Chief Change Officer

#424 Brian Sims: When Truth Gets Political — Part Two


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In Part Two, Brian opens up about what it really cost him to tell the truth inside a political system built on avoidance. From surviving misinformation attacks to refusing to play nice for the sake of power, he reflects on the risks and responsibilities that come with using your platform when it might backfire. We also hear how he rebuilt after the storm—why starting over matters, and what he’s doing differently this time around.


Key Highlights of Our Interview:

The Price of Authenticity

“I didn’t lose because I lacked support—I lost because I refused to lie.”

What really happened during his run for lieutenant governor.

Party Loyalty vs. Personal Truth

“I wasn’t going to smile and play along just to move up.”

When doing the right thing means going against your own team.

Retaliation Isn’t Always Loud

“It’s the silence. The meetings you stop getting invited to.”

How quiet resistance can be louder than shouting.

Redefining Leadership

“I don’t want to lead the way they taught us. I want to lead in a way that reflects my truth.”

Why he’s rebuilding his leadership from the ground up.

The Work Continues—But Differently

“My goal now isn’t to win office. It’s to win trust.”

From political power to public service, on his own terms.

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