Community Catalysts explores the qualities of community leadership and the many paths it can take. In each episode, a featured guest opens up about their hard-earned experience—what worked, what didn’t, and what they learned—to inspire and equip other leaders to build trust, foster collaboration, and strengthen governance in their communities.

Community Catalysts is streaming now on all podcast platforms. Click the link at the top of the page to connect to your favorite service!

Community Catalysts is for anyone who cares about their community—whether you’re an elected or appointed official, a municipal staff member, a nonprofit volunteer, or a dedicated champion of a civic cause. Leadership isn’t just about holding a title—it’s about stepping up, solving problems, and making a difference.

This podcast delivers candid, hard-earned lessons from those who have faced the complexities of leadership firsthand. It goes beyond the mechanics of governance, exploring what it truly takes to build trust, foster collaboration, and navigate difficult challenges. Expect real conversations about embracing tough decisions, confronting division, and leading with authenticity, courage, and empathy—all in service of stronger, more connected communities.

The podcast launched in February 2024 and usually* releases new episodes every Tuesday. Each episode runs approximately 30 minutes and is available on all major podcast platforms

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*We'll publish every other week in March and April 2025.

Yes!  Community Catalysts is always open to hearing inspiring and instructive stories. If you'd like to share some of the hard-earned insights gained on your journey to leadership we’d love to hear from you. To be considered as a guest, fill out the questionnaire at www.CatalystsGuest.us and let us know that you're interested.

We’d love to hear from you! Whether you have feedback on an episode, a question about leadership, or a suggestion for a future guest, your input is always welcome:

• ComCats@SocialProsperity.us
• Or leave a review wherever you listen.

Your insights help shape the conversations that matter most to leaders like you.

Community Catalysts is produced and hosted by Matt Lehrman, co-founder of Social Prosperity Partners, a national practice dedicated to helping local leaders in towns, cities, school boards, counties, and nonprofit organizations strengthen governance through collaboration and community engagement.