Leading Teams in Polarizing Times

Polarization is making it harder to lead organizations with diverse views. Leaders often face challenges when staff want them to speak out on polarized issues. Using new data from More in Common, presenters in this session will discuss evidence-based strategies to navigate internal pressures from values-driven teams while sustaining a healthy culture and advancing your mission.

Speakers:

  • Kate Carney, Deputy Director, More in Common
  • Jason Mangone, Executive Director, More in Common
  • Amy McIsaac, Managing Director, Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement (PACE)
  • Stacy Palmer, CEO, The Chronicle of Philanthropy
Start Date
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Location / Room
402 Chiliwack, Level 4
Speakers
Conferences
Building Together 2026
Session Type
Peer-Led Session
Foundation Type
Community Foundations
Corporate Giving Programs and Foundations
Family Foundations
Private Foundations
Public Foundations