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How does a city change itself? First, it has to be honest and know where to start. Mick Cornett was very honest to the point of even telling Oklahoma City residents while he was Mayor that it was time to collectively lose weight. The initiatives, the projects, the policies, and the places that spured from making such a declaration transformed an auto oriented and sprawling American city, into a poster child of how to modernize, improve quality of life, and address the many needs of people to conduct happier and healthier lives. Mick Cornett is a wonderful example of a leader and we were proud to have him join our show. Check out his current position as motivational speaker and project developer at magellan Partners...https://www.magellanlp.com/And his fantastic book, The Next American City, available here and where books are sold. https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/539892/the-next-american-city-by-mick-cornett-with-jayson-white/Support the showOur Website: https://theplanningcommissionpodcast.com/YouTube: The Planning Commission Podcast channelInstagram: @theplanningcommissionpodcastFacebook: The Planning Commission Podcast pageTwitter: @planningcommish Subscribe, like, help us make a difference in the profession we all love. Have an episode idea, tell us about it. Email us at: info@theplanningcommissionpodcast.com
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Mick Cornett is the former mayor of Oklahoma City serving between 2004-2018 and the author of The Next American City. He was the first mayor in Oklahoma City history to be elected to four terms and remains the longest-serving mayor among the 50 largest cities in America. Listen to Mick's Ted Talk. Oklahoma City is a midsized town that had a big problem: It was among the most obese towns in America. Mayor Mick Cornett realized that, to make his city a great place to work and live, it had to become healthier too. In this charming talk, he walks us through the interlocking changes that helped OKC drop a collective million pounds (450,000 kilos). in this episode, Mick talks about the initiatives he took to make Oklahoma a successful city and why he advocates for better and affordable cities. Listen in to learn what it takes to become a successful leader who challenges themselves to pursue the hard things that others shy away from. You will also learn how to be a better communicator and leader who treats others honestly and fairly despite differences in views. Key Takeaways: How to be a leader that leads with passion, a plan, and action for others to follow How to be a good communicator to separate your business and ideas from others How to live a life without enemies and treat everyone honestly and fairly as a leader How to challenge yourself with the hard tasks that will make a difference and make you feel more worthwhile How to be more politically tolerant by listening to others even when your opinions differ Learn to always be prepared for very important conversations and don't let every conversation be real-time https://TrailBlazersImpact.com
Today I am joined by Mick Cornett, who was the Mayor of Oklahoma City for 4 terms. One of the things about Mick that inspires me the most is how he takes big risks and embraces failure. Thanks to his mindset and leadership, Oklahoma City turned from one of the “fattest cities in the country” to one of the healthiest, and so much more.This conversation will inspire you to think bigger, take more chances, and cultivate a belief that anything is possible. HighlightsMick saw that the city was always near the bottom of the health rankings.He wanted to do something to address it and also put a positive light on the city as well as the process of losing weight and becoming fit.Mick was a huge sports fan and wanted to be a sportscaster.He was assigned to cover a city council story and fell in love with what he saw while reporting.He was inspired and eventually ran for city council.Mick realized that the entire infrastructure of Oklahoma City was built for driving. There was almost no place to be active. No walkways, no bike paths, etc.They were also one of the largest drive-thru restaurant cities in the world per capita.Oklahoma City ranked high on the list of most obese cities in the United States.Mick had gained weight while being the mayor and realized that he was an example of that obesity ranking. As he started to take control of his weight and fitness some of the problematic issues with the city's infrastructure became clear to him.Mick believes that at some point if you want to get to the next level, you have to make a conscious decision to “step up” and make changes.Relevant LinksMicks Book - The Next American City Ted Talk - How an obese town lost one million pounds Book recommendation - Dynasty by Jeff Benedict
Today, Matt sits down with former OKC Mayor, Mick Cornett, on his book "The Next American City".
The guys interview former OKC Mayor Mick Cornett and talk about Mick's love for the game of golf, his career in public service and sports television, and everything in between after we all played a round at Twin Hills! Great stories and insights from a man who has seen/done it all on this episode!!
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Never make it about yourself. Keep as much positive energy as possible. Earn people's trust. These are a few of the lessons Mick Cornett, former mayor of Oklahoma City, shares in his riveting conversation with Thomas Hill. Mick inherited a city, in his words, 'branded by tragedy' and through intentional and directed leadership helped create a vibrant and thriving downtown, complete with a pro basketball franchise. Listen to Mick talk about the pivotal moment in his conversation with the NBA Commissioner, the necessity of staying on message, and the one unifying thing we all possess.
Jacob is joined by the former Mayor of Oklahoma City and major player in the NBA relocating to OKC, Mick Cornett to talk about Chris Paul, David Stern, OKC becoming an NBA city, Sam Presti and much more! Sign up at BetOnline.AG and use the promo code BLUEWIRE to get a 100% bonus on your first deposit!
Original broadcast date: February 6, 2016. Sinful behavior is human, and nearly impossible to avoid. In this hour, TED speakers talk about the guilty pleasure of behaving badly and the challenge of confronting sin — and avoiding it. Guests include psychologist Christopher Ryan, former Oklahoma City mayor Mick Cornett, activist Dave Meslin, epidemiologist Gary Slutkin, entrepreneur Nick Hanauer, book editor Parul Seghal, and record-holding Jeopardy champion Ken Jennings.
