How Do You Lead Through Loss? Former Mayor Quentin Hart on Purpose, Resilience, and Service | Ep. 70

Dr. Rock here. Today I'm sitting down with former Waterloo Mayor Quentin Hart for a conversation about leadership, resilience, service, and what comes next after a major life transition. Quentin shares his journey from growing up in Waterloo to serving on the city council and ultimately leading the city as mayor for nearly a decade. Along the way, we talk about the lessons he's learned through victories, setbacks, public service, and personal growth. We get into: Quentin's path into public service and community leadership what he learned from losing elections before eventually winning balancing family, faith, and public life addressing poverty, food insecurity, and community health race relations and building trust across different groups the importance of relationships, bridge-building, and collaboration his new children's book and passion for developing future leaders what comes next after leaving elected office We also discuss health, fitness, community wellness, and why purpose doesn't come from a title or position—it comes from understanding who you are and how you can serve others. One of my favorite takeaways from this conversation is Quentin's reminder that your purpose isn't tied to a job title. The gifts you've been given go with you wherever you go. Let's get after it. Connect with Quentin Hart Website: Hart Civic Strategies Book: Mayor Hart's Big Heart TEDx Talk: Bridging Divides, Building Futures (TEDxUNI) Connect with Dr. Rock: Linktree Supplements