“...our members hung on every word.”
Michelle Gowdy, Virginia Municipal League
The feedback from our members was nothing short of outstanding. Many said it was their favorite session of the conference ... thought-provoking and inspiring.
Karen Rosen, Colorado Municipal League
“...a game-changer for school board leaders...our members found Matt both substantively knowledgeable and incredibly inspiring.”
Scott T. Price, South Carolina School Boards Association
“…timely, relevant, and delivered with passion and enthusiasm.”
Carole Graves, Tennessee Municipal League
Disagreement isn't only natural, it's necessary.
Disagreement is an inherent aspect of human interaction, and it is the unique responsibility (and opportunity) of every local leader to navigate it in a way that fosters understanding and strengthens community.
When someone says something which you oppose, instead of confronting them with an immediate "I disagree," try saying, "Tell me more" and invite them to share more deeply of the experience and knowledge that informs their perspective. It may test your patience, but it's never a weakness to listen to someone with genuine interest.
The most elemental job of community leadership is to "slow down & open up" moments of disagreement so that everyone feels connected, respected, and heard. There's no promise of a magic solution to satisfy all - but the process by which leaders make mindful and purposeful decisions is crucial for building more inclusive and resilient communities and organizations.
INSPIRE LEADERS AT YOUR NEXT CONFERENCE
Interactive Keynote Topics
A Community of Possibilities:
Advancing Beyond Civility
to Visioning
The ultimate responsibility of local government isn’t just infrastructure, it’s “Ideastructure” — the ongoing process of involving, connecting, and empowering the diversity of its community members toward a mutually desired future. Here’s what every municipal leader should understand about their role as a guardian of responsible and inclusive civic participation.
From Conflict to Conversation:
Must Disagreement Be Disagreeable?
There’s never been a more important time for local leaders to learn practical skills by which to tackle complex and sensitive issues in ways that leave community members feeling welcomed and respected. Inspiring and wholly actionable, Matt Lehrman animates the principle that where people work together courageously, their potential is unlimited.
Futurecast:
A Collaborative Exercise in Forward-Focused Leadership
The future is unknowable, but it’s incredibly malleable. Let’s elevate our focus beyond today’s worries and constraints. In a fast-paced, fresh, and 100% interactive exercise, leaders will work together to imagine how their world will be different in the near future - and then inspire each other on ways to lead from positions of responsibility and opportunity.
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Schedule a free consultation to discuss the opportunity to animate your event with an inspiring keynote and dynamic facilitated dialogue.
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Inspire your audience.
In both substance and style, expect your audience to emerge feeling connected, energized, and eager to apply what they’ve learned.
Let's talk possilibities.
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