April 30, 2024

Otis White, Civic Strategies (Part 1)

Otis White shares his civic strategies with Social Prosperity Partners.

Otis White

Civic Strategies

"Civic Strategies (Part 1)" - Otis White, the former President of Civic Strategies (now retired), is one of America’s foremost analysts and thought leaders on community decision-making and civic leadership. Starting today, we feature his interviews conducted from 2011 to 2015, in collaboration with the Georgia Municipal Association, for the Civic Strategies podcast.


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Listen to Otis White discuss Civic Strategies on the Community Catalysts podcast.



ABOUT THE PODCAST: Mayors, council members, police chiefs, foundation CEOs and other local leaders share their hard-won lessons about making a difference in their community. More than a showcase for stories, “Community Catalysts” offers a durable demonstration that concepts like vision, courage, leadership, inclusivity, trust and collaboration are more than intangible values. The experiences shared convey specific knowledge and skills that deserve to be shared, honed and put into practice.


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