Description

Summary

Amber McReynolds, a leader in voting rights and voter equity, shares her passion for improving the voting process. She discusses her background as the former director of elections in Denver and the importance of having a positive impact on democracy. Amber's TED Talk focuses on innovating the voting experience and putting voters first. She emphasizes the need to close the gap in representation and create a fair and equal system for everyone. Amber also highlights the power skill of building a collaborative vision with a team and the importance of deep listening.

Takeaways

• Amber McReynolds is a leader in voter equity and the voter experience, with a background in improving the voting process.
• Her TED Talk focuses on innovating the voting experience and putting voters first.
• Closing the gap in representation is a critical democracy issue.
• Building a collaborative vision with a team and practicing deep listening are essential power skills for affecting change.

Sound Bites

"Closing this gap and ensuring a fair and equal system for everyone."

"Building a collaborative vision with the team."

Chapters

00:00 Introductions to Amber McReynolds

03:43 Closing the Gap in Women's Representation in Politics

09:04 Creating a Collective Vision

13:01 The Power of the Civic Minds Around Amber

16:47 Amber's Best Piece of Advice

21:36 Gardening as the Spice of Life

24:42 Trailblazers Outro

Keywords

voter equity, voter experience, voting process, democracy, representation, collaborative vision, deep listening