Anika Ward's guest appearances

Anika Ward

The Intentional Greatness Podcast

Shining a Light with Beth Kieffer Leonard

Beth Kieffer Leonard

Jennifer Smith

Kathy Caprino

Heather Monahan

Shannon Miles

Jon Berghoff

Anna Anderson

Craig Cody

Laura Kelly

Monica Hernandez

Kate Kelly

Susan Scott

Deirdre Quinn

Donnie Boivin

Cate Stillman

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For over 20 years, Anika has worked to improve outcomes for youth and families through partnerships that leverage the power of community voice, vision, and leadership. Most recently the senior director of the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota Center for Prevention, she has spent her career working to advance initiatives in education, cultural art &amp; science, workforce development, community health, and wellbeing. Her work has impacted community groups, nonprofits, museums, state and local government, and healthcare organizations across the region. Prior to the Center for Prevention, Anika worked at the State of Minnesota to attract, support, and retain leaders of color in executive positions. As the director of the Kitty Andersen Youth Science Center at the Science Museum of Minnesota, she worked to build career pathways to increase engagement for women and people of color. A daughter of the historic Rondo neighborhood of St. Paul, MN, Anika’s work and approach reflect her value of community leadership and representation. Anika enthusiastically works to engage often untapped community assets and perspectives. She works to engage elders, youth, and cultural leaders in systems redesign. Recognizing the wealth of power and resources that already belongs to the community, she aims to be a conduit, supporting communities and institutions to bring their powers together for good. Anika is the originator of the Sankofa Leadership Network. A strategic thinker, Anika works to appreciate and understand the systems she works with. She brings both a systems-based and relationship-based approach to her work. She leads initiatives that work to transform systems to eliminate disparities and advance equity. Anika spends her free time making and enjoying music, arts, and sports activities with her husband, four children, a puppy, and a large extended family. She holds an M.A. degree in Human Services and a B.A. in Human Resource Management from Concordia University-Saint Paul. In 2016, she was named one of “40 under 40” by the Minneapolis/Saint Paul Business Journal. What you’ll learn about in this episode:  How the Rondo neighborhood in Minnesota was displaced The importance of having an equity lens in everything you do The biggest challenges consultants face when working in an organization How to facilitate change for diversity and inclusion in a company How to create a safe space for people to share their truth in an organization Why it’s important to always tell the truth, even when it may be hurtful How authenticity in the workplace differs for people of color  Resources:  Website: https://www.sankofalead.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anika-ward/  Facilitating Change Anika Ward is an expert in equity and inclusion, and the originator of the Sankofa Leadership Network. For over twenty years, she has helped improve outcomes for youth and families in Minnesota. In this episode of the Intentional Greatness® podcast, Anika shares the importance of having an equity lens and how she helps facilitate change in diversity and inclusion in both large and small organizations. Displacing Communities Anika is a daughter of the historic Rondo neighborhood of St. Paul, MN. During the early 1900’s several black families moved to this neighborhood, which was home to about 80% of the black people in the area. The neighborhood thrived and offered a safe, close-knit community. Anika explains the impact of the city building a freeway directly through the Rondo neighborhood. She also explains why this act could be considered racist. Predictable Outcomes Racist is not who you are, it’s something you do. Anika shares how many business owners are having a revelation that they do not have to have negative intent, in order to produce outcomes that are predictable by race. In this episode, Anika explains why this is unacceptable and why it’s important for organization leaders to interject and push for change until that outcome is different.

