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Blog: NPLA Pittsburgh Veteran Training Incentive
Last weekend with support from the Heinz Endowments, we ran a political training for 14 military veterans in Pittsburgh who are interested in potentially running for office in the future. On the first day, we covered the philosophical and practical components of considering political service, engaging our veteran participants in deeply personal reflection around core values, mission, and personal story. On day two, they engaged with the framework of planning and executing effective campaigns, and then applied those frameworks to advise a hypothetical state assembly candidate on their campaign plan and strategy.
Ken Harbaugh Takes Over NPLA Twitter #ServantLeaderTakeover
Last Thursday, we were joined by Senior Fellow Ken Harbaugh, a former Navy pilot, nonprofit executive, congressional candidate in Ohio. He took over our Twitter for the latest #ServantLeaderTakeover, explaining what motivates him to serve our country and how the oath he took in the Navy inspired his political service. Other key insights included the importance of empathy in leadership and how critical it is to remember your core values when the political winds are trying to blow you off course. Ken also shared how he finds a balance between personal and political life. Thanks to Ken for sharing his wisdom!
Dan Feehan Takes Over NPLA Twitter #ServantLeaderTakeover
On Thursday, we were joined by Army veteran and former teacher, former Minnesota congressional candidate, and New Politics Senior Fellow Dan Feehan for the latest #TwitterTakeover. Dan shared insights in leadership from his service career, which has taken him from the Army to the classroom, and from the Pentagon to the campaign trail. He had some great insights into what servant leadership is all about and what servant leaders should do before they run for office (hint: gain clarity, something our Answering the Call helps you do!), as well as a funny anecdote about the role of parades in politics. Check out the whole thing below the break!
Gina Ortiz Jones Takes Over NPLA Twitter #ServantLeaderTakeover
For the third straight week, a New Politics Senior Fellow took over our twitter account! This time it was Air Force veteran, former member of the intelligence community, and former congressional candidate in TX-23, Gina Ortiz Jones. Gina spent the day talking about how her background shaped her view of politics, what she loved most about campaigning, and what advise she has for other servant leaders considering public service.
You can read all of Gina’s posts and answers below, or find them on Twitter under #ServantLeaderTakeover. As always, don’t forget to give us a follow to make sure you catch the second half of our Senior Fellow takeovers in coming weeks.