| Lisa Burger said: I believe the first step is to create a social norm of acceptance and encouragement so that individuals from the smallest community groups to the largest non-profits and foundations feel that they have a story to tell. It seems that we often overlook the value of our stories - undercutting ourselves and our work. The truth is, everyone has a story to tell and an audience interested in hearing that story.
This brings us back to the initial question of how do we share and track these stories so that we can be sure they are reaching a diverse audience which will allow for greater learning to occur?
It seems to me that online tools, such as InCommons.org are a great starting point for ensuring that stories are shared and/or accessible to a wide audience. The online space allows people to share their stories, successes and challenges regardless of barriers such as geography. about the How do we share community success stories? discussion. - 85 weeks ago |
| Lisa Burger said: Minnesota and the nation are facing long-term, structural deficits that could hinder our state’s future if left unaddressed. Yet so much of the political discussion has disintegrated into partisan gridlock while our major challenges are left largely unresolved. Breaking this cycle of stalemates and finding real, sustainable solutions for Minnesota’s future will need to start outside of the political world with shared values advanced through the conversations and actions of courageous leaders.
I'd love to hear answers from fellow Minnesotans to the following questions:
1. What are the values that you believe should guide Minnesota’s future budget solutions?
2. What do you love about Minnesota?
3. What are you willing to do to help keep Minnesota great?
beginning the What are you willing to do to help keep Minnesota great? discussion. - 92 weeks ago |
| Lisa Burger said: Urban Baby is a fabulous idea and sounds really similiar to what Growing Up Healthy is doing for its rural community. It would be interesting to see how your groups could partner and/or share ideas. You can learn more about Growing Up Healthy here: http://www.incommons.org/node/414.
beginning the Growing Up Healthy discussion. - 95 weeks ago |
| Lisa Burger said: I completely agree, Tristan. I think leaders in organizations need to be comfortable with surrounding themselves/ourselves with people who are willing to take on risk and challenges - leaving all ego at the door. This causes anxiety in some but then again, true change is often uncomfortable. about the Making the dream the hub of collaboration discussion. - 97 weeks ago |
| Lisa Burger said: Thank you for entering the Minnesota Beatle Project in the Minnesota Community Pride Showcase. If you have any questions about your entry or the Showcase process, please contact the InCommons team at info@incommons.org or 612.520.1756.
Best of luck!
Lisa Burger
InCommons Team about the Discussion about entry: Minnesota Beatle Project discussion. - 99 weeks ago |
| Lisa Burger said: Thank you for entering Growing Entrepreneurs in the Minnesota Community Pride Showcase. If you have any questions about your entry or the Showcase process, please contact the InCommons team at info@incommons.org or 612.520.1756.
Best of luck!
Lisa Burger
InCommons Team about the Discussion about entry: Growing Entrepreneurs discussion. - 99 weeks ago |
| Lisa Burger said: Thank you for entering Twin Cities Cheap in the Minnesota Community Pride Showcase. If you have any questions about your entry or the Showcase process, please contact the InCommons team at info@incommons.org or 612.520.1756.
Best of luck!
Lisa Burger
InCommons Team about the Discussion about entry: Twin Cities Cheap discussion. - 99 weeks ago |
| Lisa Burger said: Thank you for entering the Mower County Collaborative Response team in the Minnesota Community Pride Showcase. If you have any questions about your entry or the Showcase process, please contact the InCommons team at info@incommons.org or 612.520.1756.
Sincerely,
Lisa Burger
InCommons Team about the Discussion about entry: Mower County- A Coordinated Collaborative Response to Domestic Violence discussion. - 99 weeks ago |
| Lisa Burger said: Thank you for entering A P(+)sitive Charge in the Minnesota Community Pride Showcase. If you have any questions about your entry or the Showcase process, please contact the InCommons team at info@incommons.org or 612.520.1756.
Sincerely,
Lisa Burger
InCommons Team about the Discussion about entry: Brainerd Rotary - A P(+)sitive Charge discussion. - 99 weeks ago |
| Lisa Burger said: Thank you for entering the Sustainable Food Production program in the Minnesota Community Pride Showcase. If you have any questions about your entry or the Showcase process, please contact the InCommons team at info@incommons.org or 612.520.1756.
Sincerely,
Lisa Burger
InCommons Team about the Discussion about entry: The Sustainable Food Production program at MState discussion. - 99 weeks ago |
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