Proselytizing for

Representative democracy since 2004

What we believe

At Leading and Governing Associates, we believe passionately in the power of people, educated and engaged in democratic processes and representative governance, to build a better future for all.

As a governance education and leadership consulting practice,  we work with public-purpose leaders – nonprofit and elected – to strengthen their leadership, governance, engagement, advocacy, and decision-making. We’ve been proselytizing for representative democracy since our founding in 2004. 

What we do

Our Services

Consulting and Coaching

for public purpose leaders

Public Values

 thinking, advocacy and decision making

Interactive Workshops

retreats, classes and open mic nights

I always leave the meetings you help to facilitate, feeling optimistic that the group has actually ‘gotten’ the take-home message we are trying to communicate!

Leading and Governing’s public values decision making session has been one of the most memorable sessions for rising elected leaders…Our members walk away surprised at how much they learn about themselves, their colleagues, and the many ways they share common ground across the aisle.

Thanks again for all of the support, insight, and expertise you have so generously provided over this last year to our coalition and to me personally. I am so grateful for having the opportunity to build a relationship with you.

Leading and Governing Associates, led by Scottie Seawell, developed and facilitated an engaging process to build a community vision for our school system… the level of energy and shared commitment among our community had the impact of creating a large group of community advocates and ambassadors for our vision for the future of public education and our students.