<p>For over 20 years, Anika has worked to improve outcomes for youth and families through partnerships that leverage the power of community voice, vision, and leadership. Most recently the senior director of the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota Center for Prevention, she has spent her career working to advance initiatives in education, cultural art &amp; science, workforce development, community health, and wellbeing.</p> <p>Her work has impacted community groups, nonprofits, museums, state and local government, and healthcare organizations across the region. Prior to the Center for Prevention, Anika worked at the State of Minnesota to attract, support, and retain leaders of color in executive positions. As the director of the Kitty Andersen Youth Science Center at the Science Museum of Minnesota, she worked to build career pathways to increase engagement for women and people of color.</p> <p>A daughter of the historic Rondo neighborhood of St. Paul, MN, Anika’s work and approach reflect her value of community leadership and representation. Anika enthusiastically works to engage often untapped community assets and perspectives. She works to engage elders, youth, and cultural leaders in systems redesign. Recognizing the wealth of power and resources that already belongs to the community, she aims to be a conduit, supporting communities and institutions to bring their powers together for good. Anika is the originator of the Sankofa Leadership Network.</p> <p>A strategic thinker, Anika works to appreciate and understand the systems she works with. She brings both a systems-based and relationship-based approach to her work. She leads initiatives that work to transform systems to eliminate disparities and advance equity.</p> <p>Anika spends her free time making and enjoying music, arts, and sports activities with her husband, four children, a puppy, and a large extended family. She holds an M.A. degree in Human Services and a B.A. in Human Resource Management from Concordia University-Saint Paul. In 2016, she was named one of “40 under 40” by the Minneapolis/Saint Paul Business Journal.</p> What you’ll learn about in this episode: <ul> <li>How the Rondo neighborhood in Minnesota was displaced</li> <li>The importance of having an equity lens in everything you do</li> <li>The biggest challenges consultants face when working in an organization</li> <li>How to facilitate change for diversity and inclusion in a company</li> <li>How to create a safe space for people to share their truth in an organization</li> <li>Why it’s important to always tell the truth, even when it may be hurtful</li> <li>How authenticity in the workplace differs for people of color</li> </ul> Resources: <ul> <li>Website: <a href="https://www.sankofalead.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.sankofalead.com/</a></li> <li>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/anika-ward/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/anika-ward/</a></li> </ul> Facilitating Change <p>Anika Ward is an expert in equity and inclusion, and the originator of the Sankofa Leadership Network. For over twenty years, she has helped improve outcomes for youth and families in Minnesota. In this episode of the Intentional Greatness® podcast, Anika shares the importance of having an equity lens and how she helps facilitate change in diversity and inclusion in both large and small organizations.</p> Displacing Communities <p>Anika is a daughter of the historic Rondo neighborhood of St. Paul, MN. During the early 1900’s several black families moved to this neighborhood, which was home to about 80% of the black people in the area. The neighborhood thrived and offered a safe, close-knit community. Anika explains the impact of the city building a freeway directly through the Rondo neighborhood. She also explains why this act could be considered racist.</p> Predictable Outcomes <p>Racist is not who you are, it’s something you do. Anika shares how many business owners are having a revelation that they do not have to have negative intent, in order to produce outcomes that are predictable by race. In this episode, Anika explains why this is unacceptable and why it’s important for organization leaders to interject and push for change until that outcome is different.</p>

Transforming Systems to Advance Equity and Inclusion, with Anika Ward

In times of crisis, women leaders rose to the occasion with sensitivity and understanding of the stress, anxiety, and frustration that people are feeling striving to meet needs. Specifically, in this episode, these leaders responded with compassion and empathy during a time of twin pandemics, with both a public health and racial crisis unfolding across the globe. With Minnesota at the epicenter of racial unrest, we learn how these women used compassion at the forefront to spark change and focus their efforts on anti-racism and racial equity within their spheres of influence. About the Guests​ Alison Rempel Brown, CEO of the Science Museum of Minnesota, is working hard to use science to educate the public about the pandemic and race. She’s committed to social justice equity, not just through the museum education reflecting this priority but also when managing her organization. She took diversity in race and socioeconomic status into account when forced to conduct layoffs. Anika Ward is President and CEO of the Sankofa Leadership Network. For over 20 years, Anika’s worked to advance equity and eliminate disparities through a strategic, relationship-based approach to transforming systems. A trusted advisor with a career spanning private, nonprofit, and government sectors, Anika has advanced statewide initiatives centering on equity and inclusion within education, science, workforce development, community investments, cultural arts, and community health and well-being. Episode Two Workbook This workbook is designed to guide you through the podcast, giving you the tools to appropriately reflect on your listening experience. We encourage you to use this workbook to help you further understand how to bring more equity &amp; empathy into your leading experience.Download Here  Additional Resources  Science Museum of Minnesota  Statement on Equity and Inclusion  Women Presidents’ Organization  Sankofa Leadership Network  NYC Birder Incident – Twitter  George Floyd videos – CNN  George Floyd – KARE 11  Philando Castile – CNN The post Episode 2: Equity &amp; Empathy with Alison Rempel Brown and Anika Ward appeared first on Lurie, LLP.

