Podcasts about kansas city mayor sly james

In today’s episode, Emilie sits down with accomplished political strategist, communication expert, organizational leader, and new author Joni Wickham. Joni brings her experience as a southern-native and Chief of Staff to former Kansas City Mayor Sly James to the conversation to discuss the kind of leadership it takes to fight for policy change and racial and gender justice in today’s political climate.Related Links:Learn more about Joni’s work hereGrab a copy of The Thin Line Between Cupcake and Bitch: Taking Action, Driving Change, Getting ResultsEp 183: How to Flip the Script on Impostor SyndromeSign up for our FREE online leadership training: What Women Need to LeadEnroll in Level Up: our leadership accelerator today!Join Bossed Up’s Courage Community on Facebook

She was chief of staff to former Kansas City Mayor Sly James. She's a political strategist and consultant. Now, Joni Wickham is adding "author" to her resume. "The Thin Line Between Cupcake and Bitch: Taking Action, Driving Change, Getting Results," is about women in the workplace. Although about women, Wickham says she hopes men and women read the book. In it, she tells the story of her humble beginnings in North Carolina, as the daughter of a teenage mother. She shares lessons for professional women and men about gender bias in the workplace. Her stories take readers from city hall to the boardroom. Buy Wickham's book at Barnes and Noble or Amazon. B&N: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-thin-line-between-cupcake-and-bitch-joni-wickham/1136391282?ean=9781732344785 Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Thin-Line-Between-Cupcake-Bitch/dp/1732344787/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+thin+line+between+cupcake+and+bitch&qid=1584112353&sr=8-1

With just over two months to go until the November election, Democrats have been working on getting Donald Trump out of office by focusing on his character. In a new book “The Opportunity Agenda,” former Kansas City Mayor Sly James and real estate executive Winston Fisher say the party needs to look past the election and work on revamping its policy platform to help struggling Americans – especially amid a pandemic and an economic crisis. James joined Errol to discuss the importance of helping the middle class by investing in small businesses, increasing access to child care and improving education. And he talked about his experience leading Kansas City, Missouri, and weighed in on the influence of money in politics.  Mentioned in This Episode: The Opportunity Agenda JOIN THE CONVERSATION Do you have any thoughts or questions for Errol? Weigh in on twitter with the hashtag #NY1YouDecide or give us a call at 212-379-3440 and leave a message.

I catch up with former Kansas City Mayor Sly James to hear his thoughts on race and social reform, what he's up to now, and what he's hopeful for in the future. And my friend and former colleague Kelly Stange joins as guest co-host as we talk about social media and more with Mayor James. #frosty

Moderated by Philadelphia 3.0's Ali Perelman, Kansas City Mayor Sly James and Director of Nowak Metro Finance Lab Bruce Kats discuss the role of local politicians

A live conversation with City of Kansas City Mayor Sly James about his race and equity initiative and topics including policing, gentrification and other current topics in the urban core in Kansas City Missouri

Kansas City Mayor Sly James explains why city governments have become models for policy innovation and good governance while federal and state governments continue to be mired in partisan gridlock. He speaks to the value of data-driven decision making, as well as his experience enticing Google to pilot their high speed internet service in Kansas City, and the ongoing attempts to attract Amazon’s 2nd headquarters. James is a Fall 2017 Visiting Fellow at both the Institute of Politics and the Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation.

November 9, 2017 Steven and Nate talk to Kansas City Mayor Sly James about the recent vote passing for the new KCI Airport.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Kansas City Star's Lynn Horsley joins KCUR's Steve Kraske and the Star's Dave Helling to talk about Kansas City Mayor Sly James, guns, violent crime, development on the city's east side, and mass transit.  Also:  a look at the upcoming special session in Topeka.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Smart Companies KC, host Kelly Scanlon  visits with Amy Bretall, an entrepreneur who when she’s not working to grow her business, Arbor Grove LLC, can be found volunteering across the Kansas City community. Bretall left the corporate world in 2014 to start her own company providing community planning, project management and public relations for communities throughout Missouri. Arbor Grove engages in comprehensive, regional, and economic development strategic planning activities that necessitate different types of public outreach and participation.  Bretall is a board member of the Linwood YMCA and a graduate of the Kansas City Chamber’s Centurions leadership program and was recently appointed by Kansas City Mayor Sly James to the Planned Industrial Expansion Authority (PIEA). The PIEA fosters commercial and industrial development in specifically designated redevelopment areas and is one of just a handful of women in such a position. To listen to more shows hosted by Kelly Scanlon please visit our archives  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices