One of America's most respected thought and innovation leaders, Lee Pelton joined The Boston Foundation earlier this summer, after a decade as president at Emerson College. Now he shifts his focus from raising money to giving, at one of the nation's leading philanthropic organizations. 

In this episode, Pelton discusses his experience being a civic leader,  his love of poetry and the role the business community plays in ensuring Boston is a thriving, prosperous and equitable city.