Jane Leu's guest appearances

Jane Leu

Inside Social Innovation

What Donors Want

Gloria Steinem

Al Gore

Majora Carter

Michael Pollan

Lawrence Jackson

David Brooks

John Mackey

Mitch Landrieu

Pamela Hawley

Marion Nestle

Sarah Brown

Rodney Mullen

Natalie Portman

Robert Langer

Sakena Yacoobi

OwlTail

Jessamyn Shams-Lau

Rachel Stephenson Sheff speaks with Jessamyn Shams-Lau and Jane Leu all about power dynamics in governance - particularly in family foundation structures, but also more broadly across the non-profit world. Following a decade of leading a family foundation, Jessamyn shares her powerful story of navigating these power dynamics during the #BlackLivesMatter protests of June 2020, when her foundation Board let go of the entire staff team overnight. Jane was with her through the experience, and while the particulars of this situation are shocking - the fundamentals are highly resonant across so many different governance contexts in the sector.This is a hugely important story and episode you won’t want to miss, where we discuss:🟡 Jessamyn’s experience when her entire staff team was let go overnight🟡 Why it’s important not to overly blame individuals in situations like this - but rather the systems that enable problematic practices🟡 Navigating Board collaboration when some people engage in philanthropy as a hobby, whilst others are full time career professionals 🟡 Why it’s important for donors to engage in these conversations, too🟡 What a ‘dream’ state of governance might look like in futureThis episode is sponsored by Segal Family Foundation, and our Media Partner is Alliance Magazine. Head to www.alliancemagazine.org and get 50% off your Alliance subscription with the code ‘WhatDonorsWant’ at checkout.

Rachel Stephenson Sheff speaks with Jessamyn Shams-Lau and Jane Leu all about power dynamics in governance - particularly in family foundation structures, but also more broadly across the non-profit world. Following a decade of leading a family foundation, Jessamyn shares her powerful story of navigating these power dynamics during the #BlackLivesMatter protests of June 2020, when her foundation Board let go of the entire staff team overnight. Jane was with her through the experience, and while the particulars of this situation are shocking - the fundamentals are highly resonant across so many different governance contexts in the sector. This is a hugely important story and episode you won’t want to miss, where we discuss: 🟡 Jessamyn’s experience when her entire staff team was let go overnight 🟡 Why it’s important not to overly blame individuals in situations like this - but rather the systems that enable problematic practices 🟡 Navigating Board collaboration when some people engage in philanthropy as a hobby, whilst others are full time career professionals 🟡 Why it’s important for donors to engage in these conversations, too 🟡 What a ‘dream’ state of governance might look like in future This episode is sponsored by Segal Family Foundation, and our Media Partner is Alliance Magazine. Head to <a href="http://www.alliancemagazine.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.alliancemagazine.org</a> and get 50% off your Alliance subscription with the code ‘WhatDonorsWant’ at checkout.

Power Dynamics In Governance With Jessamyn Shams-Lau & Jane Leu

Chuck Slaughter

Morgan Simon

With the Obama administration's focus on social enterprise as a means of solving some of our most pressing problems, the social entrepreneur has emerged as the chief change agent of our time. In this panel discussion, part of the Stanford 2009 Entrepreneurship Week, leaders of several vital organizations talk about the motivations, successes, and challenges associated with running a social enterprise. They consider what the economic downturn has meant to their missions, and they offer practical advice to aspiring entrepreneurs.  https://ssir.org/podcasts/entry/jane_leu_chuck_slaughter_and_morgan_simon_-_starting_and_growing_a_social_e

With the Obama administration's focus on social enterprise as a means of solving some of our most pressing problems, the social entrepreneur has emerged as the chief change agent of our time. In this panel discussion, part of the Stanford 2009 Entrepreneurship Week, leaders of several vital organizations talk about the motivations, successes, and challenges associated with running a social enterprise. They consider what the economic downturn has meant to their missions, and they offer practical advice to aspiring entrepreneurs. <a href="https://ssir.org/podcasts/entry/jane_leu_chuck_slaughter_and_morgan_simon_-_starting_and_growing_a_social_e" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://ssir.org/podcasts/entry/jane_leu_chuck_slaughter_and_morgan_simon_-_starting_and_growing_a_social_e</a>

Jane Leu, Chuck Slaughter, and Morgan Simon - Starting and Growing a Social Enterprise