Seitu Jones is a prolific public artist and truly integrative, visionary leader.  In this episode, we’ll discover the sources of his passion for creative expression and leading social change.  From the Civil Rights movement of the late 60s, to founding one of the largest urban organic farms in the country, to inclusive watershed management, Jones’ gifts for collaboration reveal an extraordinary capacity to see new connections. Seitu Jones&apos;s web site:  <a href='https://seitujonesstudio.com/'>https://seitujonesstudio.com/</a> Learn more about Capitol Region Watershed District’s Inclusion Policy <a href='https://www.capitolregionwd.org/about-crwd/diversity/'>https://www.capitolregionwd.org/about-crwd/diversity/</a> and Artist in Residence program. <a href='https://www.capitolregionwd.org/watershed-artist-in-residence/'>https://www.capitolregionwd.org/watershed-artist-in-residence/</a> Learn more about Frogtown Farm <a href='https://www.frogtownfarm.org/our-story'>https://www.frogtownfarm.org/our-story</a>

Leading by Sharing the Credit: community collaboration builds success for everyone

Whether you are pursuing a public-private partnership or considering cooperation with your competitors, Watershed Partnerships will bring you useful stories of breakthrough collaborations to build great communities.  Our in-depth conversations with seasoned leaders in community organizations and anchor institutions – working in healthcare, local government, higher education, and natural resources management -- will reveal why it is smart to align assets and share credit with your competitors to get great things done.  Based on thirty years of experience counseling strategic partnerships, we will explore successful collaborations in water resources management, workforce development, equity and racial justice, and place-making infrastructure, and always offer three take-aways to consider in your work.