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We Need to Build: Field Notes for Diverse Democracy

by Dr. Eboo Patel (LGC Fellow since 2015)

From the former faith adviser to President Obama comes an inspirational guide for those who seek to promote positive social change and build a more diverse and just democracy. Named “one of America’s best leaders” by U.S. News and World Report, Eboo is founder and president of Interfaith America, the leading interfaith organization in the United States. Under his leadership, Interfaith America has worked with governments, universities, private companies and civic organizations to make faith a bridge of cooperation rather than a barrier of division. Read more here.

The 5 Disciplines of Inclusive Organizations: How Diverse and Equitable Enterprises Will Transform the World

by Andrés Tapia (LGC Fellow since 2008; Daniel Burnham Fellow)

Andrés Tapia's newest book showcases a comprehensive model for creating inclusive organizations, illuminating the vital role that inclusion plays in developing solutions to the critical social, environmental and leadership challenges we face. Andrés and his co-authoer Fayruz Kirtzman have found that five disciplines encompass the structures, mindsets, behaviors and accountabilities required for creating inclusive organizations that will have transformational impact not only on their culture and people but also on society and the planet. Read more here.

GATHERING GROUND: TRACIE HALL & ANGELIQUE POWER

featuring Angelique Power (LGC Fellow since 2015)

Two thought leaders and comrades in community-building and racial justice, Angelique (President of The Field Foundation) and Tracie D. Hall (Director of The Joyce Foundation's Culture Program). They discuss the state of philanthropy, the emotional labor of being a POC in the nonprofit sector, and much, much more, with host Mary Morten. Listen here.

UNLOCKING INNOVATION PODCAST: A CONVERSATION WITH CHICAGO’S TOP THOUGHT LEADERS

featuring Leslie Anderson (LGC Fellow since 2006) and Betsy Ziegler (Daniel Burnham Fellow)

A panel of some of the most influential Chicago executives to share insights about the state of corporate innovation and reveal their bold predictions for the future. Join Moderator Betsy Ziegler, CEO of 1871 and guests Adam Hectman of Microsoft, Leslie Anderson of BMO, Guillaume Deudon of Dow and Mandy Tahvonen of Gordon Foods. #UnlockingInnovation is the podcast about what drives innovation in the most successful organizations. Each episode features interviews with leaders in innovation about how they keep their organizations on top year after year, their career journeys, and the practices that help them create an innovative company culture. #UnlockingInnovation is a podcast by EX3 Labs, produced in partnership with 1871 Chicago. Listen here.

TRAILBLAZERS.FM: THE NEW RULES TO BUILDING GENERATIONAL WEALTH

featuring John Rogers Jr. (LGC Fellow since 1985)

John discusses: How his parents impacted and influenced his goals growing up; How much of John's success in business he credited to his time playing basketball; What's still driving John in the work he's doing with Ariel some 34 years after he started the company; How he balances success and humility; Why John loves leading people; One of his biggest failures; The most important habits or traits that young minority leaders need to develop to become great leaders - the most common financial mistakes we've been making as investors; Stocks that John likes heading into 2018; How much time John spends each day or week reading and learning and thinking; Books John has read and recommends we read; The One action John thinks we should take right to help us on our own journey to blaze our trail. Listen here.

DISPLACED: HELENE GAYLE ON HOW TO LEAD ORGANIZATIONS THAT RESPOND TO CRISIS

featuring Helene Gayle (Daniel Burnham Fellow)

The public sector needs to learn to work with the private sector, from an epidemiologist who became the CEO of one of the world's largest charities. The international development sector is losing relevance and humanitarian organizations should look to the private sector to adapt, says Helene, CEO of The Chicago Community Trust, a $2.7 billion philanthropic fund. Listen here.

SKINNYTREES: LIFT HEALTH FOR ALL

featuring Dr. Melissa Simon (LGC Fellow since 2018)

Melissa introduces an exciting new center launched this year - the Center for Health Equity Transformation (CHET). She explains the work this center aims to do and how it is taking a different approach. Melissa stresses why health equity is important and required to lift health for all. She discusses a few key terms that might be helpful in future episodes and understanding the work that lies ahead in lifting health for all. Listen here.

DR. SANJAY GUPTA’S CORONAVIRUS PODCAST: TALKING TO OUR KIDS ABOUT COVID-19

featuring Arne Duncan (LGC Fellow since 1995)

Working from home while teaching and caring for your kids isn't easy during the coronavirus crisis. CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta talks to moms and dads, including Arne, about parenting in a pandemic. Read more and listen here.

HERE & NOW: CORONAVIRUS INTERRUPTS EFFORTS TO CURB GUN VIOLENCE IN CHICAGO

featuring Vaughn Bryant (LGC Fellow since 2016)

The coronavirus is upending daily life for tens of millions of people across the country as schools and businesses remain closed and medical professionals prepare for a surge of sick people that could overwhelm the health care system. It's also interrupting efforts in Chicago aimed at curbing gun violence. Here & Now's Robin Young speaks with Vaughn about his work as Executive Director of Communities Partnering 4 Peace. Listen here.

MAKE YOURSELF AT HOME [BISNOW AUDIO]: WENDY BERGER

featuring Wendy Berger (LGC Fellow since 2011)

In this episode, Wendy discusses tools in her toolbelt for navigating the COVID-19 crisis. As WBS Equities CEO, Wendy owns build-to-suit food manufacturing and distribution buildings in multiple states including New York, Ohio, Illinois and Massachusetts. She talks about her plan to help tenants, managing her own self isolation, and how major personal tragedies have prepared her to manage a situation like this. Listen here.