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 - Multitasking
1:58 - Emily's decision to run for public office for the first time
2:06 - What inspired Emily to get involved in her community
3:05 - Tasks may be mundane but it all matters
6:01 - Managing different perspectives and information inflow
7:30 - Building consensus
9:46 - Creating a successful "feedback" loop
12:36 - Why it's impossible to please everybody
17:16 - Hoboken's historic COVID response
18:54 - Leading through crisis
20:46 - Staying resilient
22:41 - Recognizing the power of your voice
24:30 - How to get involved in your community and local government

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Emily Jabbour: Anything Is Possible When A Community Unites