Book Recommendations from Officials Who’ve Been “In the Arena”
Book Recommendations from Officials Who’ve Been “In the Arena”
As 2020 comes to a close, we take a moment to reflect on the numerous books that government officials from across the na... Read more
8 Dec 2020
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23mins
Service Before Self: Karen Baker’s Career in Public Service
Service Before Self: Karen Baker’s Career in Public Service
The career public servant has served a president and in the cabinets of three governors, and is not afraid of tackling b... Read more
9 Nov 2020
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30mins
The Many Chapters of Jabari Simama’s Life
The Many Chapters of Jabari Simama’s Life
Humble beginnings and a kind demeanor have made him a great public servant, including work as an elected county official... Read more
26 Oct 2020
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37mins
How Sheila Oliver Made a Career of Breaking Glass Ceilings
How Sheila Oliver Made a Career of Breaking Glass Ceilings
Inspired by trailblazer Shirley Chisholm, New Jersey’s Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver has become a powerful and inspirational le... Read more
12 Oct 2020
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37mins
Finding Common Ground in an America That Will Not Agree
Finding Common Ground in an America That Will Not Agree
In a time of an extremely divided America, Bruce Bond works with his team to develop common ground and inspire others to... Read more
28 Sep 2020
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39mins
From Literature to Water: Heather Repenning on Impacting Change
From Literature to Water: Heather Repenning on Impacting Change
She didn’t grow up dreaming of working in a position of power in a big city like Los Angeles, but her strong desire to h... Read more
14 Sep 2020
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25mins
America "In The Arena" — How We Can Overcome
America "In The Arena" — How We Can Overcome
Life is an unpredictable collision of people and events that set our lives' trajectory and shape who we become. In this ... Read more
1 Sep 2020
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18mins
College’s First Black President on Digital Equity, Systemic Change in COVID
College’s First Black President on Digital Equity, Systemic Change in COVID
Dr. Miles Davis wants to use his platform as first Black president of Linfield college to affect systemic change. Even a... Read more
17 Aug 2020
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39mins
Sharon Greenberger Fights for New York as YMCA President, CEO
Sharon Greenberger Fights for New York as YMCA President, CEO
As president and CEO of the New York YMCA, Sharon Greenberger is constantly working to make New York a healthier, happie... Read more
3 Aug 2020
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22mins
Toni Carter, Minnesota’s First Black County Commissioner, Speaks Out
Toni Carter, Minnesota’s First Black County Commissioner, Speaks Out
Ramsey County’s commissioner has fought for change in the state for the past three decades through vigorous community en... Read more
20 Jul 2020
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34mins