In this episode of Apex Unleashed, Damian talks with the City of Logan’s Deputy Mayor, Jon Raven, about the ins and outs of the city’s planning scheme.

Damian and Jon deep dives into what makes the counselor’s role different from state and federal positions, how harsh the politics is, the skills needed to fulfill the role successfully along with other life and business lessons such as dealing with bad news, overnight success in business, and practicing self-care. 

Learn more from Jon Raven by visiting:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-raven-94696926/

0:00:00Preview
0:00:40Introduction
0:01:02The planning scheme Deputy Mayor Jon Raven is implementing
0:03:25Planning for a future that you can’t see
0:06:41Integrity & Character: Having 9 new counselors
0:07:35Politics is a harsh business
0:09:14The ability to listen as a key skill
0:11:04It all starts with listening
0:13:47What makes counselors different from state and federal positions
0:15:44Overnight success in business
0:17:09The City of Logan and the planning scheme
0:18:28How to get involved with the city’s planning scheme
0:19:48Dealing with bad news
0:22:08Jon Raven’s self-care practices
0:25:28The good thing about the new Logan council
0:27:25The Deputy Mayor role for Jon
0:28:21The 2 most important pieces of infrastructures
0:34:57Outro