#13: Ben Johnson On Growing Up In Minneapolis And His Insights On Race And Leadership

07/21/22 • 28 min

Ben Johnson, Head Men's Basketball Coach at the University of Minnesota, shares reflections of growing up in South Minneapolis and his insights on race and leadership as he starts his second season leading the men's basketball program.

Conversations On... is a podcast by the YMCA that engages local and national leaders about their experiences, insights and aspirations.

Conversations On... is a podcast by the YMCA that engages local and national leaders about their experiences, insights and aspirations.

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#12: Todd Tibbits on Vulnerability and Authenticity As Keys In Navigating Challenges

Todd Tibbits, President and CEO of the YMCA of San Diego County, discusses the impactful leaders who helped shape him in his more than three decades working with the YMCA, and what he believes are keys to leading the Y through present challenges and obstacles.

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#14: Sean Jensen on How Growing Up an Outsider Helped Develop a Community through Connection

Sean Jensen, former NFL reporter who is now an author and speaker, discusses the challenges of growing up on military bases as a Korean boy and the connection skills that helped him foster and find a community.

Conversations On... is a podcast by the YMCA that engages local and national leaders about their experiences, insights and aspirations.