https://simplecast.com Pivots Pivot is a podcast about navigating transitions, negotiating change, and reimagining our world. The A.J. Fletcher Foundation fellow, Kenneth Brown Jr, talks to various leaders in our community and explores the ways their organizations have pivoted, what they have been learning, and what they are hoping for in a post-pandemic world. 2020 Pivots en Fri, 9 Jul 2021 10:00:00 +0000 Fri, 9 Jul 2021 10:00:11 +0000 https://pivotsajf.simplecast.com Pivots https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/01a2b374-eea1-41e0-bcbd-ea90c247849f/f7a63b9f-9ee5-42c5-ae9a-01edf8cdb8bd/3000x3000/pivots-logo-1.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://pivotsajf.simplecast.com episodic Pivot is a podcast about navigating transitions, negotiating change, and reimagining our world. The A.J. Fletcher Foundation fellow, Kenneth Brown Jr, talks to various leaders in our community and explores the ways their organizations have pivoted, what they have been learning, and what they are hoping for in a post-pandemic world. Kenneth Brown Jr. no https://feeds.simplecast.com/OMaclxhV nonprofit, community, podcast, transition, north carolina, pivot A.J. Fletcher Foundation ajfletcher1112@gmail.com c50c6c77-1ae3-443a-972f-406ac9abed91 A Farewell (Part 2) Lessons From the Project: Kenneth Brown Jr. Here we are, at the end. Listen to this introspective with host Kenneth Brown Jr as he looks back at what he has learned while doing his project and gives some words of his own. 

In this episode we cover, 

  • Kenneth provides a definition of "pivoting" (3:09)
  • The ways the pandemic has forced us to be vulnerable (12:28)
  • The power of being connected in and out of sectors (17:20)
  • The words our guests have shared  (25:20)
  • Words from Kenneth (29:10)
  • Kenneth's next moves (30:55)

Special thanks to Indiana University Bloomington for allowing us to use their fight song "Indiana, Our Indiana"

The Full Series Lineup. Check out each episode on our show page! 

]]> Fri, 9 Jul 2021 10:00:00 +0000 ajfletcher1112@gmail.com (A.J. Fletcher Foundation) https://pivotsajf.simplecast.com/episodes/a-farewell-part-2-lessons-from-the-project-kenneth-brown-jr-eqhHq4u0 Here we are, at the end. Listen to this introspective with host Kenneth Brown Jr as he looks back at what he has learned while doing his project and gives some words of his own. 

In this episode we cover, 

  • Kenneth provides a definition of "pivoting" (3:09)
  • The ways the pandemic has forced us to be vulnerable (12:28)
  • The power of being connected in and out of sectors (17:20)
  • The words our guests have shared  (25:20)
  • Words from Kenneth (29:10)
  • Kenneth's next moves (30:55)

Special thanks to Indiana University Bloomington for allowing us to use their fight song "Indiana, Our Indiana"

The Full Series Lineup. Check out each episode on our show page! 

]]> A Farewell (Part 2) Lessons From the Project: Kenneth Brown Jr. A.J. Fletcher Foundation 00:34:57 Here we are, at the end. Listen to this introspective with host Kenneth Brown Jr as he looks back at what he has learned while doing his project and gives some words of his own. Here we are, at the end. Listen to this introspective with host Kenneth Brown Jr as he looks back at what he has learned while doing his project and gives some words of his own. transition, north carolina, nonprofit, philanthropy, service, indiana, higher education, pivoting, vulnerability no full 13 1 fefcba6e-2860-4887-931d-a07a7a7bc39a A Farewell (Part 1) Meet Laura Collins: The New A.J. Fletcher Fellow Just like the Boyz II Men hit classic, we are coming to the end of our road. It's part one of a farewell and it begins with an introduction to the new A.J. Fletcher Fellow. Everyone, meet Laura. 