It seems as if midsize cities in America are having their moment. While the nation's largest metro areas lost residents to smaller ones for the first time since the Great Recession, the new middle is thriving. And this according to Mick Cornett, the four term mayor of Oklahoma City, who has presided over a virtual … Continue reading EP 242 The Next American City
Why is the stock market tanking? What will be the consequence of arresting a Chinese executive for violating American-made sanctions against Iran? ------ Marxist professor Richard Wolff is watching capitalism hit the fan. How will the lowest under the capitalist pyramid deal with an economic downturn? ------ Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal joins Thom with a deep dive into the benefits of immigration ignored by Trump's racist pandering. ------ Congresswoman Karen Bass- chair-elect of the Congressional Black Caucus- shares with Thom her view on the unfolding Democratic strategy- both offense and defense. ------ Thom looks at some of the most consequential headlines of the day- Veterans Affairs executive resigns rather than be forced into silence over denouncing Charlottesville neo-nazis, CNN fires Marc Lamont Hill for supporting a two state solution for Palestine, GOP hijinks and more. plus: The war on Christmas? ------ A selection from 'The Next Generation City: The Big Promise of Mid-size Metros' by Mick Cornett. ------ On Talk Media News, Bob Ney's phone connection plays hide and seek while reporting on latest Saudi situation and their corrupting influence over Jared Kushner-- and Thom reveals legislators ready to suppress Net Neutrality for a price. ------ The mentality of Donald Trump, illustrated. And a caller says presidents should have to be educated, not 5th grade dropouts.
This Week in Oklahoma Politics, KOSU's Michael Cross talks with ACLU Oklahoma Executive Director Ryan Kiesel and Republican Political Consultant Neva Hill about State Question 800 to create a dedicated account for excessive gross production taxes, the Oklahoma Public Employees Association plans to sue the State Department of Health over layoffs last year following a budget shortfall and Republican candidate Kevin Stitt gets an endorsement from his runoff rival Mick Cornett while Democratic candidate Drew Edmondson gets an endorsement from the Oklahoma Education Association. Plus, the trio talks about the Cherokee Nation attacking US Senator Elizabeth Warren on her decision to get a DNA test to prove she has native heritage and District Two Congressman Markwayne Mullin challenges Stormy Daniel's attorney to a Mixed Martial Arts competition. Support this podcast
Mick Cornett joins Aaron Renn to discuss Cornett's time as mayor of Oklahoma City (2004-2018) and his new book The Next American City: The Big Promise of Our Midsize Metros. America is full of midsize cities that have prospered through smart governance, including Charleston, Des Moines, Indianapolis, Sacramento—and Oklahoma City. Over the last decade-plus, elected officials and community leaders have made real progress on improving these urban centers, boosting civic vitality, and creating economic opportunity for residents. Cornett's four successful terms as mayor of Oklahoma’s largest city offer a blueprint for reform-minded mayors across the country. "The Next American City," Aaron Renn writes, "charts Oklahoma City's transformation, offers examples of similar turnarounds in other cities, and describes Cornett's personal journey from sportscaster to mayor."
Mick Cornett joins Rick Couri on the KRMG Morning News.
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Oklahoma City ist eine mittelgroße Stadt, die ein großes Problem hatte: Sie gehörte zu den dicksten Städten in den USA. Bürgermeister Mick Cornett erkannte, dass er seine Stadt gesünder machen muss, damit sie ein attraktiverer Ort zum Arbeiten und Leben wird. In seinem charmanten Vortrag führt er uns durch die Interventionen, die Oklahoma City halfen, kollektiv eine Million Pfund – knapp 500 000 kg – abzunehmen.
Oklahoma City es una ciudad de tamaño medio que tenía un gran problema. Estaba entre las ciudades más obesas de los Estados Unidos. El Alcalde Mick Cornett se dio cuenta de que para que su ciudad se convirtiera un buen lugar para trabajar y vivir, también tenía que ponerse saludable. En esta charla encantadora, él nos explica los cambios entretejidos que ayudaron a OKC a perder colectivamente un millón de libras (450 000 kilos)
Oklahoma City est une ville de taille moyenne qui avait un grand problème : elle faisait partie des villes les plus obèses du pays. Le maire, Mick Cornett, a compris que pour rendre sa ville un endroit idéal où travailler et où vivre, elle devait avoir une meilleure santé. Dans son discours remarquable, il nous raconte les changements qui ont été apportés et qui ont menés cette ville à perdre un million 500 000 kilos.
Oklahoma era uma cidade média com um grande problema: estava entre as mais obesas dos Estados Unidos. O prefeito Mick Cornett entendeu que para torná-la um lugar bom para trabalhar e viver, ela precisaria ser mais saudável também. Nessa palestra encantadora, ele nos conduz pelo desencadeamento de mudanças que ajudaram a cidade a perder, coletivamente, um milhão de libras (453 mil quilos).
오클라호마시는 중간 크기의 도시이다. 도시에는 한 가지 걱정거리가 있었다. 도시가 미국 전체에서 가장 뚱뚱한 도시였던 것이다. 시장인 믹 코넷은 일하고 살기 좋은 도시가 되려면 일단 건강한 도시가 되야 된다는 것을 깨달았다. 이 매력적인 강연에서, 그는 오클로호마가 45만 킬로그램을 감량할 수 있게 했던 다양한 변화들 사이로 청중을 끌어들인다.
Oklahoma City is a midsized town that had a big problem: It was among the most obese towns in America. Mayor Mick Cornett realized that, to make his city a great place to work and live, it had to become healthier too. In this charming talk, he walks us through the interlocking changes that helped OKC drop a collective million pounds (450,000 kilos).
Yet again the mayor of Oklahoma City has been tested and challenged by tragic circumstances. The latest giant tornado to strike the Oklahoma City area and its suburbs on Monday destroyed entire neighborhoods, leaving at least two dozen dead, and hundreds injured. Mick Cornett, the mayor of Oklahoma City, gives an update on how his city is faring now, and what work is at the top of his to-do list.
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