NC Institute of Public Leadership
In politics, as well as any public service environment, the role of the media is critical. We hear too much about adversarial relationships between the press and those in public service. Big mistake! They need you, and you need them! Developing healthy and respectful relationships with the press is essential to having candidates and their…
We will be at the studio of WKKR/WKZL-FM in Greensboro, where each Fellow will be the subject of a radio talk show interview and interviewed as a candidate by a radio talk show host. The format is very much in line with what you can expect…
Our sixth weekend begins with Ralph Mitchell. Ralph is Chairman of the Board and co-founder of Nehemiah—The Leadership Company. He will lead us in a thought-provoking and perhaps not always a comfortable exploration of diversity and politics in North Carolina. This session will touch on some of the most difficult and potentially sensitive areas in…
Chip Scholz will lead us in his session on “Vision and Values.” He will ask you to examine what your vision is for yourself in public service and how it is impacted by your personal values. In the afternoon, the Fellows will join the Leadership Council for their annual meeting and luncheon, and welcome Dr.…
This module is led by Martin Kifer, Associate Professor and Director of the HPU Survey Research Center. Polling is both art and science, Martin will lead us through some of the “science” of polling, and then through some of the artful and strategic applications to the current political climate. There are many pitfalls in a…
Our 2018 series will feature four of the proposed six amendments to the state Constitution. Once again, the debates will be moderated by Loretta Boniti from Spectrum News. Panelists will include elected officials and public policy leaders. - September 25 in Salisbury at the Meroney Theatre - Change process to fill judiciary vacancies
Our 2018 series will feature four of the proposed six amendments to the state Constitution. Once again, the debates will be moderated by Loretta Boniti from Spectrum News. Panelists will include elected officials and public policy leaders. October 3 in Washington at the Arts of the Pamlico’s Historic Turnage Theatre – Require voters to present…
Our 2018 series will feature four of the proposed six amendments to the state Constitution. Once again, the debates will be moderated by Loretta Boniti from Spectrum News. Panelists will include elected officials and public policy leaders. October 9 in Clayton at the Clayton Center – Increase legislative control over appointments to bipartisan elections and…
Join IOPL and the Lexington Chamber of Commerce for a debate on Medicaid Expansion and Medicaid Transformation in North Carolina. Doors open at 6:30. This event is free to the public. Panelists include: Wayne Goodwin, NC Democratic Party Chairman Nelson Dollar, Former NC House Representative Brendan Riley, NC Justice Center Senior Policy Analyst Roy Lenardson,…
Join IOPL and the Rowan County Chamber of Commerce for a debate on health insurance access, affordability, and cost. This event is free to the public. Doors open at 6 pm. Scheduled Panelists include: State Representative Carla Cunningham (D- Mecklenburg) Former State Representative Bill Brawley (R- Mecklenburg) Jordan Roberts, John Locke Foundation Health Care Policy…