“Excellent
presentation! The seminar was useful to our executive staff and many
individuals mentioned how much they enjoyed it and they are not
normally complementary of having to attend training sessions. I believe
it will have a positive outcome. Thanks for everything!”
~ Mac Craig - City Manager
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The Politics of Hope
Helping Ordinary Citizens Become Extraordinary
Public LeadersI am dedicated to building the capability of all public leaders, board, councils and senior staff I work with. My clients benefit from fresh thinking and a confidential, nonpartisan perspective from a former elected leader and now professional coach.
My leadership philosophy is based upon the belief that we learn and grow best through supportive yet challenging partnerships and public leaders greatly benefit from confidential relationships where they can talk about what is on their mind, and try-out new ideas without reading about their brainstorming session on the front page of the newspaper. I don't have a fixed approach or one-size-fits all package. I design your program and will submit a proposal after a complimentary session.
I offer three primary services:
Executive Coaching for Public Leaders such as city managers, local and state department directors, elected leaders and nonprofit directors and senior staff. I specialize in working with leaders in the public domain utilizing various assessments, 360 degree feedback that explores and discovers your leadership strengths, preferences and styles. A custom designed Leadership Development Plan will guide our work together.
Team and Board Development and customized staff retreats that build performance and passion for doing the work of your public organization. This includes leadership development sessions that move groups from reacting to day to day problem solving toward establishing collective visions and an action plan to achieve them.
Advancing Council and Staff Relations. Local government elected leaders and professional staff must speak the same language and build trusting relationships. As a former elected leader and executive coach, I know the importance of getting the elected leaders and staff on the same page. Every city or state government entity is different yet many similarities and challenges exist. Learning to work together as political leaders and professional staff is essential to serving the public good.
Call me at 206-780-9300 or email me at donna@politicsofhope.com to learn more. I look forward to hearing from you.
 “I'm so grateful for the role you've played in helping America create what we're seeing today.
Thinking back to when I first read your book, your work raised our consciousness, so that we could articulate what we wanted from our political leaders. I'm sure you already know this, but you're one of the people responsible to changing the dialogue, in a big way, so just thought I would say thanks.”
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