<p>Ben is a previous director for a <strong>non-profit</strong> that advocates for foster children in Oklahoma and has in recent years been part of the team that brought <a href="https://commonplacebooksokc.com/"><strong>Common Place Books</strong></a> to life....An indie bookstore that is also a kitchen, community gathering space, and so much more.&nbsp;</p> <p>Currently, Ben is teaming up with friends to bring relief to local restaurants and honor frontline workers.&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://charity.gofundme.com/o/en/campaign/okc-covid-meal-support-program"><strong>Waytable</strong> </a>is a local non-profit whose original mission (a &nbsp;501 (c) 3 nonprofit restaurant that plans to employ, train and mentor at-risk young men and women while offering our supporters a transformative dining experience) had been delayed earlier this year. But when the Covid-19 pandemic hit this group seized the opportunity to serve the common good. Their goal to <strong>feed local workers</strong> who are fighting on the frontlines of the COVID-19 crisis and support <strong>local restaurants</strong> that are struggling to stay open is inspiring and fascinating. &nbsp;</p> <p>During this conversation you will learn:&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>How partnership can be born out of friendship,</li> <li>the life giving importance of self-awareness,</li> <li>and how Culture in our organizations begins by what we want <strong>FOR</strong> our teams, not what we want <strong>From</strong> our teams.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><br></p> <p>But this is not an episode that can be broken down in 3 easy steps. Ben's transparency and candor make him a joy to converse with and he has such a unique way of wording things. He talks and lives in such a way as to remind us that words...still...matter.&nbsp;</p> <p>For full show notes, episode highlights, links, and contact information: visit <a href="http://www.braveandcreative.com/"><strong>BraveandCreative.com</strong></a></p> <p>You can now subscribe to <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brave-creative/id1506863062">Brave and Creative in Apple Podcasts.</a> Please leave a review as we continue to grow this community around conversations embracing nonprofit leaders as Artists, Activators, and Disruptors.</p>