73. Civic Engagement in Small Towns with Jodi Bruns of NDSU Extension

As a Civic Engagement and Leadership Specialist with NDSU Extension, today’s guest, Jodi Bruns, knows small towns. She shares her perspective about how to help small communities embrace change, adopt best practices to encourage leadership development, and change the narrative about who we are.   About Jodi Jodi Bruns is a Leadership and Civic Engagement Specialist with NDSU Extension. She develops resources for local Extension agents to utilize when working with communities and organizations. Jodi is a certified mediator, facilitator for numerous processes such as The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Real Colors, etc. She trains organizations in best practices, leads groups in strategic planning steps, and is a passionate cheerleader for rural initiatives. Jodi earned her undergraduate and graduate degrees from North Dakota State University. In this episode, we cover: How to get people involved in your community The roles generations play in community engagement Why rural communities are well-positioned to offer remote worker initiatives The importance of making small bets and celebrating small wins Links + Resources Mentioned NDSU Extension Remote Work Certification: https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/lead/remotework NDSU Extension Board Management and Best Practices: https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/publications/community-development/board-management-and-best-practices/cv1965.pdf Subscribe + Review Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Growing Small Towns Show! If the information in our conversations and interviews has helped you in your small town, head out to Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Spotify, subscribe to the show, and leave us an honest review. Your reviews and feedback will not only help us continue to deliver relevant, helpful content, but it will also help us reach even more small-town trailblazers just like you!

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