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Let's Embrace Disagreement—Together

From Conflict to Conversation:

Saying 'Tell Me More' Takes Courage

"Civic disagreement isn’t just natural—it’s necessary," says Matt Lehrman as he shares inspiring and practical tools to help communities navigate conflict. Discover how leadership grounded in courage, civility, and trust can transform immediate tensions into meaningful dialogue, build understanding in real time, and turn division into opportunities for connection and progress.

Leaders and community members alike share the responsibility to address challenges with purpose, respect, and empathy. This session offers actionable tools to transform civic disagreement into opportunities for collaboration and problem-solving. Participants will learn to create spaces where every voice is valued, fostering connection and driving meaningful progress.

Key Takeaways:

Master Courageous Conversations: Approach tough topics with empathy, confidence, and purpose.
Build Unity Amid Division: Learn practical strategies to connect diverse groups and foster collaboration.
Navigate Conflict with Emotional Intentionality: Transform anger and resistance into trust and cooperation.
Lead Beyond Binary Choices: Inspire innovative solutions that transcend polarization.
Strengthen Engagement in the Digital Age: Why meaningful dialogue and connection happen beyond social media.

Audience comments:

Sensational and moving talk about community involvement and connection. Worth listening to!
Excellent keynote...Entertaining, engaging, positive, while acknowledging the challenges facing school boards, he also provided solutions and ideas to keep the communication lines open.
Energetic, engaging, informative. Good take-away tools and follow up. Conference speakers are hit or miss; you were a big hit. Thanks!
Matt put us in the shoes of the people we serve ... opened my eyes to new opportunities.
Informative, thought-provoking, and entertaining. Gave good insight.
Matt brings to the surface what's most important … there's always something that can be done to help.”
Pointed, matter of fact, and satisfyingly interactive.

A Community of Possibilities: Visioning with Courage

"A shared vision is at the heart of every thriving community," says Matt Lehrman as he helps leaders champion their community’s future. Using the concept of "ideastructure," Matt shares practical strategies to bring people together, gather consensus, and plan effectively. Learn how to turn today’s challenges into opportunities, shape a bold vision, and drive meaningful progress.

As the adage says, “In the distance, all walls are low.” This talk demonstrates how communities made up of people with many different experiences and expectations can rise above their differences by focusing on a shared future. Participants learn how to guide inclusive conversations, foster collaboration, and align diverse perspectives to create lasting progress and stronger connections.

Key Takeaways:

Vision as a Unifying Force: Inspire collaboration and align people around bold, shared goals.
Building Trust Through Generosity: Foster authentic engagement by inviting opinions and valuing diverse perspectives.
Navigating Community Dynamics: Effectively work with different personality types and manage persistent naysayers.
Transforming Challenges into Opportunities: Develop strategies to move beyond division and build resilience.
Creating Lasting Momentum: Implement practical tools to sustain progress and keep communities focused on the future.

Audience comments:

It is critical that we build courageous conversations into the cycle of civic engagement.
This spoke to me not just as an elected official but also as a Presbyterian Pastor. So much of this information can be used to create civil conversations.
It was a very interactive presentation, full of laughter points as well as critical thinking moments. The presentation kept us completely engaged.

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Matt is facilitating a conversation in a large and crowded ballroom.

Futurecast: Take Control of Your Tomorrow

Forget predictions. The future doesn’t just happen—you build it. This isn’t merely a speech—it’s a jolt of energy, a wake-up call wrapped in an electrifying, interactive experience. This is where leaders stop reacting and start shaping what’s next. Guided by Matt Lehrman, participants dive into a real-time, no-limits exploration of trajectories, opportunities, and bold possibilities.

With smartphones in hand, participants engage in collaborative, peer-to-peer exchanges that challenge assumptions, ignite fresh insights, and fuel deep reflection. They’ll walk away inspired, clear-eyed, and ready to take charge of the future—no matter how uncertain today feels.

If you don’t shape the future, the future will shape you. Futurecast puts you in control.

Key Takeaways:

The power of a vision statement: Craft a 12-word vision statement in just 90 seconds and see how it sharpens priorities and sparks action.
The 8 changes shaping your future: Explore major trends reshaping your world and uncover strategies to stay ahead.
The 5 leadership skills you need next: Assess your strengths against tomorrow’s challenges and pinpoint where to grow.
The first step to achieving big goals: Discover how collaboration accelerates success and take action today.
The 3 barriers standing in your way: Identify your biggest roadblocks and find your core strength to push forward.
The key to trust in leadership: Learn the 3 proven actions that earn trust beyond words.

Audience comments:

Fast paced, dynamic, practical, and future-oriented. Extraordinary education.
It was smart, but it also brought the audience together in a very human way.
It was reassuring to speak with others who are experiencing similar struggles—it gave me hope that maybe we can collaborate and do better.
Great use of tech to engage. Well done!
Matt is a great workshop leader who made me comfortable and engaged right off the bat.
Dynamic workshop; love all the small group conversations—walking away with so many great ideas!
It really gets you thinking about difficult truths in a positive way.