We continue our conversation on humor with MJ and shift our focus to humor in the workplace and how it can be used as a professional and collegial way to connect with others and “level the playing field”.

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Resources:

• lorettalaroche.com
• https://foreverdogpodcasts.com/podcasts/godcast/
• https://twitter.com/TheTweetOfGod
• https://twitter.com/yayalexisgay

Audio Tracks

• Modest Grams by Martijn de Boer (NiGiD) (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial  (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/NiGiD/61244 Ft: Doxent
• Breakfast Jazz Duo by Martijn de Boer (NiGiD) (c) copyright 2016 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial  (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/NiGiD/52957 Ft: Javolenus
• everydayInstrumental by airtone (c) copyright 2021 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial  (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/airtone/63114 
• Confirmation blues by Robbero (c) copyright 2015 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial  (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/Robbero/50510
• commonGround by airtone (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial  (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/airtone/58703

Humor is a very serious and important essential to meet this moment and should be treated with respect and gravity. Just kidding! However, humor can be such a useful, and fun, tool when used to connect to your world, build relationships, grow trust, and just be a better person and professional. Join Kelly in a fun conversation with MJ Ryan. Part 1 is all about humor and your own well-being.

Part 1 Resources:

• https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2020/11/05/coronavirus-nursing-home-job
• Soundtrack
  • Modest Grams by Martijn de Boer (NiGiD) (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/NiGiD/61244 Ft: Doxent
  • everydayInstrumental by airtone (c) copyright 2021 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/airtone/63114
  • I Who Have Nothing by Bouke Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvEAlBFVoH8

It’s the 21st century. A global economy, constant advances in science and technology, the information age, climate change, a pandemic, and a myriad of other forces are inciting change at a dizzying pace. On a daily basis, the world offers us a choice; meet the changes with flexibility or meet them without. Honestly, I do both depending on the day. Flexibility isn’t a practice that is only required by individuals. All around the world, governments, communities, and organizations are being pressed and “invited” to nimbly operate under ever-changing factors. What strikes me lately is that not all flexibility looks the same. In this episode, we explore this topic through the lens of a dedicated professional, mother, and citizen. Rachael shares stories of flexibility about herself and her community of people dedicated to providing food, education, and referral services free of charge to fellow New Mexicans in need. St. Felix’s core values, “impact everything they do: respect for human dignity, compassion, justice and peace, transformation,  and solidarity with the poor.”. I have no doubt that you will enjoy this discussion with Rachael Miletkov, Director of Development at St. Felix Pantry in Rio Ranch, New Mexico.

References from this episode:

St. Felix Pantry

MJ Ryans story about flexibility

Tao Te Ching

Manzano Day School

with Marina Hartzell Gallegos

A conversation with Dr. Shawntanet Jara

In this short first episode, Kelly Bauer introduces himself and his new passion projects, Engage Educational Solutions, and Meeting this Moment Podcast.