Episode No. 2
How Civic Connection Is Changing Chicago with Dan Gibbons
Dan Gibbons, CEO of the City Club of Chicago, believes civic engagement starts with meaningful conversations. In this episode of Owning Your Legacy, Dan shares his journey from advising Mayor Richard M. Daley to revitalizing one of Chicago’s most influential civic forums... City Club of Chicago.
Discover how City Club of Chicago is revolutionizing civic innovation in the Windy City through their community hubs and city gatherings. In this exclusive interview, Dan Gibbons shares his vision for a more connected and collaborative Chicago, where civic leaders and community members come together to drive city solutions and urban development. From uplifting entrepreneurs like Ida Nelson to driving real policy change, Dan’s story is a powerful reminder that change starts locally—and with the courage to connect. If you care about urban leadership, civic innovation, and next-gen change-makers, this conversation will inspire you to lean in, show up, and elevate your city.
In this episode:
🦋 How showing up led to a career in city government
🦋 The power of building long-term, authentic relationships
🦋 Elevating grassroots leaders through civic platforms
🦋 Why mayors get things done
