013: Day 2: Day 2: Embracing Relentless Imperfect Progress in Disaster Recovery with James Gore

How to Disaster

2024 WILDFIRE LEADERSHIP SUMMIT

Episode Description:

“We have to grow the ‘we’ if we're going to survive in the future.” —Supervisor James Gore

Effective leadership is not about commanding authority, but about cultivating a shared vision and empowering the community. True leaders understand that their role is to listen, collaborate, and build trust with those they serve.

James Gore serves as the District 4 Supervisor for Sonoma County, California, where he has been at the forefront of innovative disaster recovery and community resilience efforts. As a passionate public servant, Supervisor Gore is committed to bridging the gap between government and the people.

In this thought-provoking talk, Supervisor Gore shares invaluable insights on the power of transparent leadership, the importance of embracing failures, and the transformative potential of a united community in the wake of disasters.

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Highlights:

• 00:36 The Biggest Fire
• 07:23 Make Sense of Tragedy
• 12:41 Plan a Mission; Get Results
• 16:57 Inspired by the “WE”

👨🏻‍💼Meet James Gore, 4th District Supervisor, County of Sonoma; President of NACO

Supervisor James Gore was born and raised in the 4th District, living in Cloverdale, Healdsburg, and the Mark West area of Santa Rosa. He attended Jefferson Elementary in Cloverdale and graduated from Montgomery High in Santa Rosa.

In 2013, James returned home to Sonoma County to raise his family. He was elected to the Board of Supervisors in 2014 after running a relentless, positive campaign built on inclusiveness and a commitment to own the future and deliver for the residents of Sonoma County. As he embarks upon his 4th year on the Board, James is slated to become Chairman of the Board of Supervisors in 2018. Beyond his work as County Supervisor, James is also serving on several counties, regional, statewide, and national organizations.

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