Emily Jabbour: Anything Is Possible When A Community Unites

With the COVID-19 crisis on the rise in early 2020, the city of Hoboken, NJ was the first city in the US to implement a curfew and stay-at-home orders.  It was a decision that required bold and decisive leadership—and an unprecedented team effort to care for the community's most vulnerable. In this conversation, Andrew sits down with Hoboken city councilperson Emily Jabbour. This conversation isn't about politics. It's a masterclass on how to get involved in causes you're passionate about, build consensus, and make an impact in ways you never thought possible. Show highlights:1:48 - Multitasking1:58 - Emily's decision to run for public office for the first time2:06 - What inspired Emily to get involved in her community3:05 - Tasks may be mundane but it all matters6:01 - Managing different perspectives and information inflow7:30 - Building consensus9:46 - Creating a successful "feedback" loop12:36 - Why it's impossible to please everybody17:16 - Hoboken's historic COVID response18:54 - Leading through crisis20:46 - Staying resilient22:41 - Recognizing the power of your voice24:30 - How to get involved in your community and local governmentBe sure to subscribe & leave a review for the show in your favorite podcast app.Please tell your friends about Everybody Pulls The Tarp on social media and be sure to tag Andrew in your posts @andrewmoses123 (Instagram) and @andrewHmoses (Twitter).Follow Andrew on IG: @AndrewMoses123 and Twitter:@andrewhmosesSign up for e-mails to keep up with the podcast at everybodypullsthetarp.com/newsletter!

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