Today's guest, Dave Lieber, is a national-award-winning Watchdog newspaper columnist for The Dallas Morning News, a prize-winning author and storytelling expert. You may also know him for his TEDTalk about the power of story telling to change the world.

Through his investigative newspaper column, Dave works to expose corruption and make positive change in his community. Dave receives 50 pitches a week for story ideas - and takes the best two. He knows how to find and identify memorable stories that people care about.

His heart is in the non-profit world. He's co-founder of Summer Santa, one of North Texas' largest children's charities.

In this episode, Dave raves about the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex - a diverse culture brimming helpful people with a passion to improve the community. He provides helpful advice about about how people new to Dallas can quickly become connected to a close network simply by giving to others.

Dave also discusses a concern he has with the millennial generation not being up to date with policies that directly affect them. Due to the overwhelming access and wealth of knowledge that's out there, they seem to only subscribe to what they have interests in and this prevents them from seeing the 'bigger picture'.

Do you agree with Dave's perspective on the Millennial generation? We'd love to get your feedback! Please provide your comments by leaving your comments in the section below! Or write to me at [email protected]. Your feedback is important.

 

Show Notes

[4:20] The younger generation today moves around a lot looking for jobs.

[4:35] When Dave first came to Dallas, he had a huge culture shock.

[5:40] The only way to survive is by creating a network of people around you. Discover more.

[6:40] How does somebody adapt to Texas culture?

[9:15] Texas is the land of opportunity on so many different levels.

[10:20] What was Texas like in 1993?

[15:05] How is Dave currently impacting the Dallas community?

[16:30] Dave talks about his book, Watch Dog Nation.

[19:45] What is Dave most proud of? Learn more about Dave's charity involvement.

[21:10] Find a charity you like and volunteer.

[26:20] You meet high quality and high caliber people through volunteering because you know they care about the community.

[26:25] Dave shares creative ways he markets his charity, Summer Santa. You don't want to miss this. 

[29:35] What advice does Dave have for the younger generation on making an impact in their community? Learn more about your community by following the news, voting, and getting involved.

[30:15] Why are millennials not paying attention to their community?

[32:00] Millennials do not want to work a 40-hour work week.

[37:15] Do you have a topic suggestion for Dave? Email him!

[39:05] Ask a lot of questions, because the answers may surprise you.

[41:00] Dave talks about what inspires him and why he does what he does today.

[42:20] Final piece of advice and resources? Read Dallas News and the Dallas Business Journal.

[43:35] By reading different Dallas/Fort Worth publications, you can spot trends that can potentially make you some money.

 

Ambition Quote:

"You imitate, you emulate, you equal, and you surpass." - Pete Hamill

 

Referenced in This Episode:

Read:

Dave's work at Dallas News

Familiarize yourself with Robert Wilonsky's work

Pete Hamill

Dallas Business Journal

D Magazine

Fort Worth Magazine

Dallas Observer

Fort Worth Weekly

 

Watch:

Dave Lieber's Interview with Deirdre on YouTube

Dave's TED Talk – The Dog of My Nightmares

 

Follow:

George Brody

Young Men's Service League

Watch Dog Nation

Summer Santa

Operation Kindness

Charity Navigator

Salvation Army

Connect with Dave:

www.davelieber.org/

[email protected]

 

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