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That the world does not shift because we argued louder, or because our might makes us right, or because we have more life experience;
That attacking others does not make us more enlightened;
That our own internal temperament or personal mastery is not related to proving others wrong and we are right;
That righteous causes can not be lastingly achieved through the lessening of someone else’s self-respect, coercion, frightening others, or physical dominance;
That it is about being or personalizing what we want our community or our world to look like without force, intimidation, disruption, curtain calls, or acclamation.
Beyond the Bandaids (TM) with ProjectPACT
A podcast for police and community
ProjectPACT, funded by the Law Enforcement Action Partnership (LEAP) and in partnership with SOSSAS and New Blue, invites you to listen to Beyond the Bandaids, a podcast dedicated to reimagining public safety through purpose, partnership, and community.
Hosted by Dr. Carol Engel-Enright, Chief Mike Butler, and Kristin Daley, the podcast brings together officers, public safety professionals, community leaders, and residents for meaningful conversations that spark connection and inspire change. Each episode reminds us that both citizens and police are part of one community, working together to build trust and foster unity.
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We activate the potential of the individual to create good in their world.
The School of Statesmanship, Stewardship, and Service (SOSSAS) is a learning environment that activates individual human potential, elevates leadership skills, grows social-emotional intelligence, improves communication skills, and ultimately creates a future we all want to live into.
What if we had…
Statespeople who were adept at harmonizing contrasting perspectives.
Elected officials whose approach to communication appealed to different minds and personalities.
Community leaders who connect with others to transcend the rhetoric that keeps us stuck in conflict.
Community connectors who viewed the world, neighborhoods, and people through the lens of goodness.
Active, engaged citizens who believe life-giving ideals of community are spawned by love, service, and belonging.
People who want to create a future – one in which we ALL want to live.
“The School of Statesmanship offers an approach that empowers anyone who aspires to be a leader – whether they choose to lead within their family, neighborhood, workplace or the larger community. This approach is truly a path toward achieving shared aspirations. We find it so important that we plan to keep our employees involved on a regular basis.”
– John Creighton, CEO, High Plains Bank
SOSSAS was founded by:
Award-Winning Teachers & Academics
Public Servants
Elected Officials
Pulitzer Prize-Winners
Our courses are designed to create a learning environment that…
Fosters Civility, Thoughtful Discourse, and Empathetic Listening
Educates, Promotes and Encourages Active Citizenship within a Democracy
Embraces Stewardship Principles as a Basis for Leadership
And Values Experiential Wisdom
Join us in this adventure of learning, growing, and developing your capacity and skills to become an effective statesperson
The School of Statesmanship, Stewardship, and Service (SOSSAS) teaches classes that affect positive change in individuals, families, neighborhoods, towns, cities, institutions, and, especially, government.