In this episode we cover:

  • Taking Lessons from the pandemic without romanticizing it (3:00)
  • Laura's Interest in History (8:19)
  • What is a Pivot? (13:19)
  • Laura on why she accepted the fellowship (18:14)
  • Feel your feelings and then move (26:37)

As mentioned in the episode, click the link below to hear Laura share more about her senior thesis: Moderating History: North Carolina's Public Schools and Home-based History Education in the Black Community. 1915 to the present.

 Laura's Thesis

About Laura: Laura Collins is the 2021-2023 A.J. Fletcher Foundation Fellow. She is a graduate of Davidson College with a degree in History.

 

Note: The North Carolina Justice Center is a grantee of the A.J. Fletcher Foundation

]]> Wed, 7 Jul 2021 10:00:00 +0000 ajfletcher1112@gmail.com (A.J. Fletcher Foundation) https://pivotsajf.simplecast.com/episodes/meet-laura-t2vgU8YF Just like the Boyz II Men hit classic, we are coming to the end of our road. It's part one of a farewell and it begins with an introduction to the new A.J. Fletcher Fellow. Everyone, meet Laura. 

In this episode we cover:

  • Taking Lessons from the pandemic without romanticizing it (3:00)
  • Laura's Interest in History (8:19)
  • What is a Pivot? (13:19)
  • Laura on why she accepted the fellowship (18:14)
  • Feel your feelings and then move (26:37)

As mentioned in the episode, click the link below to hear Laura share more about her senior thesis: Moderating History: North Carolina's Public Schools and Home-based History Education in the Black Community. 1915 to the present.

 Laura's Thesis

About Laura: Laura Collins is the 2021-2023 A.J. Fletcher Foundation Fellow. She is a graduate of Davidson College with a degree in History.

 

Note: The North Carolina Justice Center is a grantee of the A.J. Fletcher Foundation

]]> A Farewell (Part 1) Meet Laura Collins: The New A.J. Fletcher Fellow A.J. Fletcher Foundation 00:29:58 Just like the Boyz II Men hit classic, we are coming to the end of our road. It's part one of a farewell and it begins with an introduction to the new A.J. Fletcher Fellow. Everyone, meet Laura. Just like the Boyz II Men hit classic, we are coming to the end of our road. It's part one of a farewell and it begins with an introduction to the new A.J. Fletcher Fellow. Everyone, meet Laura. transition, north carolina, nonprofit, philanthropy, education, farewell, pandemic, new, history no full 12 1 32e583d5-8f67-4461-855a-f5b401086ec0 Ernest Dollar: City of Raleigh Museum It’s been said repeatedly that we are living in historic times but how can historic times help us navigate this one. For that, we turned to Ernest Dollar, Executive Director of the City of Raleigh and Pope House Museum so we can learn more about what history can tell us now and how it can help us move forward. 

In this episode, we cover…

  • Ernest’s definition of a pivot (3:42)
  • The role of history museums post-pandemic (8:00)
  • “History doesn’t repeat itself but it often rhymes” (13:06)
  • Can the end of the 1918 pandemic inform us on how this one will end? (22:06)
  • “History has taught me that ‘it too shall pass.” (24:27)

About Ernest: Ernest Dollar is a triangle native and has spent most of his work in the history museum field since his first director job in 2001 at the Orange County Historical Museum in Hillsborough. He serves as the Executive Director of the City of Raleigh and Pope House Museum

Links

Follow the City of Raleigh Museum on Facebook (City of Raleigh Museum), Twitter (@CORMuseumFriend), and Instagram (@cormuseumfriends)

Related Podcast Episode: Our conversation with Eric Dorfman, Director/CEO of NC Museum of Natural Sciences included a bit about where he sees the future of Natural History Museums. He even edited a book about it. 

]]> Thu, 10 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +0000 ajfletcher1112@gmail.com (A.J. Fletcher Foundation) https://pivotsajf.simplecast.com/episodes/ernest-dollar-city-of-raleigh-museum-HvwCz2Nv It’s been said repeatedly that we are living in historic times but how can historic times help us navigate this one. For that, we turned to Ernest Dollar, Executive Director of the City of Raleigh and Pope House Museum so we can learn more about what history can tell us now and how it can help us move forward. 

