January 17, 2023
Courage Beyond Bravery
Watch this 2 minute video to learn how to be courageous in civic situations.
There’s a particular type of courage that’s absolutely essential for anyone in a position of community leadership or who is responsible for gathering consensus among a diverse group of people. It's the courage to be open-minded - the willingness to say "Tell Me More" and be genuinely interested in what follows, even if you disagree with it.
In my
FROM CONFLICT TO CONVERSATION
presentation, I challenge community leaders to bring that specific type of courage to their community interactions.
Kevin Lyons—co-founder and CEO of FlashVote—shares a truth that hits home for anyone in local leadership: When it comes to public input, volume isn’t the same as representation.
Some leadership lessons are forged in crisis. Others take shape through years of public service. Few people have experienced both like Mayor Mike Oakley.
After our Community Catalysts interview wrapped last February, Mayor Vincent stayed on to speak about his father, Lieutenant Colonel Rick Vincent, U.S. Army, who was killed in a nighttime training accident while preparing for the Gulf War. He was just 38. Brian was only 14.