The World of NFTsIn May, 2021, Joe bought a VeeFriends NFT. He didn't know what in the hell he was doing, but recognized a new world-changing technology was emerging and wanted to understand it.
Since then his NFT hobby has turned him into a trusted advisor and influencer in the NFT world. He is now working with people around the world to make NFTs and blockchain technology a force for good. Twitter has become nearly all NFTs all the time, so follow along there. You can also follow Joe's Mutant Ape, "Pinky Smiles." If you're looking for Joe on Discord (where NFT degens chat about NFTs), find him at joebart#9074. |
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Autism AcceptanceOn March 1, 2020 Joe was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. He was 42 years old.
A year later, he made a video for his birthday to help raise awareness for Autism Awareness Month and raise money to grow a peer support community for autistic adults in the Sioux Falls, South Dakota area. |
A New Chapter for Dakota ResourcesAs only the second President of Dakota Resources, Joe combines his passion for rural economic and community development with his deep experience in community building, systems thinking, group processes, leadership and innovation. He served as Vice President of Community Innovation at Dakota Resources for three years before being selected to lead the organization in April, 2018.
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We Are Rural Shapers
Check out Joe's keynote at RuralX 2018 and RuralX 2019. The future of rural is here. Dakota Resources is connecting capacity and capital to empower rural communities. Visit dakotaresources.org. 
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Book Joe for Your EventJoe offers keynotes and workshops on dozens of topics related to
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Looking for Weaver?Joe’s and his friend and mentor Dr. Jim Beddow ran a process co-design shop called Weaver for 6 years. They loved helping community and non-profit leaders facilitate dialogue and change that mattered in thier world.
Jim and Joe retired Weaver at the end of 2017 to both pursue work in different ways--Joe decided to focus his energy on Dakota Resources' mission. If you're curious, you can check out the old site and see what they were up to. |
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design:South DakotaAbout 12 years ago, Joe and some friends started a community co-design project in Corsica, South Dakota. They convinced a team of architects, town planners, economic developers, community organizers and other design professionals to spend 3 days in a small rural town helping that community name and illustrate visions for it’s future.
See where it’s gone from there at designsd.org. |
Podcasts with JoeListen to Joe talk community shaping, meditation, not-knowing, and autism.
Leadmore hosted by John Meyer The Potluck Society hosted by Hugh Weber |
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Books featuring Joe’s workI Choose to Be Unstoppable by Niranjan Nerlige V
Sky Theater: Essays on Rural Life and Community from the Editor of Dakotafire Magazine by Heidi Marttila-Losure Systems Thinking for Social Change: A Practical Guide to Solving Complex Problems, Avoiding Unintended Consequences, and Achieving Lasting Results by David Peter Stroh Wisdom for Dad: Advice for Dad in 140 Characters or Less by Hugh Weber |