Unleashing Social Change

14/07/2022

Congratulations to our host, Becky Margiotta on authoring a #1 bestselling book! On her first try!!

We hope this book continues to find its way to everyone who could possibly benefit from reading it.

If you've dived in and find yourself wanting some 1:1 coaching, Becky is currently offering 30-minute sessions.

Book here 👉 https://bit.ly/3z2BO7Y

26/05/2022

My last mentor of the season is one who has known me since before I was born, my Aunt and Godmother, Sharon Kanis.

Sharon is a truth teller and willing to question her own assumptions with enduring humility. She has traveled the world to pay witness and be of service. An educator through her decades of service, she brings people and their shared experiences together in community. Sharon has rooted her service in the interconnectedness of the web of life and is unwavering from the oneness of the universe.

Give a listen here:
http://www.unleashingsocialchange.com/2022/05/24/56-sharon-kanis-a-profile-in-interconnectedness-of-communion/

Sharon is a truth teller and willing to question her own assumptions with enduring humility. She has traveled the world to pay witness and be of service. An educator through her decades of service, she brings people and their shared experiences together in community. Sharon has rooted her service in...

19/05/2022

Episode 55: Noah Winnick and Josue Barnes: A Profile in Fearless Community Activism

A few years ago I received advice that every leader should have a mentor who is 20 years younger than them. In the reckoning of June 2020, I found mine in Noah Winnick and Josue Barnes. The duo founded Claremont Change and have been representing the voices of marginalized people in the community since the inception of the organization.

They are fearless advocates who are relentless in their commitment and vision in creating an antiracist Claremont and I will follow them, quite literally in peaceful protest, to the ends of the earth.

The synergy between these lifelong friends is animating to witness. Somehow they are able to make the daunting and often draining work of social justice joyful and approachable. They authentically show up for their hometown and I am so proud to be in arms with them as I do my part in shaping the city where I have rooted my family.

I hope you enjoy this time with “The Rom-Com Boys” as much I did.

Listen here 👇
http://www.unleashingsocialchange.com/2022/05/18/55-noah-winnick-and-josue-barnes-a-profile-in-fearless-community-activism/

12/05/2022

Episode 54: Mark Lipton - A Profile in Vision, Genius, and Feeling Feelings

Hey friends - in this episode I interview Mark Lipton, who I met when he was the head of the Orgnizational Change Management graduate program at The New School. He was incredibly helpful to me in navigating my graduate studies and his insights into leadership, organizational change, vision, and what he calls “emotional fortitude” are spot on things that everyone who wants to lead well and do well could benefit from listening to. I hope you enjoy listening to this show as much as I enjoyed recording it with Mark.

🔊 🔊 🔊http://www.unleashingsocialchange.com/2022/05/10/54-mark-lipton-a-profile-in-vision-genius-and-feeling-feelings/

05/05/2022

In this episode Becky interview Rosanne Haggerty, MacArthur Genius Award winner and my boss for 11 years.

Everett Rogers estimates 2.5% of the population are innovators for any given area. Rosanne is one of those rare 2.5% who cannot help but generate fresh insights into entrenched problems. This leader was put on the planet to shake things up!

You can give a listen here 🔉 http://www.unleashingsocialchange.com/2022/05/03/53-rosanne-haggerty-a-profile-in-disruption-and-active-listening/

26/04/2022

Throughout this episode, Holly’s perseverance, great personality, and candor shine through.

A truly authentic leader who leads with compassion, courage, and a heart for service - there is never a dull moment when Holly is in the room.

Laugh along with us on your favorite podcast platform or right here on our website:
http://www.unleashingsocialchange.com/2022/04/26/52-holly-craig-silkman-a-profile-in-candor/

25/04/2022

Join Becky as she sits down with her mentor and friend, retired Colonel Howie Cohen of Pivotal Moments to discuss leadership, community, standards, and perseverance.

