Navigating Leadership: Lessons in Mentorship, Family, and Authentic Living with Dennis Mangers

In this episode of "Layers of Leadership," Dr. Michael Marion Jr. converses with Dennis Mangers, a retired strategic advisor and former California State Assemblymember. Mangers shares his journey from his upbringing in Inglewood and Lawndale, California, to his service in the Navy during the Cuban Missile Crisis and his extensive career in public service, education, and politics. The discussion highlights the importance of family, mentorship, and authentic leadership. Mangers reflects on personal challenges, including his father's passing and navigating his sexual orientation, while emphasizing the power of resilience, community, and living authentically.