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COVID-19: From Grief to Hope - How to Lift Each Other Up Apr 03, 2020

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During this global pandemic called COVID-19, we are all trying to manage the tension between grief and hope and what we can do to keep going. On this episode of TURNING OUTWARD TOGETHER, Rich Harwood discusses how we can lift each other up to help move ourselves and our communities from grief to hope. He draws on his experience from working in communities like Newtown, CT and Flint, MI and discusses 4 steps you can take in these trying times. This episode was recorded on April 1, 2020.

COVID-19: Being Intentional When You're Afraid Mar 27, 2020

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During this pandemic, our fear can get the best of us, but there are steps you can take to put yourself on a more hopeful, confident path. On this special edition of Harwood Half Hour, TURNING OUTWARD TOGETHER, Rich Harwood discusses the coronavirus and what it means to be intentional when you're afraid. This episode was recorded on March 25, 2020. Join with others who are stepping forward, turning outward, and working to solve the toughest challenges facing our society by joining our network: https://theharwoodinstitute.org/sign-up

COVID-19: We Need Community Now Mar 20, 2020

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During this global pandemic, we face a fundamental choice: will we turn against one another or will we turn outward towards one another? On this episode of the Harwood Half Hour, Rich Harwood discusses the coronavirus and what it means for our communities and our country. This podcast was recorded on March 18, 2020.

Rebuilding Belief in America Today Mar 06, 2020

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How can we make sense of what is happening in our country today? Three days after Super Tuesday, we know one thing for sure: there is profound and troubling anxiety running throughout America today.

On this special episode, Rich Harwood talks about patriotism, and how we can rebuild our love, trust, and belief in our country by starting in our local communities. Stay tuned for a special message at the end of the episode!

This previously aired episode was recorded on March 14, 2019.

Read Rich's accompanying blog post: The United States of Anxiety.

With Malice Toward None Feb 21, 2020

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In the midst of a bitter political election, impeachment proceedings, toxic tweets, and political power grabs, what will it take for us to act with "malice towards none?" On this episode of Harwood Half Hour, following President's Day, Rich Harwood reflects on the second inaugural address of his favorite president, Abraham Lincoln, and offers 3 questions for you to consider about the American promise, dignity, and the unfinished work in our country. This episode was recorded on February 18, 2020.

Read Rich's accompanying blog post here: https://theharwoodinstitute.org/richs-blog-posts/2020/2/17/presidents-day-message-with-malice-toward-none

One Step at a Time in Clark County, KY – with Jen Algire, CEO of the Greater Clark Foundation Feb 07, 2020

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Jen Algire, CEO of the Greater Clark Foundation in Winchester, KY, sat down with Rich to discuss how the Greater Clark Foundation and Clark County, KY have worked together to produce transformational change - not just in their work, but also in their community, and the way people and organizations work together. This podcast was recorded on December 6, 2019.

Read more about Clark County's story in our new report, One Step At A Time: Winchester and Clark County Seizing the Moment.

Our Urgent Need for a New Civic Covenant Jan 24, 2020

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Following MLK Day, Rich Harwood discusses lessons from our work in Jackson, Mississippi, and the kind of civic covenant our communities - and our country - need to move forward. He outlines three questions you can ask yourself to begin creating a civic covenant in your community.

Download our newest report, A New Civic Covenant: Jackson Ready to Step Forward, to learn more about how leaders in Jackson are Stepping Forward.

This podcast was recorded on January 21, 2020.

The Lesson for America from Des Moines, IA – with Nikki Syverson, Director of Capital Crossroads Jan 10, 2020

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Nikki Syverson, Director of Capital Crossroads, sat down with Rich Harwood in Des Moines, IA to discuss how the growing Des Moines community can address underlying challenges of affordable housing, rural-urban divides, and inequalities while continuing to build momentum. They also discuss what Des Moines can teach us about the American promise. This podcast was recorded on December 12, 2019.

Stepping Forward: Special Preview of Rich's Newest Book Aug 05, 2019

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On this special episode of Harwood Half Hour, Rich Harwood discusses his newest book - Stepping Forward: A Positive, Practical Path to Transform Our Communities and Our Lives.

The book is part of a two-year campaign, launching on October 1, where Rich is engaging people across the nation on how we can make real progress amid our differences and divisions. To get involved, visit steppingforwardbook.org.

Your Role in Acts of Loving Kindness Jul 18, 2019

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Across the country, people feel we have lost our connection to one each and to our shared humanity. What will it take to break through the situation we're in today? On this episode, Rich Harwood discusses how you can engage in acts of loving kindness to rewaken ourselves and re-engage in our shared public life. This episode was recorded on July 16, 2019.

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