In this episode, we cover…

  • Ernest’s definition of a pivot (3:42)
  • The role of history museums post-pandemic (8:00)
  • “History doesn’t repeat itself but it often rhymes” (13:06)
  • Can the end of the 1918 pandemic inform us on how this one will end? (22:06)
  • “History has taught me that ‘it too shall pass.” (24:27)

About Ernest: Ernest Dollar is a triangle native and has spent most of his work in the history museum field since his first director job in 2001 at the Orange County Historical Museum in Hillsborough. He serves as the Executive Director of the City of Raleigh and Pope House Museum

Links

Follow the City of Raleigh Museum on Facebook (City of Raleigh Museum), Twitter (@CORMuseumFriend), and Instagram (@cormuseumfriends)

Related Podcast Episode: Our conversation with Eric Dorfman, Director/CEO of NC Museum of Natural Sciences included a bit about where he sees the future of Natural History Museums. He even edited a book about it. 

]]> Ernest Dollar: City of Raleigh Museum A.J. Fletcher Foundation 00:29:35 It’s been said repeatedly that we are living in historic times but how can historic times help us navigate this one. For that, we turned to Ernest Dollar, Executive Director of the City of Raleigh and Pope House Museum so we can learn more about what history can tell us now and how it can help us move forward. It’s been said repeatedly that we are living in historic times but how can historic times help us navigate this one. For that, we turned to Ernest Dollar, Executive Director of the City of Raleigh and Pope House Museum so we can learn more about what history can tell us now and how it can help us move forward. north carolina, raleigh, mark twain, covid, triangle, pandemic, history no full 11 1 bfa3c01f-5e40-4e3b-949d-032bd4d122e3 Rob Shields: ReCity Network As we seem to make a slow exit out of the pandemic, collaboration within and across sectors will be required for the world for the future. It will also be required for positive change within our communities. We talked with Rob Shields, founding Executive Director of the ReCity Network, which is working to be Durham’s social impact hub. ReCity works to bring nonprofits, public entities, and businesses together to figure out how to tackle some of Durham's biggest challenges.

In this episode, we cover…

  • Rob’s definition of a pivot (3:08)
  • The role of “proximity” in their work (10:19 & 20:02)
  • Justice as “retributive and restorative” (28:25)
  • “Who owns stuff” (35:41)
  • “Redemption is possible for our communities” (40:00)

Links:

Follow the ReCity Network on Facebook (ReCity Network), Twitter & Instagram (@recitynetwork)

]]> Thu, 3 Jun 2021 11:50:28 +0000 ajfletcher1112@gmail.com (A.J. Fletcher Foundation) https://pivotsajf.simplecast.com/episodes/rob-shields-recity-network-V172TGxJ As we seem to make a slow exit out of the pandemic, collaboration within and across sectors will be required for the world for the future. It will also be required for positive change within our communities. We talked with Rob Shields, founding Executive Director of the ReCity Network, which is working to be Durham’s social impact hub. ReCity works to bring nonprofits, public entities, and businesses together to figure out how to tackle some of Durham's biggest challenges.

In this episode, we cover…

  • Rob’s definition of a pivot (3:08)
  • The role of “proximity” in their work (10:19 & 20:02)
  • Justice as “retributive and restorative” (28:25)
  • “Who owns stuff” (35:41)
  • “Redemption is possible for our communities” (40:00)

Links:

Follow the ReCity Network on Facebook (ReCity Network), Twitter & Instagram (@recitynetwork)

]]> Rob Shields: ReCity Network A.J. Fletcher Foundation 00:47:12 As we seem to make a slow exit out of the pandemic, collaboration within and across sectors will be required for the world for the future. It will also be required for positive change within our communities. We talked with Rob Shields, founding Executive Director of the ReCity Network, which is working to be Durham’s social impact hub. ReCity works to bring nonprofits, public entities, and businesses together to figure out how to tackle some of Durham's biggest challenges. As we seem to make a slow exit out of the pandemic, collaboration within and across sectors will be required for the world for the future. It will also be required for positive change within our communities. We talked with Rob Shields, founding Executive Director of the ReCity Network, which is working to be Durham’s social impact hub. ReCity works to bring nonprofits, public entities, and businesses together to figure out how to tackle some of Durham's biggest challenges. nonprofits, durham, proximity, change, growth, bull city, collaboration, faith no full 9 1 dec26f8c-b237-4e02-86bb-e0608bc2b38f Kristine Sloan: Leadership Triangle This pandemic has not only been a masterclass in leadership but also helping people to figure out how to truly take care of themselves and honor their humanness. There’s a nice intersection that I chatted about with Kristine Sloan, Executive Director of Leadership Triangle

