Listen "Strategies for Leadership Development with Arnie Graf"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode of Leadership for the Common Good, leadership strategist and renowned organizer Arnie Graf joins Jennifer McDowell for a powerful conversation on how we identify, nurture, and sustain leadership within our communities.Drawing from decades of experience, Arnie shares lessons from mentoring emerging leaders, organizing for social change, and navigating complex political environments—including how to strategically organize against figures like Donald Trump. Together, they explore the distinction between problems and issues, the power of relationship-based organizing, and the importance of reflection and self-care in sustaining the work.Whether you're a nonprofit leader, community organizer, or leadership coach, this episode offers grounded strategies to help you grow and support the next generation of values-driven leadership.Visit Common Good Coaching to learn more and stay connected: https://www.commongoodcoaching.comKeywords: leadership development, community organizing, political strategy, self-care, hidden leaders, mentorship, Trump resistance, grassroots leadership, organizing tools, nonprofit leadership
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