Vital Connections On Air

U of M Extension Center for Community Vitality
Vital Connections On Air

Vital Connections On Air is a podcast from University of Minnesota Extension's Center for Community Vitality that explores the trends and topics important to communities and their leaders. You will hear new research and insights from University of Minnesota and University Minnesota Extension professionals as well as great stories from local communities and organizations.

  1. 03/30/2023

    Vital Connections On Air: Wakeup Minnesota with Ms. Victoria McWane-Creek on Emotional Intelligence in Leadership

    Vital Connections On Air

    44 min

  2. 03/03/2023

    Vital Connections On Air: Wakeup Minnesota with Dr. Gloria ​ Gonzalez-Morales on Oppressive Civility

    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

    1h 5m

  3. 08/25/2022

    Advancing women’s leadership in rural Minnesota

    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.

    35 min

  4. 08/18/2022

    Tourism and its impact on communities

    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.

    46 min

  5. 10/29/2020

    Special Episode 07: Festivals and events during a pandemic

    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.

    19 min

  6. 10/22/2020

    Special Episode 06: Minnesota tourism during the pandemic

    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.

    19 min

  7. 07/15/2020 · BONUS

    Exploring emotions during a pandemic

    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.

    14 min

  8. 07/10/2020 · BONUS

    Focusing on what you can choose

    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.

    15 min
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About

Vital Connections On Air is a podcast from University of Minnesota Extension's Center for Community Vitality that explores the trends and topics important to communities and their leaders. You will hear new research and insights from University of Minnesota and University Minnesota Extension professionals as well as great stories from local communities and organizations.

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  • Creator
    U of M Extension Center for Community Vitality
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2023
  • Episodes
    36
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © U of M Extension Center for Community Vitality
  • Show Website
    Vital Connections On Air

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