IMG_8177Today I spent some time with my friend Mayor Kevin Johnson of Sacramento, just prior to my keynote speech before the California Black Chamber of Commerce, and I was quickly reminded why I am one of his fans and supporters. I believe it is fair to say that the mayor and I belong to a mutual admiration society (smile).

Sacramento is fortunate to have the benefit of this giant in vision in and for its city.  He gets it.  Just watch how he rolls out and outlines his plans in future weeks, months and years, and then come to your own conclusion.  Mayor Johnson is no mere "former NBA great."  This man was made for these times.  If you don't know him yet, then research him now.  You will regret it if you don't.

Onward and with HOPE,

 

John Hope Bryant is a thought leader, founder, chairman and CEO of Operation HOPE and Bryant Group Companies, Inc. Magazine/CEO READ bestselling business author of LOVE LEADERSHIP: The New Way to Lead in a Fear-Based World (Jossey-Bass) the only African-American bestselling business author in America, and is chairman of the Subcommittee for the Under-Served and Community Empowerment for the U.S. President’s Advisory Council on Financial Capability, for President Barack Obama.  Mr. Bryant is the co-founder of the Gallup-HOPE Index, the only national research poll on youth financial dignity and youth economic energy in the U.S. He is also a co-founder of Global Dignity with HRH Crown Prince Haakon of Norway and Professor Pekka Himanen of Finland. Global Dignity is affiliated with the Forum of Young Global Leaders and the World Economic Forum. 

 

 

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