CAUSENETIC

Today, we are joined by Dr. Froswa' Booker-Drew, VP of Community Affairs & Strategic Alliances at the State Fair of Texas and we are discussing the art of community engagement! We dig into how organizations (and individuals!) can be intentional about community development work.

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Connect with Froswa on: LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook

BOOKS: 

Rules of Engagement: Making Connections Last - Dr. Froswa Booker-Drew

Ready for a Revolution: 30 Days to Jolt Your Life - Dr. Froswa Booker-Drew

It’s Time To Fly Away - Dr. Froswa Booker-Drew

RESOURCES:

Community Engagement - Wikipedia

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Causenetic /kôz-nedik/ - A person or thing that gives rise to a phenomenon that is dynamic or energizing.

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Many leaders often forget that leadership starts with self-awareness. In this episode, we are discussing leadership blind spots and how to navigate them.

RESOURCES:

5 Leadership Blind Spots and How to Fix Them - San Diego State University

How to Avoid 4 Leadership Blindspots and Save Yourself from Yourself - Patrick Leddin, Ph.D.

The Top 10 Leadership Blind Spots, and 5 Ways to Turn Them Into Strengths - Inc.com

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Causenetic /kôz-nedik/ - A person or thing that gives rise to a phenomenon that is dynamic or energizing.

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Do you when and where you’ll receive your next meal? According to a United Nations report, more than 800 million people do not have enough to eat. Today we are talking about hunger and opportunities to combat food insecurity.

RESOURCES:

“Over 820 million people suffering from hunger; new UN report reveals stubborn realities of ‘immense’ global challenge” – UN News

Definition of Food Security -  United States Department of Agriculture 

Hunger in North Texas – North Texas Food Bank

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Very superstitious, writing's on the wall! We all have weird habits (yes, you do!) and in this episode we are digging into them.

RESOURCES:

Superstition - Stevie Wonder

17 Weird Habits We All Have But Won’t Admit It - Cody Delistraty

30 Weird Habits

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Does your beginning determine you end? In this episode, we discuss how zip codes can influence a person's income and opportunities.

RESOURCES:

In Climbing Income Ladder, Location Matters - The New York Times

Which neighborhoods in America offer children the best chance to rise out of poverty? - The Opportunity Atlas

“Where You Grow Up Matters” - Theresa Riley

Your Zip Code Matters - Vital Record News from Texas A&M University Health Science Center

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Much like the food we eat, music has an impact on our brains and even our bodies. In this episode, we discuss how music affects our behavior and ultimately influences society.

RESOURCES:

Atlanta Institute of Music & Media: https://www.aimm.edu/

Lizzo - Good as Hell (song)

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Community College and Vocational training weren't always popular. In this episode, we discuss the top vocational jobs on the market and why Millennials should consider other ways to prepare for the workforce.

Resources:

10 High-Paying Vocational Jobs to Consider: https://www.thejobnetwork.com/10-high-paying-vocational-jobs-to-consider/

The hosts of the Causenetic want you to get to know them a little bit! In this episode, get to know Keith Vinson, Vice President of Operations at the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas.