Journalism and Politics Where do you get your news? How do you gather information for issues you’ll support? What expectations do you have of the media to give you the full picture and how does our need for continuous coverage impact the quality of objective…
The 2015-16 Engage Breakfast Series closed with Austin Mayor Steve Adler and Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt in front of a packed audience at the Long Center. Last year, these top community leaders shared their thoughts on city and county issues after only a few months in office. This…
Back by popular demand, our 2015-16 Engage Breakfast season closes with Austin Mayor Steve Adler and Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt. Last year, these two top community leaders shared their insight on city and county issues after only a few months in office. This year, they’ll share their wins, losses…
People continue to grapple with the best ways to have their voices heard by decision makers. We see different conversations convening during this heated presidential cycle, petitions used to call out community issues and a batch of new approaches to get attention. At our next breakfast,…
By Elizabeth McGuire In the middle of a chaotic presidential campaign season, Leadership Austin alumni and community members had the chance to hear the perspective of someone very close to this year’s race. At the Engage Breakfast on May 24, Mark McKinnon, seasoned political advisor,…
Leadership Austin is hosting a candid conversation with one of the most respected political strategists in the country. Austin’s own, Mark McKinnon, comes to Engage Breakfast fresh off his hit documentary series, The Circus on Showtime, where he captured incredible behind the scenes moments with all…
Join us for the next Engage Breakfast on Thursday, April 7th to discuss recruitment and radicalization in America. Recent attacks remind us that terrorism can happen anywhere and anytime with terrorist organizations becoming very sophisticated in their recruiting. Leadership Austin and Anti-Defamation League of Austin…
Density, short term rentals and affordability are just a few of the issues bubbling up as neighborhoods work to balance the personality of their communities with the changes that come from rapid growth. At our March Engage breakfast, we are bringing together thought leaders to…