Leadership for the Common Good
Leadership for the Common Good
Podcast Description
Welcome to Leadership for the Common Good, the podcast where we dive into the stories and strategies behind leadership that truly makes a difference. I’m your host, Jennifer McDowell, founder and Principal Coach at Common Good Coaching.
Whether you’re leading a team or a project, or simply seeking to lead your life with more intention and impact, this podcast is for you. I believe leadership should feel human — it should inspire, create hope, and deliver real results. Together, we’ll explore what it means to lead in a way that serves the common good, especially in challenging times.
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The podcast focuses on themes related to ethical leadership, social impact, and community-driven change. Examples of episodes include deep dives into legacy leadership with guests like Carol Reckling and discussions on leading with intention during challenging times, highlighting critical topics such as resilience, authenticity, and the role of leaders in building sustainable movements.
Welcome to Leadership for the Common Good, the podcast where we dive into the stories and strategies behind leadership that truly makes a difference. I’m your host, Jennifer McDowell, founder and Principal Coach at Common Good Coaching.
Whether you’re leading a team or a project, or simply seeking to lead your life with more intention and impact, this podcast is for you. I believe leadership should feel human — it should inspire, create hope, and deliver real results. Together, we’ll explore what it means to lead in a way that serves the common good, especially in challenging times.
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.com
Keywords: leadership development, community organizing, political strategy, self-care, hidden leaders, mentorship, Trump resistance, grassroots leadership, organizing tools, nonprofit leadership
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