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Learn & Libations: Where Ideas are Served is an intellectual and cultural lecture series that bridges scholarship, industry expertise, and creative and entertaining dialogue right in local bars!
Join us for a provocative evening with our series' first speaker Najja A. Bouldin , Founder & CIO of Phoenix Innovation Group as we challenge the assumption that struggling communities suffer from a lack of talent or participation. More often, the real issue is misaligned culture.
Why do strong intentions for growth so often stall or feel disconnected? This talk moves beyond buzzwords to explore what’s really happening on the ground. True alignment isn’t about agreement, it’s about developing a shared internal compass that empowers people to lead and create, even without a formal leader present.
Through engaging discussion, Najja will uncover where vision breaks down in execution and how creative, adaptive leadership can bridge the gap where culture quietly erodes.
Najja specializes in helping communities, leaders, teams, and organizations navigate leadership friction, cultural integration, and post-acquisition complexity. His approach is simple and effective: diagnose pressure, align culture, and install systems that create real change, turning stagnant groups into thriving, self-sustaining communities.
Come rethink leadership, challenge consensus, and explore what it really takes to build connected, resilient communities.
Grab a drink, connect, and learn at Learn & Libations!
Agenda
- 5:30 PM – Doors open: find a seat (open seating!), order food & drinks, and expect a bar line arriving early is key.
- 5:55 PM – Host introduction
- 6:00 PM – Lecture begins: "The Consensus Cult: How Getting Along Stifles Great Ideas".
- 6:45 PM – Audience Q&A
- 7:00 PM – Have 1:1 time with speaker, mingle with fellow learners, and order another round.
- 8:00 PM – Wrap up.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
OSB Buffalo/OSB Ciderworks, 517 Main Street, Buffalo, United States
USD 28.46
