Deke Copenhaver
When Deke Copenhaver took over as mayor of his hometown of Augusta, Georgia, the city's politics were broken.
As Deke saw it, something fundamental about the leadership needed to change. So, when the opportunity arrived in 2005, Deke knew he had to run for office. Against all reasonable odds, Deke and a band of enthusiastic twenty- and thirty-somethings who knew little about running a political campaign won the election. He had his first commissioners meeting as mayor on December 20th, 2005, and began the work of being a Changemaker.
From 2005 through 2014 Deke was a catalyst in helping to transform Augusta, attracting businesses to spur economic development, implementing social programs that impacted the lives of Augustans on a daily basis, and developing communities that for many years had been neglected by the city's leadership.
Since the grassroots days of his campaign of hope and change to currently serving as the Principal of Copenhaver Consulting, Deke remains committed to being a changemaker while helping others realize the potential they have to be leaders in their community and their lives.
When Deke Copenhaver took over as mayor of his hometown of Augusta, Georgia, the city's politics were broken.
As Deke saw it, something fundamental about the leadership needed to change. So, when the opportunity arrived in 2005, Deke knew he had to run for office. Against all reasonable odds, Deke and a band of enthusiastic twenty- and thirty-somethings who knew little about running a political campaign won the election. He had his first commissioners meeting as mayor on December 20th, 2005, and began the work of being a Changemaker.
From 2005 through 2014 Deke was a catalyst in helping to transform Augusta, attracting businesses to spur economic development, implementing social programs that impacted the lives of Augustans on a daily basis, and developing communities that for many years had been neglected by the city's leadership.
Since the grassroots days of his campaign of hope and change to currently serving as the Principal of Copenhaver Consulting, Deke remains committed to being a changemaker while helping others realize the potential they have to be leaders in their community and their lives.
The Seven Attributes of a Changemaker
Today, his keynote shares the lessons outlined in his book The Changemaker: The Art of Building Better Leaders. Audiences will learn the seven attributes of a changemaker and hear their real-world applications from a man...
What Kind of Leader are You?
Deke Copenhaver shares the lessons he learned as a mayor and details the signposts of different leadership styles. Whether you are a CEO, manager, community organizer, or a mayor yourself, Deke's message will resonate.
It's time to get a handle on who you are when you lead and how you can be better for your team.
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