More often than not, it seems that the people I meet who truly love what they do will say something along the lines of, “I didn’t choose this career, the career chose me.”
My guest this week fits that bill.
John Bridgeland is the CEO & Founder of CIVIC, a bipartisan ideas company specializing in innovative initiatives at the cutting edge of domestic, economic, and international policy.
And while his service & leadership are a sight to behold, his journey to this place was far from linear.
After attending law school & practicing at firms in both New York & Paris, John found himself drawn towards civic engagement.
What started as an inquiry to a public official would eventually land him jobs working at the White House as the Domestic Policy Director under President George W. Bush & then as a member of the White House Council on Community Solutions under President Barack Obama.
I first learned about John through his work promoting a National Year of Service & soon discovered that this mission was only the tip of the iceberg.
From his work on reducing malaria deaths in Africa, to battling the Covid-19 pandemic here at home, there is nothing about this conversation that won’t inspire you to be a better person, neighbor, and citizen.
Enjoy the show!
