Michael Brown: Common Ground, Tough Convos & Bold Action

In this episode, Erica talks with Michael Brown, Chief Civic Architect for Seattle’s Civic Commons. They discuss:

• Bridging the divide between policymakers and those affected by the policies in order to foster an effective connection and create real change.
• The challenges of finding common ground without losing what you’re fighting for, and staying open to other perspectives, especially in the current divisive atmosphere.
• Using data points to ensure alignment of efforts in order to leverage individual assets and activities for the collective good.
• The importance of defining your narrative, even if the details are uncomfortable, so you can get to the work that matters.
  
   

Key Takeaways:

• We need to bridge the divides in order to achieve shared goals.
• Real change happens when we refuse to settle for output alone and work for the right outcome.
• Asking the right questions can lead to finding the right answers.
• Now is the time to lean into bold, innovative approaches. You have more to gain than you do to lose.
  
   

"...we don't take the time to build relationships and trust. As a result, we end up being satisfied with output and pat ourselves on the back, versus actually addressing the root cause, (and achieving) the outcomes that we really wanted to reach.” —  Michael Brown

 

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Website: www.civic-commons.org
Twitter: Michael C Brown (@MichaelCBrown18)
LinkedIn: Michael Brown - Civic Architect, Civic Commons



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