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"Raise Your Hand." with John Little, Partner Emeritus, Social Prosperity Partners
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- Community Catalysts
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- May 5, 2026
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- 3985
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Summary
For John Little, public service was never an abstract idea. It was a call—and it felt personal. As a boy, listening to John F. Kennedy's voice echo through his home, the message landed with clarity: step forward, serve, take responsibility. He did. Over a decades-long career in Scottsdale, John rose from budget analyst to city manager, carrying that sense of duty into decisions that shaped a growing community. Along the way, his idealism was tested, refined, and grounded in the realities of leadership. This conversation marks a meaningful moment. A co-founder of Social Prosperity Partners, John helped shape a national practice focused on civic leadership, public dialogue, and helping communities make decisions together. As he steps into the role of Partner Emeritus, this is a reflection on a life guided by purpose. At the center of it all is a belief he returns to again and again: nothing works unless someone raises their hand. Not to complain, not to observe—but to step in, take responsibility, and serve. What emerges is a portrait of leadership rooted in duty, dignity, and respect—and a reminder that communities only work when people answer the call. LINKS Ask a Question or Leave a Comment: 602-688-2724 Send Matt a Note: [email protected] Apply to Be a Podcast Guest: CatalystGuest.us Connect on Substack and LinkedIn Produced by Social Prosperity Partners