In times of trouble, the antidote is belonging.  Paul McCartney may have had Mother Mary to help him “let it be,” but today’s public leaders are facing something different: rooms filled with tension shaped by polarized politics, economic pressure, and global instability. The public doesn’t respond to clever messaging or tighter agendas.

They respond to how they feel in the room.

This session is built around a simple but underused principle: create belonging first. When people feel they belong, the room settles—which means the public listens fully.

This session provides insights to staff and leaders on how to create that kind of environment—where people stay steady under pressure and civil, productive conversation becomes possible.

Presenter: Jeffrey Stec

**As a Member of the Ohio Plan, you must be logged in to register for this event.  For questions or if you’re having trouble, contact Lindsay at lindsay.deaton@ohioplan.com

If for some reason bookings are closed, please reach out as this is a mistake.  Registration closes at 4:15pm EST, the day before the event.  As long as you’ve registered for the event, the Zoom link to join us will arrive in your email at 4:30pm ET, the day before.  Please reach out to Lindsay if you did not receive it.

The information in this training is for educational purposes only and should not be considered as legal advice. Public entities should always consult their own attorneys regarding legal matters.