In this fourth installment of the OM3 Leadership Series, JJ and Tommy sit down with human rights activist and founder & Executive Director of the 'Equal Justice Initiative' Bryan Stevenson. In this fascinating and emotionally moving interview, Bryan explains what the EJI actually does, the journey he has taken that brought him to this point, the difficulties of dealing with the political and social rhetoric in today's society, what makes a true leader, and so much more. It's a can't miss interview that will surely open your eyes, your mind, and your heart.

RUNDOWN

Describes what the Equal Justice Initiative does

Why the EJI came about and how congress stopped funding for legal representation for death row inmates

What was the initial feedback and was it difficult getting money from donors for this project

What was his "ah-ha" moment that sent him on this mission

How white supremacy has reached another high point in these recent years

Have the attacks on the capital altered his mindset

1 in 10 death row inmates are innocent. How do we get that number understood by the public

How surreal was it to see some of his life's work in a movie 

How much of his time now is talking to elected officials

The difficulty of not getting frustrated by the political rhetoric of today

Has there been a personal toll that his work has taken on him

How would he describe leadership and who are some of the best leaders he's seen

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