August 28, 2024

Otis White is back to discuss visionary leadership.

Otis White on your Day 1 priorities on the Community Catalyst Podcast.
Otis White, Founder, Civic Strategies.

Otis White

Founder, Civic Strategies

“Visionary Leadership”


I’m excited to share a new episode of Community Catalysts with you, featuring a remarkable guest who has long been a voice for insightful civic leadership—Otis White, founder and CEO of Civic Strategies.


From 2011 to 2015, Otis hosted a podcast series in partnership with the Georgia Municipal Association, where he interviewed community leaders who shared invaluable lessons from their journeys—one of which is featured in this episode.



To begin, Otis and I discuss leadership that serves a community’s best interests versus leadership driven by personal or political agendas. He also dives into his book, The Great Project, which tells the incredible story of how a single civic project transformed Columbus, Georgia, and laid the foundation for ongoing progress in the community.


This episode includes Otis’ captivating archived Civic Strategies podcast conversation with Cathy Woolard, the political godmother of Atlanta’s BeltLine, offering a compelling glimpse into the transformative power of bold civic visions.


As always, thank you for being part of this community.




Listen on Apple, Spotify, and all podcast platforms.


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ABOUT THE PODCAST:  Local leaders everywhere are innovating ways to engage their communities, foster collaboration, and achieve significant goals. “Community Catalysts” brings you the inside story of mayors, council members, city managers, nonprofit CEOs, and other changemakers from a variety of backgrounds. Produced by Social Prosperity Partners and hosted by Matt Lehrman, the podcast offers a weekly dose of inspiration and practical advice for leaders committed to inclusive decision-making and excellence in governance.

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