Vital Connections On Air

Topic: Oppressive Civility 

Dr. Gloria ​ Gonzalez-Morales

University of Minnesota Extension page with additional information and resources:

https://extension.umn.edu/vital-connections-air/wakeup-minnesota-dr-gloria-gonzalez-morales-oppressive-civility

Even as more women step into leadership roles, much work remains to reach true gender equity in workplaces, local government bodies, and other community spaces. In this episode of Vital Connections On Air, we talk to Teresa Kittridge, founder of 100 Rural Women. Listen as she shares the work she's doing to amplify women’s voices and support their leadership journey.

The tourism industry can be a critical catalyst to help communities develop economically and demographically. While the impact of COVID-19 will linger for years to come, businesses and community organizations across Minnesota have proven resilient in the face of fluctuating demand, workforce shortages, climate changes, and other issues. During this conversation, our panelists discuss examples of how they have responded to these challenges and much more.

Festivals and events around the state and country have seen many changes in 2020.  Whether it is canceling a community festival or creating a virtual event there are many challenges for organizers.  Xinyi (Lisa) Qian discusses what organizers and community members can do to weather the storm.

In this special series we are looking back on webinars and articles shared early during the pandemic and how that information needs to shift for our current reality.  

The tourism industry has been impacted by the pandemic.  Today we hear from Xinyi (Lisa) Qian from the University of Minnesota Extension Tourism Center on the state of Minnesota’s tourism sector and how they are looking towards recovery.

In this special series we are looking back on webinars and articles shared early during the pandemic and how that information needs to shift for our current reality.  

As we transition to more social lives and face some of the losses of pattern and routine we may be dealing with new emotions. Join in my conversation with Lori Rothstein and Denise Stromme as we discuss change, emotional agility, and strategies to help us overcome the overwhelm. 

In this special series we are looking back on webinars and articles shared early during the pandemic and how that information needs to shift for our current reality.  

It is common to hear from people that they are feeling overwhelmed as we face the issues that are in front of us.  Join in my conversation with Lori Rothstein and Denise Stromme as we discuss why we continue to experience these feelings and how we can find ways to calm our minds.

In this special series we are looking back on webinars and articles shared early during the pandemic and how that information needs to shift for our current reality.  

Covid-19 has impacted businesses differently.  Some are flourishing during this time and others are trying to figure out how they will keep the doors open.  These challenges also look different for new business owners compared to those who were thinking about retirement.  Join a conversation with Brigid Tuck and Neil Linscheid as they discuss the impacts of Covid-19 on retail and the implications for business succession.

In this special series we are looking back on webinars and articles shared early during the pandemic and how that information needs to shift for our current reality.  

Our world is constantly changing; now more than ever before.  Community leaders are being forced to not only navigate their own responses to change but also identify strategies to help those around them.  Jody Horntvedt and Toby Spanier reflect on the assumptions and stages of change and also discuss strategies for leaders to help themselves and their communities.

In this special series we are looking back on webinars and articles shared early during the pandemic and how that information needs to shift for our current reality.