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Clarity, Courage & Connection

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The Social Prosperity Partners Newsletter

Clarity, Courage & Connection in Civic Leadership



Have something to say? Share your comments and questions to Matt@SocialProsperity.us

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A Year-End Message from Matt Lehrman
By Matt Lehrman December 8, 2025
Insights from the October Local Leadership Chat.
Calling Local Leaders: Be a Guest on Community Catalysts
By Matt Lehrman December 2, 2025
Calling Local Leaders: Be a Guest on Community Catalysts with host Matt Lehrman of Social Prosperity Partners.
Our shared purpose by Matt Lehrman of Social Prosperity Partners
By Matt Lehrman November 19, 2025
Reflecting on Our Shared Purpose, we pause to honor community leaders and thank you as Community Catalysts takes a short holiday break.
Every month, I host a Local Leadership Chat free, unscripted, and gently facilitated Zoom conversa
By Matt Lehrman November 17, 2025
Highlights from the November 2025 Local Leadership Chat with Matt Lehrman of Social Prosperity Partners.
Councilmember Brenda Kalivianakis of Fountain Hills, Arizona
By Matt Lehrman November 17, 2025
Councilmember Brenda Kalivianakis of Fountain Hills, AZ, discusses the challenge of balancing loyalty and pressure in this week’s Community Catalysts conversation.
Brooks Williams, City Manager, Ferris, Texas
By Matt Lehrman November 10, 2025
Brooks Williams, from Ferris, Texas, has become one of the most inspiring and widely followed voices on LinkedIn writing about leadership in public service.
Dave Albo, Former Member, Virginia House of Delegates
By Matt Lehrman November 4, 2025
Former Member of the Virginia House of Delegates, Dave Albo, reflects on 24 years of bipartisan leadership, lawmaking, and lessons learned in patience and precision.
By Matt Lehrman October 30, 2025
Highlights from the October Local Leadership Chat
Mayor Bill Danielson of Irmo, South Carolina
By Matt Lehrman October 28, 2025
Bill Danielson never saw himself in politics. But after 35 years in business, he came into public office with a strong personality and a drive to get things done.
Milton Brown, School Board Member, Washington County, FL
By Matt Lehrman October 21, 2025
Some people carry a presence that immediately commands both respect and curiosity. Milton Brown is one of those people. Read more about his journey to public service
Who Are We Becoming? Reflections on Belonging—and Why It Matters
By Matt Lehrman October 15, 2025
Highlights from the September 2025 Local Leadership Chat
Pamme Jones, Executive and Artistic Director of the Ridgefield Theater Barn in Connecticut
By Matt Lehrman October 14, 2025
How Do You Lead with Inclusion, Respect, and Joy? Fifteen years ago, a conversation about light bulbs led to a radical reimagining of what an organization could be.
Beyond Bricks and Mortar: The Possibilities of Civility
By Matt Lehrman October 9, 2025
What would be wonderful for your community to achieve?
Dr. Peter Noonan, Executive Director of the Washington Area Schools Study Council (WASSC)
By Matt Lehrman October 7, 2025
Dr.Peter Noonan brings decades of leadership experience, but he’s not looking backward. He’s looking straight into two of the biggest challenges facing public education and civic life.
The Hardest Question in Leadership: How Do We Get People to Care?
By Matt Lehrman October 2, 2025
Policies, programs, and infrastructure matter, but they only succeed when people are willing to engage. This is where leadership becomes human work.
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