Joe Campbell - Why Asking Yourself “What Can I Do?” Is the Wrong Question

Green Champions

Joe Campbell is more than just a professor at Ohio State University. He's a passionate advocate for community building and a firm believer in the power of listening. Joe's unique approach to sustainability goes beyond just studying the environment – he understands that the key to creating positive change is fostering strong connections and valuing the perspectives of others. He encourages us to move beyond the "I" and embrace the "we," reminding us that we are interconnected and that our greatest strengths can also be our greatest weaknesses. Joe's work with the Environmental Professionals Network at Ohio State is a testament to his commitment to building community and fostering collaboration, creating spaces where people feel heard and valued.
Episode in a Glance
- Joe's Roles and the Environmental Professionals Network
- Early Influences: Family, Public Health, and Community
- A Surprising Journey Into Academia
- Hospitalization, Vulnerability, and Interdependence
- Shaping Shared Environmental Resources
- Creating Spaces for Dialogue and Validation
- The Power of Letting Perspectives Shape Actions
- Building Upon Strengths and Confronting Weaknesses
- Embracing Interdependence and Collaboration
- Making People Feel Heard and Valued
About Joe Campbell

Joe Campbell is a senior lecturer at Ohio State University's School of Environment and Natural Resources. He is passionate about fostering community and collaboration in the field of sustainability. Joe is dedicated to creating spaces where people feel heard and valued, recognizing the importance of listening and understanding diverse perspectives. His work includes assembling interdisciplinary teams for research projects, teaching courses on leadership and community development, and directing the Environmental Professionals Network at Ohio State.
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Chapters

1. Introduction to Green Champions (00:00:00)

2. Joe's Roles and the Environmental Professionals Network (00:00:38)

3. Early Influences: Family, Public Health, and Community (00:01:59)

4. A Surprising Journey Into Academia (00:04:05)

5. A Turning Point: Hospitalization, Vulnerability, and Interdependence (00:05:27)

6. Prioritizing Control and Shaping Shared Environmental Resources (00:06:56)

7. His Role in Sustainability - Creating Spaces for Dialogue and Validation (00:08:22)

8. The Power of Listening and Letting Perspectives Shape Actions (00:09:30)

9. Building Upon Strengths and Confronting Weaknesses (00:13:03)

10. Embracing Interdependence and Collaboration (00:13:31)

11. The Importance of Making People Feel Heard and Valued (00:14:21)