In this episode, we cover…

  • Kristine starting a new role during one of the pandemic surges (2:45)
  • Kristine’s definition of a pivot (8:10)
  • adrienne maree brown and paying attention to the small  (9:45)
  •  "Good facilitation helps groups of people do their best thinking" and I think a lot about leadership in that way. (14:30)
  • Kristine’s first protest (22:12)
  • The long view and short view of time (27:43)

Links

Follow Leadership Triangle on Facebook (Leadership Triangle), Twitter (@LeadershipTri), and Instagram (@leadershiptriangle)

]]> Thu, 20 May 2021 13:25:50 +0000 ajfletcher1112@gmail.com (A.J. Fletcher Foundation) https://pivotsajf.simplecast.com/episodes/kristine-sloan-leadership-triangle-i_0UhCjy This pandemic has not only been a masterclass in leadership but also helping people to figure out how to truly take care of themselves and honor their humanness. There’s a nice intersection that I chatted about with Kristine Sloan, Executive Director of Leadership Triangle

In this episode, we cover…

  • Kristine starting a new role during one of the pandemic surges (2:45)
  • Kristine’s definition of a pivot (8:10)
  • adrienne maree brown and paying attention to the small  (9:45)
  •  "Good facilitation helps groups of people do their best thinking" and I think a lot about leadership in that way. (14:30)
  • Kristine’s first protest (22:12)
  • The long view and short view of time (27:43)

Links

Follow Leadership Triangle on Facebook (Leadership Triangle), Twitter (@LeadershipTri), and Instagram (@leadershiptriangle)

]]> Kristine Sloan: Leadership Triangle A.J. Fletcher Foundation 00:30:29 This pandemic has not only been a masterclass in leadership but also helping people to figure out how to truly take care of themselves and honor their humanness. There’s a nice intersection that I chatted about with Kristine Sloan, Executive Director of Leadership Triangle This pandemic has not only been a masterclass in leadership but also helping people to figure out how to truly take care of themselves and honor their humanness. There’s a nice intersection that I chatted about with Kristine Sloan, Executive Director of Leadership Triangle north carolina, leadership, raleigh, covid, durham, change, triangle, pandemic, stillness, pivot no full 10 1 ae926efe-c665-4ea2-88a8-4500ff455a52 Brandy Bynum Dawson: NC Rural Center The North Carolina Rural Center identified that out of the 100 counties in the state, 80 of them (80%) are classified as rural. A whole different world away from NC’s more urban areas but they add so much to our character. We wanted to learn more about the challenges they faced during the pandemic and their strengths so listen to this energizing chat with Brandy Bynum Dawson, senior director of policy and advocacy for the NC Rural Center.

In this episode, we cover…

  • Brandy’s definition of a pivot (3:08)
  • How the pandemic has expanded the audience of the NC Rural Center (6:12)
  • Our roots in North Carolina Rural communities (17:56)
  • What Brandy hopes to see when she looks out of her window in the future? (22:10)

Links

  1. Learn More About Brandy
  2. Learn More about the Rural Counts Program
  3. https://www.ncruralcenter.org/
  4. NC Rural Center  Advocacy Page
  5. Sign Up for the Rural Counts Newsletter
  6. Follow the Rural Center on Facebook (NC Rural Center), Twitter(@NCural Center), and Instagram (@theruralcenter)
]]> Thu, 13 May 2021 12:00:00 +0000 ajfletcher1112@gmail.com (A.J. Fletcher Foundation) https://pivotsajf.simplecast.com/episodes/brandy-bynum-dawson-nc-rural-center-dWvniCtw The North Carolina Rural Center identified that out of the 100 counties in the state, 80 of them (80%) are classified as rural. A whole different world away from NC’s more urban areas but they add so much to our character. We wanted to learn more about the challenges they faced during the pandemic and their strengths so listen to this energizing chat with Brandy Bynum Dawson, senior director of policy and advocacy for the NC Rural Center.

