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EPISODE · Mar 26, 2026 · 45 MIN

Change: Corporate, Civic, Political Turnover with Lars Leafblad

from SpinSisters · host Mary Lahammer & Tara Erickson

The conversation delves into the era of leadership transitions in Minnesota, exploring the impact of new leadership on civic, corporate, and political life. It also addresses the search for leadership, the importance of relational credibility and trust, corporate giving, civic engagement, Minnesota values, the impact of global considerations, and gender representation in leadership roles. The conversation covers the topics of diversity in leadership, community resilience, career journey and professional passion, and advocacy and legislation. It delves into the changing landscape of leadership in Minnesota, the impact of recent events on the community, the career journey and professional passion of Lars Leafblad, and the advocacy and legislation efforts for the creation of a new license plate design.TakeawaysLeadership transitions in Minnesota are experiencing a significant shift, with a large number of new leaders taking on roles since 2020.The impact of new leadership on civic, corporate, and political life in Minnesota is a topic of great interest and concern. Diversity in LeadershipCommunity ResilienceChapters00:00 The Era of Leadership Transitions06:20 Local Talent vs. Outside Leadership12:03 Corporate Giving and Civic Engagement18:56 Minnesota Values and Civic Engagement27:39 Gender Representation in Leadership35:08 Community Resilience40:08 Advocacy and Legislation

The conversation delves into the era of leadership transitions in Minnesota, exploring the impact of new leadership on civic, corporate, and political life. It also addresses the search for leadership, the importance of relational credibility and trust, corporate giving, civic engagement, Minnesota values, the impact of global considerations, and gender representation in leadership roles. The conversation covers the topics of diversity in leadership, community resilience, career journey and professional passion, and advocacy and legislation. It delves into the changing landscape of leadership in Minnesota, the impact of recent events on the community, the career journey and professional passion of Lars Leafblad, and the advocacy and legislation efforts for the creation of a new license plate design.TakeawaysLeadership transitions in Minnesota are experiencing a significant shift, with a large number of new leaders taking on roles since 2020.The impact of new leadership on civic, corporate, and political life in Minnesota is a topic of great interest and concern. Diversity in LeadershipCommunity ResilienceChapters00:00 The Era of Leadership Transitions06:20 Local Talent vs. Outside Leadership12:03 Corporate Giving and Civic Engagement18:56 Minnesota Values and Civic Engagement27:39 Gender Representation in Leadership35:08 Community Resilience40:08 Advocacy and Legislation

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