The Tomorrow List with Rusha Modi
Our national politics are crazy right now aren’t they? Haven’t they always been? It all seems like a Jenga game about to topple at any moment and the piece about to be removed by the media is sanity. If you’re like me, then we’re both fed up with the hype that passes for hope. Our response is the Tomorrow List with Rusha Modi. Beyond clickbait headlines and recycled left-right talking points are powerful unexplored ideas to level up our communities, country and planet. We traffic in solutions arbitrage: real policies and innovations that can expand the edge of what’s possible for our country. We are unafraid to take big swings at the hard policy and social questions confronting the US. Our guests will be a provocative mash-up of intellectuals, creative renegades, and leaders. Listen in and become more than just “cocktail party” smart. Set fire to the political status quo. Together, we can extend the half-life of hope one citizen, one story, one possibility at a time. And that’s not crazy at all.
The Tomorrow List with Rusha Modi
Ep. 35 - Overcoming Obstacles To Leadership Women, Minorities, and Economically Disadvantaged Communities with Jessica Lall
Jessica Lall in the LA Mayoral Race of the City of Angels, City of Leaders, She discusses the Housing Crisis and the Future of Political Engagement. Jessica Lall has been at the forefront of policy and social reform here in Los Angeles for years, especially with respect to housing and economic development. She ran a captivating campaign for LA Mayor with a groundswell of support before pulling. In this illuminating discussion, we explore what the new incoming Mayor will need to do to heal the city, how to improve housing development, and how to create a pipeline of leadership for young new talent.
Key Highlights:
[00:01 - 05:42] - Opening segment
Dr. Rusha introduces Jessica Lall!
Civic engagement is key to solving the city’s problems
Effective leadership is essential to overcoming polarization and ideology
[05:43 - 16:53] – Overcoming Obstacles To Leadership: Women, Minorities, and Economically Disadvantaged Communities
The important role of the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority
Cost-effective and environmentally sustainable than traditional construction methods
[16:54 - 44:31] – Building Trust And Empathy Through Vulnerability In Leadership
Centering women in the economy, small businesses, and minority-owned business is key to Los Angeles’ success
Revisiting the city charter is necessary to address the challenges of today
Creating a pipeline for people to engage in government and leadership
Campaign finance reform is important in order to make it easier for people to get involved in politics
The importance of vulnerability in leadership
[44:32 – 47:37] - Closing Segment
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Twitter: Jessica Lall
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Tweetable Quotes:
Jessica Lall - "When we talk about our homelessness crisis overall, we have to realize that there is no one silver bullet that's going to address and solve the problem.”
Jessica Lall - "Every asset and every virtue can become a vice if we don't have leadership… Talking about these issues and figuring out ways to connect people in real meaningful ways, I do believe that's our biggest opportunity."
Dr. Rusha Modi - “When we're in challenging times, we need leaders that can kind of light that path forward.”