#123 Sioux Falls, South Dakota, US: Leading with Heart and Data
Social Responsibility
Mobility
ICT
In this episode, Paul TenHaken, Mayor of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, shares his journey from launching a successful digital marketing business to serving as the leader of the state’s largest city. The conversation explores how entrepreneurial thinking and innovative public-private partnerships have helped manage rapid urban growth, while emphasising the importance of humility, transparency, and bold experimentation in local governance. Paul discusses the impact of the 437 Project and his fitness initiatives on community health and mental wellbeing, addresses the balance between private investment and public responsibility, and reflects on the role of data, servant leadership, and vision in creating truly smart, inclusive cities.
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