In this episode, we cover…

  • Brandy’s definition of a pivot (3:08)
  • How the pandemic has expanded the audience of the NC Rural Center (6:12)
  • Our roots in North Carolina Rural communities (17:56)
  • What Brandy hopes to see when she looks out of her window in the future? (22:10)

Links

  1. Learn More About Brandy
  2. Learn More about the Rural Counts Program
  3. https://www.ncruralcenter.org/
  4. NC Rural Center  Advocacy Page
  5. Sign Up for the Rural Counts Newsletter
  6. Follow the Rural Center on Facebook (NC Rural Center), Twitter(@NCural Center), and Instagram (@theruralcenter)
]]> Brandy Bynum Dawson: NC Rural Center A.J. Fletcher Foundation 00:28:37 The North Carolina Rural Center identified that out of the 100 counties in the state, 80 of them (80%) are classified as rural. A whole different world away from NC’s more urban areas but they add so much to our character. We wanted to learn more about the challenges they faced during the pandemic and their strengths so listen to this energizing chat with Brandy Bynum Dawson, senior director of policy and advocacy for the NC Rural Center. The North Carolina Rural Center identified that out of the 100 counties in the state, 80 of them (80%) are classified as rural. A whole different world away from NC’s more urban areas but they add so much to our character. We wanted to learn more about the challenges they faced during the pandemic and their strengths so listen to this energizing chat with Brandy Bynum Dawson, senior director of policy and advocacy for the NC Rural Center. north carolina, roots, covid, rural, country, diversity, night, pivots, pivot no full 8 1 28985a59-463b-44e0-b1dc-7393153d68ae Spring 2021 New Voices We're back with new voices of leaders from Durham Raleigh, and Rural NC telling the stories of how they have pivoted, what they have been learning, and what they are looking forward to post-pandemic. Buckle up because it's going to be an amazing ride!

]]> Fri, 7 May 2021 15:33:59 +0000 ajfletcher1112@gmail.com (A.J. Fletcher Foundation) https://pivotsajf.simplecast.com/episodes/new-voices-e2Ff3_mI We're back with new voices of leaders from Durham Raleigh, and Rural NC telling the stories of how they have pivoted, what they have been learning, and what they are looking forward to post-pandemic. Buckle up because it's going to be an amazing ride!

]]> Spring 2021 New Voices A.J. Fletcher Foundation 00:02:45 We're back with new voices of leaders from Durham Raleigh, and Rural NC telling the stories of how they have pivoted, what they have been learning, and what they are looking forward to post-pandemic. Buckle up because it's going to be an amazing ride! We're back with new voices of leaders from Durham Raleigh, and Rural NC telling the stories of how they have pivoted, what they have been learning, and what they are looking forward to post-pandemic. Buckle up because it's going to be an amazing ride! no trailer 1 860177cf-c133-4961-816b-ab372a63438f Dr. Paul Atkinson: The Fletcher Academy The pandemic upended a lot of things in education. Classes online. No sporting events. Masks and distancing. It has been tough for students, teachers, staff, and families. It has got us thinking about how education can be different and how we can best support our students. We chatted with Dr. Paul Atkinson, Head of School for The Fletcher Academy- A School of Achievement. The Fletcher Academy (TFA) is a school for students with learning differences. The effects of the pandemic aren't ideal for TFA's model. I talked with Paul about what has pivoting looked like and what he has been learning this year.

