Rebuilders, The Leaders We Need For The Decade Ahead
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Leading in Corporate America in the most Complex Decade in 100 Years - Corporate leaders need guidance on how they can be the best leader - for their customers, employees, suppliers, and public. Cross-sector fluency is a key to guiding us from shareholder to stakeholder capitalism. Shoemaker is uniquely qualified to talk to today’s private sector leaders about how to work across all 3 sectors, the 5 key traits they need, and the stories and direction to put it into action. The end game is a more profitable company, stronger brand, better teams, and a legacy in rebuilding America.
The Heroes for the Future of Our Communities - Our community challenges - homelessness, poverty, climate, etc. - can seem insurmountable. There are leaders w/ the right traits - Generosity Mindset, Complexity Capacity - that can rebuild America’s communities equitably. Shoemaker will give leaders a clear framework and plan of action. We can reverse a generation of declines in economic, social, and health inequities if we know what a Rebuilder looks like, what makes them effective, and how they can be tomorrow’s social sector leaders and American heroes.
The Decade of the Rebuilder Leaders is Here - There are citizens who are ready to lead by reinvention and renovation. Individual qualities of leaders - 24-7 Authenticity, Data Conviction - will define who can lead effectively. Shoemaker’s five-traits-framework can be applied to teams and organizations, but also in how each person can examine and strengthen their own leadership capacity. He has the stories, research, and pathway for our future civic leaders to step forward.
Reversing the 25-year Path of Accelerating Inequity in America - After slow, uneven but steady progress in the 50 years after WW2, America has been on a 25-year downward path and accelerating pace of social, economic, and health inequity. If we can bring forward truly new and better leaders, then this period of time we are in will turn out to be a moment not just of division and inequity in the near-term, but of progress towards stronger, better communities and companies over the long-term. Shoemaker has the stories, roadmap, and inspiration.
Shoemaker speaks to corporations, nonprofits, and associations about the clear and accelerating need for new leaders w/ 5 vital traits for the future. So that they can help lead to solutions in an increasingly uneven and siloed America. And if you want to discuss a customized program for your specific organization and circumstances, Paul has talked to groups and audiences all over the world and adapted his messages for the people and place to have the most positive impact.
“I care about the future of our country and believe we are going to need new leaders that think and act differently. After I started writing in late 2019, Covid and the unspeakable tragedy of George Floyd in 2020 have served to even further emphasize the kind of leaders America will need. There are Rebuilders out there today that know how to show the way forward and I want you to meet and learn from them” —— Paul Shoemaker, 1/10/21
Shoemaker talks to socially-conscious and civically-active leaders that are already starting to redefine the leader they need to be for an unequal, siloed America and are hungry for clarity, stories, and direction.
He has the credibility from 13 years in the private sector, 17 years in the nonprofit sector, and 5 years as an independent consultant working across all 3 sectors, including the public sector. And he’s talked to leaders all over North America and Asia
“I am worried about America in the dark of the night, but fundamentally optimistic in the light of day. We live in a far more unequal, siloed, and fractured America than any of us could have envisioned just one generation ago. At the end of the day, we have to get this right for America and for the world.”
“Paul has clearly done his homework to bring to light what attributes are needed to be rebuilders within our society. His stories of 38 leaders were inspiring. Shoemaker is an energetic and gracious speaker who allowed the audience access and connections to others for mentoring and learning while acknowledging his privilege as a white man”
“Your session was so awesome! The energy was palpable! That was the best CEO Forum since I arrived 10 years ago! ”
“When Paul spoke at TEDxFargo, it was fascinating to watch the crowd engage, listen, and enjoy his dynamic presentation. He has a gift with a crowd that they feel challenged and encouraged to make an impact.”
“Paul was an engaging keynote speaker at our virtual Leadership Summit challenging our attendees to be innovative rebuilders and leaders in their own communities—both rural and urban. His passion for the message he shared was authentic and inspiring. Paul’s message was on point! It was a joy to work with Paul. He made himself accessible and was willing to align his message with the audience and theme of the event. ”
“Paul was a powerful speaker at our inaugural community campaign. We needed to mobilize an army of people to come together to transform early literacy. Paul was exactly the right person to inspire the troops! He brought his “Can’t Not Do” mentality. I’ve used examples Paul shared many times to keep my board, funders & community partners engaged in the fight to improve outcomes for kids.”
“Paul was a dynamic partner and collaborator for our client-centric seminar about Making an Impact with Philanthropy. His expertise and connections helped to us create an engaging event. Paul is a strategic partner who can bring value to individuals and professionals alike. – ”
“Paul was a keynote speaker at our annual event in 2018, called Philanthropy as Investment. He’s a fantastic speaker, but it’s his passion for the message that makes him as successful as he is. I highly recommend him if you need someone who can tell the genuine story of how social change occurs, one person at a time.”
At TEDxFargo in 2018, before a sellout crowd at the Fargo Civic Center, Shoemaker led off the program with a powerful talk about Connection. About the power of connection to change people’s lives, the health of communities, and the future of our youth.
Contact Shoe to talk to your company, nonprofit, or association.
shoe@paulshoemaker.org
Past Speaking Engagements, 2017-2021
The Community Leadership Summit is an annual event where Innovia Foundation’s board of directors, committees, staff and leadership council members convene with community-wide leaders to hear from regional and national leaders.
Kickoff keynote speaker to help launch a community-wide children’s reading initiative uniting parents, educators, and community partners to improve children’s literacy from birth through third grade.
Closing keynote speaker at a conference bringing together leaders from all over Canada, where business, the non-profit sector, government, and educational institutions converge to change the way we do business and impact society
Keynote on “Leading Across Our Divides to a Path Forward Together.” The Central Washington Conference for the Greater Good is the annual gathering of nonprofit and philanthropic people from across the region
Session keynote speaker to address US Rotary National conference in 2017. Talked to hundreds of local and national Rotarian leaders about “Can’t Not Do.”
Conference kickoff address to EVCO annual conference which is dedicated to a strong, vibrant community strengthened by an effective voluntary sector working with government and business.
Conducted half-day workshop for civic and philanthropic leaders from all across China at CGPI, whose mission is cultivating a global philanthropy model and committing to the cultivation of philanthropic talents in China and the globe.
Closing keynote speaker for Stanford’s annual NMI, which brings together nonprofit and business executives, academics, and public-sector leaders to explore pathways to renew our collective commitment to improving society
Addressed annual CLA conference so CLA professionals understand the context surrounding the organization, the motivation of leadership, and the perspective of the people served