Are you feeling disconnected in this time of social distancing?  Wondering how you can lead and connect with your family and community in this crazy time?  This episode is for you!

I've heard it said that crisis builds community.  And I've definitely seen that happen in recent local natural disasters, like Hurricane Harvey here in Houston.  But here's the thing: crisis can only build community if people step out as leaders who strive to put others' needs before their own.  If, like in the Give phase of our leadership development path, they focus on using their unique gifts to connect with and serve others.

Our guest today not only exemplifies what it means to lead in a way that builds connection, but works each day to make it possible for you to do it too!

In our first ever Inspiration episode, we're talking with the amazing Sarah Aadland of Doing Good Together about simple, easy, but meaningful ways that you can connect and lead through difficult times, particularly a global pandemic and fight for racial justice.

Our conversation was the jolt of positivity and inspiration that I needed and I hope it will be the same for you. 

More about Sarah:
As Director of DGT's Big-Hearted Families™ Program, she creates resources for families that want to develop a kindness practice at home and builds curriculum for schools and organizations interested in teaching compassion and service to youth. Over the years, Sarah has watched family volunteering create empowered kids, more connected families, and stronger communities. In addition to her children, Sarah tends a large garden, a small flock of chickens, and a habit of mindfulness amid the necessary rituals of life.

Links shared:

• Doing Good Together website
• Stronger to Serve website
• DGT'S Summer of Kindness Compassion Camp
• DGT's List of Covid-19 Resources
• DGT's List of Resources for Raising an Anti-Racist Generation
• We Stories
• Embrace Race
• Campaign Zero

Challenge:
Connect with us and let me know what new way you're going to connect with one of your family members this week. Send me a message on IG or Facebook.  Your message will help me to make sure you get the resources you need. I can't wait to connect!
IG: @wearemomsthatlead
FB: @momsthatlead

Thank you to our sponsor, Spark Crates!  We love how Spark Crates makes family volunteering and family fitness easy and fun!  Check them out and use code PODCAST to get $5 off your order.

Show Notes: https://momsthatlead.com/podcast/7

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