Why Vulnerability is essential in Leadership with Mayor Tory Whanau 

Tory Whanau is the first Maori Mayor of Wellington, NZ. She took the time out of her busy schedule to talk to me about leadership, vulnerability and her role as Mayor of Wellington. 

Tory was elected on a platform of change. Her focus is more affordable housing, better public transport, and greater opportunities for walking and cycling. 

Tory is passionate about protecting the vulnerable in our communities and also looking after the planet. She weaves this into all of her day-to-day work as Mayor of Wellington. Tory is also passionate about helping the leaders of tomorrow and teaching them about leadership so that they might have a better world one day. 

Tory will be speaking at Festival for the Future in Wellington on June 8th and 9th. I will also be speaking and facilitating a few workshops. If you are in the area, please be sure to grab yourself a ticket and come say hi!

Check out Festival for the Future here  - https://www.festivalforthefuture.co

Learn more about Tory Whanau and connect here - https://wellington.govt.nz/your-council/about-the-council/mayor-and-councillors/office-of-the-mayor/mayor-tory-whanau


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