
How Storytelling can be a Tool for Community Engagement
Working as a video journalist at national outlets such as CNBC and Business Insider taught me how to distill complex information into narratives that people

Working as a video journalist at national outlets such as CNBC and Business Insider taught me how to distill complex information into narratives that people

At Shockey Consulting, we believe that community engagement is about more than checking a box—it’s about building relationships that shape the future. But how do

As a person engaged in civic life, perhaps the most important skill for you to cultivate is perspective. Building or sustaining a thriving community is

As a tiny democracy leader, your most powerful tool is almost certainly your cellphone. If you’re like me, you’d prefer to improve your community by

If you’re engaged in discussions about the future of your community, there will certainly be times where opinions differ. If the issues you’re working through

I’ve heard it said countless times that we should be “hard on ideas and soft on people.” This means we should be relentless in interrogating

It’s no accident that we refer to incredible leaders throughout history as “visionary.” Whether we’re talking about Nelson Mandela or the Secretary of your HOA,

As a local government professional, I see my block through a lens that (unfortunately) is not easily switched off: Is there a unique funding source

In the dynamic field of infrastructure engineering, the integration of technical skills with effective community engagement is vital. A crucial aspect often overlooked in this

As a community engagement specialist with years of experience in public infrastructure projects, I’ve witnessed firsthand the pivotal role trust and credibility play in the