The Review Magazine May / June 2021

The Progress Found at the Intersection of Truth and Trust

Rochester Hills Mayor Bryan Barnett and Oklahoma City, OK Mayor David Holt shared the screen for a heartfelt virtual conversation on truth and trust. “We are in an uphill battle to maintain truth and integrity, especially among our profession where we generally rank between used car salesperson and hedge fund manager or something,” said Barnett. Holt added, “You have to make the choice—are you going to tell the truth or not?” To cap off the discussion, Barnett said, “People want Washington to look more like Rochester Hills, than Rochester Hills to look like Washington. I think they like and trust the locals first, and we shouldn’t forfeit that high ground; that what we’re doing, the relationships we’re building, I believe we’re on the right path.”

Tech Tornado: How to Stay Grounded while Big Tech and Digital Media Upend Trust and Fellowship in Our Communities A charismatic and complementary duo comprised of a wellness expert and tech wizard demystified our rapidly changing digital environment and its effects on our person and our communities. Georgia Dow, MA, Psychotherapist, The Montreal Center for Anxiety and Depression and Rene Ritchie, Canadian Independent Blogger and YouTube Content Creator shared how to cope with today’s chaos—the supercharged negativity and overheated rhetoric that has made its way to council and commission meetings. Public servants need to take care of themselves. Then adapt and retool to tackle this quagmire with renewed energy and a deeper understanding of what they’re up against.

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