<p>In times of crisis, women leaders rose to the occasion with sensitivity and understanding of the stress, anxiety, and frustration that people are feeling striving to meet needs. Specifically, in this episode, these leaders responded with compassion and empathy during a time of twin pandemics, with both a public health and racial crisis unfolding across the globe.</p> <p>With Minnesota at the epicenter of racial unrest, we learn how these women used compassion at the forefront to spark change and focus their efforts on anti-racism and racial equity within their spheres of influence.</p> <h2>About the Guests​</h2> <p><strong>Alison Rempel Brown, CEO of the Science Museum of Minnesota</strong>, is working hard to use science to educate the public about the pandemic and race. She’s committed to social justice equity, not just through the museum education reflecting this priority but also when managing her organization. She took diversity in race and socioeconomic status into account when forced to conduct layoffs.</p> <p><strong>Anika Ward is President and CEO of the Sankofa Leadership Network</strong>. For over 20 years, Anika’s worked to advance equity and eliminate disparities through a strategic, relationship-based approach to transforming systems. A trusted advisor with a career spanning private, nonprofit, and government sectors, Anika has advanced statewide initiatives centering on equity and inclusion within education, science, workforce development, community investments, cultural arts, and community health and well-being.</p> <h3>Episode Two Workbook</h3> <p>This workbook is designed to guide you through the podcast, giving you the tools to appropriately reflect on your listening experience. We encourage you to use this workbook to help you further understand how to bring more equity &amp; empathy into your leading experience.<br/><a href="https://luriellp.sharefile.com/d-sc68a1661e1b441aa9c2e8363d4bd69b9" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"><br/>Download Here </a></p> <h2>Additional Resources</h2> <p><a href="https://new.smm.org/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"><br/></a></p> <h6>Science Museum of Minnesota</h6> <p><a href="https://new.smm.org/equity/letter" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"><br/></a></p> <h6>Statement on Equity and Inclusion</h6> <p><a href="https://www.womenpresidentsorg.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"><br/></a></p> <h6>Women Presidents’ Organization</h6> <p><a href="https://www.sankofalead.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"><br/></a></p> <h6>Sankofa Leadership Network</h6> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/melodyMcooper/status/1264965252866641920" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"><br/></a></p> <h6>NYC Birder Incident – Twitter</h6> <p><a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/06/01/us/george-floyd-three-videos-minneapolis/index.html" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"><br/></a></p> <h6>George Floyd videos – CNN</h6> <p><a href="https://www.kare11.com/georgefloyd" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"><br/></a></p> <h6>George Floyd – KARE 11</h6> <p><a href="https://www.cnn.com/videos/us/2017/06/22/philando-castile-facebook-and-dashcam-full-mashup-video-ctn.cnn" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"><br/></a></p> <h6>Philando Castile – CNN</h6> <p>The post <a href="https://luriellp.com/podcasts/episode-2-equity-empathy/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 2: Equity &amp; Empathy with Alison Rempel Brown and Anika Ward</a> appeared first on <a href="https://luriellp.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lurie, LLP</a>.</p>

Episode 2: Equity & Empathy with Alison Rempel Brown and Anika Ward