that are globally-minded and locally-focused. This podcast allows listeners to see a different perspective and connect to community issues. ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ymcadallas.org/causenetic

This episode is a part of our Innovation Series, a listening experience that brings the YMCA's innovation process to life through the successes and stories of Y leaders from across the country. This week's podcast guests are Heather Naviasky, Senior Executive Director of Youth Development at the YMCA of Central Maryland, Lyle Batalona, WIOA Services Program Director at the YMCA of San Diego County, and Tosin Akande, Manager, Movement Engagement at Y-USA YMCA staff and volunteers can ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠visit Link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to access the innovation resources mentioned in this episode.

NOTES: Funded by the Department of Labor through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, the goal of the Workforce Pathways for Youth Project is to engage four Ys who have been delivering workforce readiness support in their communities, that help young people become career-ready. The YMCA of the USA will then leverage the robust experience of the four Ys and their Workforce Partnership Teams (ie collaborative partners) to increase access to and engagement in workforce readiness efforts. Y-USA will then develop a continuum of evidence-informed, workforce readiness strategies and leading practices to scale through Activation Cohorts. The long-term outcome will be an increase in the number of Ys offering workforce readiness services and an increase in the number of young people served.

--- About the Causenetic Podcast: The Causenetic podcast is focused on expanding the Y's mission to audiences and providing conversation, inspiration, and influence. Our hosts, Keith Vinson and Rodrigua Ross, are two YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas employees discussing community topics that are globally-minded and locally-focused. This podcast allows listeners to see a different perspective and connect to community issues. ⁠www.ymcadallas.org/causenetic

This week, we are reairing our "Collateral Damage" episode. How does a leader know when the fallout is too great? In this episode, we are talking about poor leadership behavior and the collateral damage of change leadership.

RESOURCES:

Managing the Strategic Risks That Come with Change – The FedCap Group

Managing the Execution Risks of Change Initiatives – The Wall Street Journal

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This week, we are reairing our "Which Way Is Up?" episode. Let's talk about leading through a pivot using innovation!

RESOURCES:

Validate Your Pivot with Innovation – Innovation Management

Leaders Pivot, Not Panic – Inc.

Pivot to Succeed – How Strong Leaders Embrace a Change of Course – Forge Coaching & Consulting

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This week, we are reairing our "Release Your Inner Superhero" episode. It’s time to face your fears and release your inner superhero in leadership.

RESOURCES:

14 Ways To Be Fearless

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In this episode, we are talking with Sheena Payne, Director of Community Affairs for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas. She talks about her personal health journey and how we can improve health care for some of North Texas’ most vulnerable populations.

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In this episode, we are talking about social innovation and how fixing systems can make things better!

RESOURCES:

Ten types of social innovation – a brief discussion paper - Seerp Wigboldus, Wageningen Centre for Development Innovation

Innovation: Definition, Types of innovation and business examples - YouMatter

6 Successful Social Innovation Projects – RealLeaders

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In this episode, we are talking with Ar’Sheill Monsanto. She has worked in advocacy, public policy, and community organizing for 15 years where she has been responsible for implementing evidence-based strategies to create environmental change through public policy. She currently serves as the Director of Organizing Strategy in Houston for Leadership for Educational Equity.

RESOURCES:

Kids in Cuffs: Book by Ar'Sheill Monsanto

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What is the difference between gender equity, gender equality, and women’s empowerment? In today’s episode, we are digging into it!!

RESOURCES:

Women in the Workforce: United States (Quick Take) - Catalyst

Michael Kimmel: Why gender equality is good for everyone — men included - TED

Why We Need Gender Equity Now - Forbes

Gender Equity Starts in the Home – Harvard Business Review

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