*The A.J. Fletcher Foundation is a significant supporter of The Fletcher Academy.*

Website: https://tfaraleigh.org/

]]> Fri, 18 Dec 2020 11:00:00 +0000 ajfletcher1112@gmail.com (A.J. Fletcher Foundation) https://pivotsajf.simplecast.com/episodes/dr-paul-atkinson-the-fletcher-academy-NtquA3G0 The pandemic upended a lot of things in education. Classes online. No sporting events. Masks and distancing. It has been tough for students, teachers, staff, and families. It has got us thinking about how education can be different and how we can best support our students. We chatted with Dr. Paul Atkinson, Head of School for The Fletcher Academy- A School of Achievement. The Fletcher Academy (TFA) is a school for students with learning differences. The effects of the pandemic aren't ideal for TFA's model. I talked with Paul about what has pivoting looked like and what he has been learning this year.

*The A.J. Fletcher Foundation is a significant supporter of The Fletcher Academy.*

Website: https://tfaraleigh.org/

]]> Dr. Paul Atkinson: The Fletcher Academy A.J. Fletcher Foundation 00:20:16 The pandemic upended a lot of things in education. Classes online. No sporting events. Masks and distancing. It has been tough for students, teachers, staff, and families. It has got us thinking about how education can be different and how we can best support our students. We chatted with Dr. Paul Atkinson, Head of School for The Fletcher Academy- A School of Achievement. The Fletcher Academy (TFA) is a school for students with learning differences. The effects of the pandemic aren't ideal for TFA's model. I talked with Paul about what has pivoting looked like and what he has been learning this year. The pandemic upended a lot of things in education. Classes online. No sporting events. Masks and distancing. It has been tough for students, teachers, staff, and families. It has got us thinking about how education can be different and how we can best support our students. We chatted with Dr. Paul Atkinson, Head of School for The Fletcher Academy- A School of Achievement. The Fletcher Academy (TFA) is a school for students with learning differences. The effects of the pandemic aren't ideal for TFA's model. I talked with Paul about what has pivoting looked like and what he has been learning this year. podcast, raleigh, covid, innovation, learning difference, school, education, pivots no full 7 1 a8db10d9-55c8-45ac-aaee-996e925bb6d4 Sandi Macdonald: North Carolina Symphony There are lots of things I have been missing. One thing is the arts. Attending a play or a concert. Seeing haze slowly fill the room, people taking their seats, the artists getting ready. These spaces have been empty and quiet. Such the case for the North Carolina Symphony who has had to pivot the offerings online but guided by their mission, they are making sure that the show still goes on. We talk to Sandi Macdonald, President & CEO, of the NC Symphony about what pivoting has looked like for them and what this time means for art and cultural organizations.

Website: https://www.ncsymphony.org/

Social Media: @ncsymphony

North Carolina Symphony Youtube Channel

 

]]> Thu, 17 Dec 2020 11:00:00 +0000 ajfletcher1112@gmail.com (A.J. Fletcher Foundation) https://pivotsajf.simplecast.com/episodes/sandi-macdonald-north-carolina-symphony-E7Q6ngAk There are lots of things I have been missing. One thing is the arts. Attending a play or a concert. Seeing haze slowly fill the room, people taking their seats, the artists getting ready. These spaces have been empty and quiet. Such the case for the North Carolina Symphony who has had to pivot the offerings online but guided by their mission, they are making sure that the show still goes on. We talk to Sandi Macdonald, President & CEO, of the NC Symphony about what pivoting has looked like for them and what this time means for art and cultural organizations.

Website: https://www.ncsymphony.org/

Social Media: @ncsymphony

North Carolina Symphony Youtube Channel

 

