SISruptr: a blog about social change leadership.
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How Leaders Think Geographically
This article discusses the importance of understanding geography as global leader, particularly as a black woman in leadership.
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Thriving in a Chaotic World
Chanda Burrage | December 28, 2022 So, I was on TikTok today following the #blackgirlfollowtrain, and someone introduced me to the term “thrivability” – because that’s what we do – makeup words. I was like, cool, this is gonna be my new word for 2023. ’cause we ’bout to do some thrivin! We all know…
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Global Critical Thinking Competency
Chanda Burrage | November 10, 2022 As the world becomes more complex and uncertain, the ability to think critically has never been more important for leaders. Critical thinking analyzes an issue from multiple perspectives, identifies underlying assumptions, and draws reasoned conclusions. It is a skill set that can be learned and honed through practice. To…
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Check Your Assumptions
A thought on From Hebrews to Negroes … and that’s all I’m going to say about that. Now on to more important stuff… just because somebody researched and wrote a book or even produced a YouTube video about the history of the black Israelites doesn’t mean they are an expert on the subject. Though we…
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Social Change: What’s The Trigger?
Learn the various triggers of social change: crisis, opportunity, and leadership related technological, economic and demographic change.
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How You Can Use Artificial Intelligence To Live Your Best Life
Learn how to live your best life with artificial intelligence. Reduce stress, improve productivity, and stay healthy with ai.
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Stop Chasing Money and Start Making an Impact
There is a big difference between chasing money and chasing solutions to problems. When you are focused on chasing money, you compete with everyone else. However, when you are focused on solving problems, you become the go-to person in your industry. This article will discuss how to focus on solving problems and making an impact…
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What is Social Change?
How to Create Positive Change in the World Chanda Burrage | October 7, 2022 Social Change is a phrase that is often used but not very well understood. For some people, social change simply refers to altering how things are done. However, social change is much more than that. It is a process of creating…
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Paranoid Spatiality, the Los Angeles Way
A review of City of Quartz: Excavating the Future of Los Angeles, by Mike Davis (1990) Chanda Burrage | October 5, 2022 As I prepare for my Ph.D. comprehensive exam, today is a good day to discuss the book City of Quartz by Mike Davis. This book is about the city of Los Angeles and…
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The Perils of Digital Geographies for Black Women
Chanda Burrage, Sept 16, 2022 I’m being watched. I can feel it. Someone is tracking every step I take and every move I make. They’re watching my every move and judging me. I know because they’ve made it clear on social media. They’ve posted pictures of me, tagged me in posts, and even put GPS…
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