Community Catalysts

Author: Matt Lehrman

Join host Matt Lehrman for a weekly podcast from Social Prosperity Partners that examines the qualities of community leadership and the many paths and forms it can take. Our goal is to offer inspiration and practical guidance for listeners striving to make a difference in their own communities.
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"Trust is the True Infrastructure of Local Government" with Matthew Johnson, Town Manager, Jamestown, NC
Episode 2
Tuesday, 3 February, 2026

Trust is easy to take for granted until it is tested. In this candid conversation, Matthew Johnson, Town Manager of Jamestown, reflects on key moments that shaped his understanding of public trust, from an early misstep in a rezoning meeting to navigating community division, misinformation, and leadership turnover during a once-in-a-generation development decision. Johnson explores what it means to lead professionally when decisions feel personal, why trust is the real infrastructure that sustains local government, and how curiosity, relationship-building, and steady presence can help leaders navigate conflict even when outcomes remain uncertain. LINKS Ask a Question or Leave a Comment: 602-688-2724 Send Matt a Note: Matt@SocialProsperity.us Apply to Be a Podcast Guest: Click Here Connect on Substack and LinkedIn Produced by Social Prosperity Partners