]]> Sandi Macdonald: North Carolina Symphony A.J. Fletcher Foundation 00:23:15 There are lots of things I have been missing. One thing is the arts. Attending a play or a concert. Seeing haze slowly fill the room, people taking their seats, the artists getting ready. These spaces have been empty and quiet. Such the case for the North Carolina Symphony who has had to pivot the offerings online but guided by their mission, they are making sure that the show still goes on. We talk to Sandi Macdonald, President & CEO, of the NC Symphony about what pivoting has looked like for them and what this time means for art and cultural organizations. There are lots of things I have been missing. One thing is the arts. Attending a play or a concert. Seeing haze slowly fill the room, people taking their seats, the artists getting ready. These spaces have been empty and quiet. Such the case for the North Carolina Symphony who has had to pivot the offerings online but guided by their mission, they are making sure that the show still goes on. We talk to Sandi Macdonald, President & CEO, of the NC Symphony about what pivoting has looked like for them and what this time means for art and cultural organizations. north carolina, podcast, raleigh, covid, symphony, mission, music, trial, pivots, hope no full 6 1 184d5dc1-28c4-44af-84e4-dc40ce3b264e Gaby Jimenez, Paige Wilson, & Maddy Starr: The Intersect Conference at Elon University The Intersect Conference not only had to pivot to being a virtual conference but also served as a mechanism for a larger pivot of how do we re-imagining our new world. The Intersect Conference is a diversity and leadership conference at Elon University and this year's theme was "enVISIONing a new way." Pretty timely. I sat down with Gaby Jimenez, Paige Wilson, and Maddy Starr, the directors of the conference, and talked about what pivoting looked like for them and what they are envisioning. 

Simon Sinek Ted Talk: How great leaders inspire action.

Elon Intersect

Social Media: @Elon_Intersect

]]> Thu, 10 Dec 2020 11:00:00 +0000 ajfletcher1112@gmail.com (A.J. Fletcher Foundation) https://pivotsajf.simplecast.com/episodes/gaby-jimenez-paige-wilson-maddy-starr-the-intersect-conference-at-elon-university-ltEw4hCd The Intersect Conference not only had to pivot to being a virtual conference but also served as a mechanism for a larger pivot of how do we re-imagining our new world. The Intersect Conference is a diversity and leadership conference at Elon University and this year's theme was "enVISIONing a new way." Pretty timely. I sat down with Gaby Jimenez, Paige Wilson, and Maddy Starr, the directors of the conference, and talked about what pivoting looked like for them and what they are envisioning. 

Simon Sinek Ted Talk: How great leaders inspire action.

Elon Intersect

Social Media: @Elon_Intersect

]]> Gaby Jimenez, Paige Wilson, & Maddy Starr: The Intersect Conference at Elon University A.J. Fletcher Foundation 00:31:55 The Intersect Conference not only had to pivot to being a virtual conference but also served as a mechanism for a larger pivot of how do we re-imagining our new world. The Intersect Conference is a diversity and leadership conference at Elon University and this year's theme was "enVISIONing a new way." Pretty timely. I sat down with Gaby Jimenez, Paige Wilson, and Maddy Starr, the directors of the conference, and talked about what pivoting looked like for them and what they are envisioning. The Intersect Conference not only had to pivot to being a virtual conference but also served as a mechanism for a larger pivot of how do we re-imagining our new world. The Intersect Conference is a diversity and leadership conference at Elon University and this year's theme was "enVISIONing a new way." Pretty timely. I sat down with Gaby Jimenez, Paige Wilson, and Maddy Starr, the directors of the conference, and talked about what pivoting looked like for them and what they are envisioning. north carolina, leadership, podcast, diversity, higher education, pivots, inclusion, student, college no full 5 1 96590997-4145-4731-a039-8c0b233506ee Eric Dorfman: North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences Website: https://naturalsciences.org/

Eric's Blog: https://ericdorfman.com/

Love Nature: The Biophilia Podcast

The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sceinces will be soon home to the world's first complete T-Rex

The Future of Natual History Museums

Facebook: North Carolina Museum of Natual Sciences 

Twitter & Instagram: @naturalsciences

]]> Thu, 3 Dec 2020 11:00:00 +0000 ajfletcher1112@gmail.com (A.J. Fletcher Foundation) https://pivotsajf.simplecast.com/episodes/eric-dorfman-north-carolina-museum-of-natural-sciences-tDxFfKeR Website: https://naturalsciences.org/

Eric's Blog: https://ericdorfman.com/

Love Nature: The Biophilia Podcast

The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sceinces will be soon home to the world's first complete T-Rex

