08 March 2016

Leadership and Problem Solving Discussion Group



Leadership & Problem-Solving
Discussion Group

Moderated by Dale Tessin & Callae Frazier

Beginning Thursday, March 10th  from 3:30-5:30pm

(formerly Forza)


Everyone is welcome.   
No commitment and no charge.
Topics will include leadership strategies and pathways to conflict resolution.

What better time to discuss leadership than a presidential election year?  The new president will face longstanding challenges from balancing the federal budget to foreign policy to climate change as well as recurrent issues such as racial and income inequality.  The individual who holds the office must build consensus, be consistent, and reduce conflict while standing up for their principles in the face of constant criticism.  Our future leader’s character must be strong and they must encourage contrarian viewpoints.  Uncomfortably, the would-be candidates of both parties currently competing in state primaries and caucuses around the country routinely fail to meet the criteria listed above when campaigning before their “base” of support.  

It has long been argued that civility left politics in this country many elections ago.  Can we bring it back?  Can a thoughtful candidate overcome the negativity to win a party nomination? And what are the traits of an ideal candidate?  

These are the kinds of questions we will grapple with together during moderated discussions and activities.

We look forward to seeing you!

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