They reminisce on the unconventional methods Howie used to instill cohesion in every one of the dozens of organizations he led, from being one of the first officers ever to sign into the Third Battalion of the 75th Ranger Regiment to commanding the White House Communications Agency.

You can check out the episode on your favorite podcast platform or right here on our website: http://www.unleashingsocialchange.com/2022/04/19/51-howie-cohen-a-profile-in-becoming-a-leaders-leader/

14/04/2022

If you’ve read the first chapter of my book, you’ll be familiar with the story about my boss poking me in the chest with some salty language. Jan Hicks was that boss. She was also one of the most inspiring, authentic, and deeply kind leaders I have ever had the privilege of serving under.

Episode 50: Jan Hicks: A Profile in Authenticity and Kindness
http://www.unleashingsocialchange.com/2022/04/12/50-jan-hicks-a-profile-in-authenticity-and-kindness/

I have to confess, I got a little more emotional than usual recording this episode. I didn’t realize until we were speaking the full extent of Jan’s impact on me all these years later. I’m so grateful that I had the opportunity to serve with this incredible human being who knows in her bones who she is and what she stands for. I hope that listening to this episode strengthens your own conviction to be true to yourself and kind to others.

Show Notes:

🔉. How to handle a man mansplaining to you that he can’t work for you because you’re a woman.
🔉. The “rest of the story” behind Becky’s infamous “unf**k this, Lieutenant” moment.
🔉. What it was like being the first General Officer in the Army who was also a mom.
🔉. The profound gift of life-long friendships.
🔉. You can opt out of being miserable.
🔉. How life’s pendulum will eventually swing back in your favor.
🔉. The ripple effect of embodying goodness and kindness.
🔉. It’s okay to make mistakes, just make sure you’re making new ones.

12/04/2022

Thank you to Jeremy Utley for hosting Becky Margiotta on his Masters of Creativity series for the d.school. Check out some highlights in his blog below!

https://www.jeremyutley.design/blog/magnify-to-move-on

What do you do when your work is being publicly attacked? Few have grappled with the question as deeply as Becky Margiotta, co-founder and champion of the 100,000 Homes campaign.

05/04/2022

Episode 49: Jane Holl Lute: A Profile in Never Moving Backwards

Thirty years ago I met Jane Hall Lute while she was my professor at West Point. Since our time together she has gone on to be the Assistant Secretary General for Peacebuilding Support at the United Nations, the former Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security for the United States, and is now the Director at SIPCA.

Jane has always been able to distill the most complicated processes and ideas into comprehensible action steps. She is able to shift the context through humor and simplification, on the dime, and even does so a couple of times in this recording.

Give a listen on you favorite podcast platform or directly on our website here 🔉 http://www.unleashingsocialchange.com/2022/04/05/49-jane-holl-lute-a-profile-in-never-moving-backwards/

29/03/2022

Episode 48: Jay Parker: A Profile in Empathy and Unconditional Support

In this episode you’ll hear us reminisce decades old memories of the adventure that formed our lifelong friendship (including a thespian performance which shines a light on Jay’s loveable affability) and the written memometos from him that have influenced the course of my life.

I can speak from experience when I say Jay Parker wraps his mentees in unconditional support and provides us with connections and protections, sometimes even at his own personal risk, in order to help people and organizations reach their highest potential.

I hope this episode sparks some of your own kindling.

Listen wherever you get your podcasts or on our website here: http://www.unleashingsocialchange.com/2022/03/28/48-jay-parker-a-profile-in-empathy-and-unconditional-support/

22/03/2022

Episode 47: Mimi Finch: A Profile in Becoming the Leader You Never Had

Join Becky as she interviews her Tactical Officer from West Point, Retired Army Officer and Defense Contractor Mimi Finch, and listen to their conversation about the seminal moments that molded Mimi into the leader and person she is today.

