#298: Joe Manchin, Former Governor and Senator, West Virginia – How to find common ground
About this episode
David Novak interviews Joe Manchin about finding common ground in a divided political landscape.
Happy 250th birthday to the United States of America! It’s a great moment to reflect on everything that makes this country so special. And maybe have a hot dog or two. But this milestone also comes at a moment where our country feels more divided than ever. So today, David sits down with Joe Manchin, the former Governor and Senator of West Virginia. His independent political stance gave him a unique opportunity to find common ground in Washington, even among people with deep disagreements. Every leader needs to get people with different perspectives aligned and working together. And in this conversation, Joe shows you how to lead in a divided room – and why that skill matters more than ever. This episode is for you if: You work in a polarized space where progress feels impossible You regularly face big, complex decisions You struggle to work with people who disagree with you You’re frustrated by party politics Take your learning further. Get proven leadership advice from these (free!) resources: The How Leaders Lead App: A vast library of 90-second leadership…
People in this episode
Host: David Novak
Guest: Joe Manchin
Topics covered
- leadership
- politics
- common ground
- polarization
- decision making
Keywords
- leadership
- common ground
- polarization
- politics
- decision making
Mentioned in this episode
Places: West Virginia
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