Welcome

The most important contribution we can make is to not solve any particular problem but to increase the number of people who know that they can cause change.
Bill Drayton

My name is Jeffrey Stec and I see hope for American society in our cities. Urban living connects us, and by its nature requires us to work together for the common good.  I want to harness the capacity of citizens, volunteers and non-profits to make urban living irresistibly joyful.

I love connecting people because it feels good—and because it´s the only thing that really leads to change.  When people get connected, community grows, hope becomes palpable and people commit to new possibilities.

My gift is designing processes and orchestrating conversations that connect people. I do this because strong relationships lead to committed team members, inventive plans and unbridled action. Along the way, plans are laid from the bottom up (generating ownership), people organize themselves (creating commitment) and inclusive events are held (broadening support). I ensure that these essential outputs continue to build the relational networks necessary to produce meaningful results.

If you have a sense that what´s missing is deeper than your mission or metrics, let´s get together and explore how we might inspire your community´s commitment to change.

[Thanks to Joe Wessels for the photos of Music Hall and the Luminaria singers in Washington Park.]