A champion of the underdog in her decades-long career, Mimi Finch has consistently stood up to misogyny, racism, and homophobia in situations that required a whole heap of courage. Even when the backlash was harsh and jeopardized her personal safety, her career, or her social status, Mimi spoke up.

Through some harrowing experiences, Mimi became the fearless feminist leader she wished she had herself when she went through the fourth class of women to graduate from West Point.

Mimi’s story highlights the power and strength that can be found in radical vulnerability. Consider this a primer on questioning the status quo and making waves. May we all be inspired by her story and her willingness to disrupt oppression!

Trigger warning: contains discussion of sexual violence

🔉 unleashingsocialchange.com/2022/03/22/47-mimi-finch-a-profile-of-becoming-the-leader-you-never-had/

15/03/2022

🔊 Episode 46: Brenda Sue Fulton: A Profile of Personal Courage

Like many of Becky’s mentors, Army Veteran Brenda Sue Fulton’s list of accomplishments is longer than a CVS receipt and chock full of lasting impact. Weaving her activism with community building, she has been a key player in ending the military’s discriminatory “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy and ending the military’s ban on openly serving transgender people.

A graduate of West Point’s first class to admit women, Sue shares her insights on how to muster the personal courage to keep going in the face of massive resistance.

Give a listen on your favorite podcast provider or right here on our website: http://www.unleashingsocialchange.com/2022/03/14/46-brenda-sue-fulton-a-profile-of-personal-courage/

08/03/2022

Episode 45: A Profile in the Healing Power of Presence

Marie has brought her healing energy to many people and organizations over the decades. We are so happy she was generous enough to share her deeply personal stories of listening to muses and grounding herself in the interconnectedness of life with all of us.

🔉 : http://www.unleashingsocialchange.com/2022/03/08/episode-45-marie-connor-glenfield-a-profile-in-the-healing-power-of-presence/

03/03/2022

Hello Friends!

🔉 Season four is here!

We’re launching with my dear friend, Dr. Susan Rivers, Executive Director and Chief Scientist of iThrive, who agreed to interview me about the hardest challenges I’ve faced as a leader.

Give a listen and a share 👇
http://www.unleashingsocialchange.com/2022/03/01/44-susan-rivers-interviews-becky-margiotta/

15/02/2022

In this episode, we sit down with the CEO of Playworks , Elizabeth Cushing , and dive into the rollercoaster ride of leading an organization through an astonishing transformation and all the lessons learned along the way.

Elizabeth has some edge of your chair stories about the thrill of victory and agony of defeat in the day to day adventures of leading large-scale change during a global pandemic.

You can listen here 👉 http://www.unleashingsocialchange.com/2022/02/14/42-elizabeth-cushing-shift-aims-to-scale-joy/

03/02/2022

Hey Unleashers - Episode 42 is now available!

On this episode, we welcome back Nicole Moretti Hockley a dear friend and force of nature, for a conversation about how Sandy Hook Promise scaled their proven prevention programs through a pandemic.

Link to episode In the comments!

27/10/2021

18/10/2021

Episode 41: "Chris Lubbe – On Activism, Grief, and What He Learned from Nelson Mandela"

Chris a gift to this world and we are so grateful he took the time to tell us his story and for the person he is. We hope you’ll take a moment when you’re done listening to share your learnings too.

Click here to listen to the episode >>http://www.unleashingsocialchange.com/2021/10/11/41-chris-lubbe-on-activism-grief-and-what-he-learned-from-nelson-mandela/

This episode is everything to us. Chris has a profound ability to convey meaning and heart through story. We literally cried through half the interview. We learned. We grieved. We grew. We are better humans for listening to his story. And we want to share every moment of it with you.

21/05/2021

Nominate your favorite podcasts (we hope we are one of them!) for a Quill Award! Nominations close 5/26/2021.
https://www.quillpodcasting.com/quill-podcast-awards

The Quill Podcast Awards are featuring the best and brightest podcasts, producers, and podcast companies in the business. Vote for your favorite shows and brands this spring!