How I Broke This

Mayoral Mishaps & Changing The Culture of Failure - Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve

Episode Summary

Politicians aren't known for candidly sharing their whoops moments, but Reno, Nevada Mayor Hillary Schieve wants to change how we view mistakes. She was recently re-elected as the leader of the Biggest Little City, and she says her first term was not without some stumbles. She says we need to be more open about our failures and recognize that we're all on the same team, trying to do our best.

Episode Notes

Politicians aren't known for candidly sharing their whoops moments, but Reno, Nevada Mayor Hillary Schieve wants to change how we view mistakes. She was recently re-elected as the leader of the Biggest Little City, and she says her first term was not without some stumbles. She says we need to be more open about our failures and recognize that we're all on the same team, trying to do our best.

In this episode, Mayor Schieve tells Holly about a couple news-making moments in her first term, seen as fumbles by some, and what she took away from them.

Mayor Schieve discusses the nerves she feels when public speaking, partially due to her fear of failing in front of her city. She also shares why she thinks it's important to "post with purpose" online and her perspective on prioritizing time with loved ones.