INSPIRING CIVIC

TOGETHERNESS

For a world that’s

complex, divided—

and still full

of possibility


Keynotes that inspire.

Workshops that deliver.

Conversations that connect.


INSPIRING CIVIC TOGETHERNESS
For a world that’s complex, divided—and still full of possibility

INSPIRING CIVIC TOGETHERNESS

For a world that’s complex, divided—and still full

of possibility



Keynotes that inspire.

Workshops that deliver.

Conversations that connect.


Matt Lehrman inspires better conversations for stronger communities

Respectful. Non-partisan. Impactful.


In times of division and doubt, real leadership builds trust, connection, and shared purpose.


Matt Lehrman is a keynote speaker and civic facilitator who helps leaders move from conflict to conversation and from disengagement to collaboration. His sessions are fast-paced, interactive, and grounded in real-world experience — modeling the kind of dialogue that equips participants to lead with courage, clarity, and care.


From the stage to the breakout room, Matt guides leaders—and the communities and organizations they serve—to listen deeply, engage meaningfully, and turn ideas into lasting progress. Perfect for conferences, leadership summits, and governance retreats.

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KEYNOTES THAT INSPIRE

WORKSHOPS THAT DELIVER

CONVERSATIONS THAT CONNECT

Matt Lehrman inspires better conversations for stronger communities

Respectful. Non-partisan. Impactful.


In times of division and doubt, real leadership builds trust, connection, and shared purpose.


Matt Lehrman is a keynote speaker and civic facilitator who helps leaders move from conflict to conversation and from disengagement to collaboration. His sessions are fast-paced, interactive, and grounded in real-world experience—modeling the kind of dialogue that equips participants to lead with courage, clarity, and care.


From the stage to the breakout room, Matt guides leaders—and the communities and organizations they serve—to listen deeply, engage meaningfully, and turn ideas into lasting progress. Perfect for conferences, leadership summits, and governance retreats.


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“The future is unknowable, but it’s incredibly malleable,” says civic facilitator Matt Lehrman. He inspires community leaders to move past division, overcome cynicism, and foster the trust, collaboration, and dialogue it takes to shape a future we can believe in—together.

Meet  Matt Lehrman
Civic Facilitator

Keynote Speaker

Trusted nationwide to guide high-stakes conversations with empathy, structure, and insight, Matt brings clarity to complexity, momentum to collaboration, and courage to disagreement—whether addressing a packed conference hall or facilitating a council or board retreat.


His career spans public policy, banking, and nonprofit arts leadership, giving him a rare ability to bridge perspectives across sectors. As co-founder of Social Prosperity Partners and host of the Community Catalysts podcast, Matt draws out hard-earned leadership lessons from local government and community leaders to inspire others committed to strengthening civic life.

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Meet Matt Lehrman
Civic Facilitator | Keynote Speaker

Trusted nationwide to guide high-stakes conversations with empathy, structure, and insight, Matt brings clarity to complexity, momentum to collaboration, and courage to disagreement—whether addressing a packed conference hall or facilitating a council or board retreat.


His career spans public policy, banking, and nonprofit arts leadership, giving him a rare ability to bridge perspectives across sectors. As co-founder of Social Prosperity Partners and host of the Community Catalysts podcast, Matt draws out hard-earned leadership lessons from local government and community leaders to inspire others committed to strengthening civic life.

READ MATT'S FULL BIO

Keynotes and Workshops

to Strengthen Civic Leadership

A Community

of Possibilities
Visioning that Invites, Unites,

and Inspires

An original framework for building bold, shared visions through authentic engagement and lasting commitment.

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From Conflict

to Conversation

Creating Space for Courageous Civic Dialogue

A practical, non-partisan communication framework for turning disagreement into trust, connection, and progress.

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Leading through Complexity

A Compass for Governance in Uncertain Times

A values-based model (Compass for Complexity™) to guide clear, steady leadership when stakes are high and paths are unclear.

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The Future We

Shape Together

Let's Talk Possibilities

A fully participatory keynote that reconnects people to their communities, values, and each other — and inspires them to imagine and work toward a better future.

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Keynotes and Workshops to Strengthen Civic Leadership

A Community of Possibilities
Visioning that Invites, Unites, and Inspires

An original framework for building bold, shared visions through authentic engagement and lasting commitment.

Learn more

From Conflict to Conversation

Creating Space for Courageous Civic Dialogue

A practical, non-partisan communication framework for turning disagreement into trust, connection, and progress.

Learn more

Leading through Complexity

A Compass for Governance in Uncertain Times

A values-based model (Compass for Complexity™) to guide clear, steady leadership when stakes are high and paths are unclear.



Learn more

The Future We Shape Together

Let's Talk Possibilities

A fully participatory keynote that reconnects people to their communities, values, and each other — and inspires them to imagine and work toward a better future.

Learn more

Matt Lehrman


This session caused me to think deeply about my role and responsibility as a local leader, to wrestle with inevitable change, and to brainstorm ways to meet future challenges.

Annual Conference Attendee, Virginia Municipal League


Real talk with real solutions. You leave with an attitude to change things and a feeling of hope.

Annual Conference Attendee, Kansas Association of School Boards


Matt presents a topic necessary to restore respectful and productive public discourse and does so in a fun and engaging way.

Annual Conference Attendee, South Dakota Municipal League


Valuable, informative, entertaining, and passionate about the topic of making and helping people work together.

Leadership Workshop Attendee, Michigan Association of School Boards


This session caused me to think deeply about my role and responsibility as a local leader, to wrestle with inevitable change, and to brainstorm ways to meet future challenges.

Attendee, Virginia Municipal League


So informative! He is not trying to sell anything. He sometimes offer things that are hard to hear, but valuable to hear. He is very approachable and I trust what is is saying. Very valuable!!

Attendee, Montana League of Cities and Towns


Incredibly engaging and relevant to me, by far the best presentation of the day. Matt is a great speaker but also does a phenomenal job of listening and encouraging others to share and learn from each other.

Attendee, North Dakota School Boards Association


Valuable, informative, entertaining, and passionate about the topic of making and helping people work together.

Attendee, Michigan Association of School Boards

Inspiring Courageous Conversations

One Audience

at a Time

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Necessary Progress in Uncertain Times
IMPERATIVE PLANNING™

Like making headway in a blinding storm, an imperative plan enables nonprofits to sustain their essential sense of purposefulness. It's not a strategic plan (which governs long-term objectives) and it's different from an operational plan (which executes business-as-usual). Let Matt help you craft an imperative plan that bridges the gap between what's immediately feasible and what's strategically desired.   
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Let's talk possibilities.

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