Minnesota Rising featured in October 2011 Minnesota Business Magazine!
Extra! Extra! Read all about it! In the midst of a busy fall, Minnesota Rising is ecstatic to have been featured in the October 2011 edition of the Minnesota Business Magazine, in an article (starting on page 26) by Maura Keller entitled, “The Great Generational Divide.” Minnesota Rising leaders, Diane Tran and Nick Banovetz, are … Continue reading
You’re Invited: InCommons Collab-umentary Night!
I’m a fan of collaboration, documentaries, and made-up words. There’s clearly no way I can resist attending next week’s “Collab-umentary,” hosted by InCommons. A night focused on storytelling, collaborative and technical skills-building, and sharing some wisdom, it’s sure to be an evening of crowd-sourced fun! If you want to save yourself a spot, do so … Continue reading
Washing the dishes
Copyright (c) 123RF Stock Photos “There are two ways to wash the dishes. The first is to wash the dishes in order to have clean dishes and the second is to wash the dishes in order to wash the dishes.” -Thich Nhat Hahn
You’re Invited: Minnesota Community Blueprint to Asian/American & Pacific Islander Health Equity: Today And Beyond
As we draw closer to the end of 2011, it’s time to begin considering what might be or what might begin in 2012. The Minnesota Asian/American Health Coalition will be engaging community members in conversation next week about Minnesota’s Community Blueprint to AAPI Health Equity. RSVP to learn about the situation today and to give … Continue reading
Happy Thanksgiving! With gratitude for collaboration and teamwork.
There has been much to be grateful for in 2011 with Minnesota Rising – our second annual Un/Conference, being featured in the October 2011 edition of the Minnesota Business Magazine, and the launch of our Cascading Conversations Tour! All of this, however, could not have been accomplished without a great deal of teamwork, leadership, and … Continue reading
2011 Un/Conference Breakouts: Dan Wick + The Achievement Gap
The Minnesota Rising 2011 Un/Conference: Building A Network For What’s Next was held on Saturday, October 22, 2011 at the CoCo coworking and collaborative space in St. Paul, MN. Hosted by and for emerging leaders, the Un/Conference engaged emerging leaders across Minnesota in an energizing day of innovative learning and dialogue, skill-building, and network-building with … Continue reading
What we are doing
Copyright (c) 123RF Stock Photos “We can too easily become identified with goodness–feel that we are ‘the enlightened ones.’ We cease to ask questions about what we are doing, how we are doing it, whether it might be done another way. Not only must we question ourselves; we must create the kind of atmosphere that … Continue reading
2011 Un/Conference Breakouts: Andy Cook + Civic Entrepreneurs and Today’s Politics
The Minnesota Rising 2011 Un/Conference: Building A Network For What’s Next was held on Saturday, October 22, 2011 at the CoCo coworking and collaborative space in St. Paul, MN. Hosted by and for emerging leaders, the Un/Conference engaged emerging leaders across Minnesota in an energizing day of innovative learning and dialogue, skill-building, and network-building with … Continue reading
Friday Fun: Jen Ford Reedy at Hamline Commencement
Jen Ford Reedy was last year’s Minnesota Rising Un/Conference keynote speaker. This year, check her out as Hamine University’s Commencement Speaker for the graduating class of 2011. She talks about how she could have been employee #12 at Yahoo and how she ardently believes in the potential for this generation to change the world. Hear … Continue reading
Un/Conference Breakouts: Al Coleman’s Secrets to Success
The Minnesota Rising 2011 Un/Conference: Building A Network For What’s Next was held on Saturday, October 22, 2011 at the CoCo coworking and collaborative space in St. Paul, MN. Hosted by and for emerging leaders, the Un/Conference engaged emerging leaders across Minnesota in an energizing day of innovative learning and dialogue, skill-building, and network-building with … Continue reading
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