The Future of Natual History Museums

Facebook: North Carolina Museum of Natual Sciences 

Twitter & Instagram: @naturalsciences

]]> Eric Dorfman: North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences A.J. Fletcher Foundation 00:31:59 Imagine starting a job surrounded by people, animals, and questions about an extended winter. Then imagine having to shut down and pivot operations less than 3 months in. Don't fret this happened to Eric Dorfman who became the Director & CEO of the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences in Janurary. I chatted with him about how has he been adjusting to his new job, what nature may be teaching us, and the future of natural history museums, and much more. Imagine starting a job surrounded by people, animals, and questions about an extended winter. Then imagine having to shut down and pivot operations less than 3 months in. Don't fret this happened to Eric Dorfman who became the Director & CEO of the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences in Janurary. I chatted with him about how has he been adjusting to his new job, what nature may be teaching us, and the future of natural history museums, and much more. future, dinosaurs, podcasts, northcarolina, newjob, nature, history, museums, science no full 4 1 e5908d2a-4772-4555-9e74-81c096abe041 Amber Smith: Activate Good Website: https://activategood.org/

Socials

  • Facebook: Activate Good
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America is having a moral convulsion by David Brooks; the Atlantic

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America is having a moral convulsion by David Brooks; the Atlantic

]]> Amber Smith: Activate Good A.J. Fletcher Foundation 00:23:44 Service has taken on a whole new meaning this year. It has been made more challenging because of the pandemic. traditional methods of volunteer gathering have paused and nonprofits volunteer bases have dwindled. Amber reminds us that we can serve using anything and anywhere. As we enter the holiday season, listen to this discussion on how service has pivoted and how you can serve right where you are, with what you have. Service has taken on a whole new meaning this year. It has been made more challenging because of the pandemic. traditional methods of volunteer gathering have paused and nonprofits volunteer bases have dwindled. Amber reminds us that we can serve using anything and anywhere. As we enter the holiday season, listen to this discussion on how service has pivoted and how you can serve right where you are, with what you have. no full 3 1 b104bf9c-8f8d-469f-b5f2-7465bf35a3ac Maggie Kane: A Place at The Table "Table" refers to the organizations, "A Place at The Table"

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]]> Maggie Kane: A Place at The Table A.J. Fletcher Foundation 00:30:25 In this first full episode, we sit down with Maggie Kane. Maggie is the founder and executive director of A Place at The Table, a pay-what-you-can cafe in Raleigh, North Carolina. We explore the challenges the cafe has faced while serving more people, how they are working to live into their mission, and what she is hoping for in a post-pandemic world. Recorded: October 2020 In this first full episode, we sit down with Maggie Kane. Maggie is the founder and executive director of A Place at The Table, a pay-what-you-can cafe in Raleigh, North Carolina. We explore the challenges the cafe has faced while serving more people, how they are working to live into their mission, and what she is hoping for in a post-pandemic world. Recorded: October 2020 hunger, nonprofit, raleigh, homelessness, purpose, mission, pay-what-you-can, cafe no full 2 1 ca6f8bbe-2099-4668-91f7-43a7f236292f Welcome to Pivots Fri, 13 Nov 2020 15:41:37 +0000 ajfletcher1112@gmail.com (A.J. Fletcher Foundation) https://pivotsajf.simplecast.com/episodes/welcome-to-pivots-xg2oj9lt-iSTQLsMB Welcome to Pivots A.J. Fletcher Foundation 00:05:45 Welcome to Pivots, a podcast about navigating transitions, negotiating change, and reimagine our world. This project created and produced by the A.J. Fletcher Fellow, Kenneth Brown, examines the ways people, programs, and organizations have pivoted. This mini-episode explains what we are trying to do. Welcome to Pivots, a podcast about navigating transitions, negotiating change, and reimagine our world. This project created and produced by the A.J. Fletcher Fellow, Kenneth Brown, examines the ways people, programs, and organizations have pivoted. This mini-episode explains what we are trying to do. north carolina, nonprofit, introduction, covid, change, pivots, 2020 no full 1 1