Gov. Scott Walker | President of Young America’s Foundation | Serving with a Generous Heart

Scott Walker is an American public servant who served as the 45th Governor of Wisconsin from 2011 to 2019. He now serves as President of Young Americas Foundation. A Republican, he was first elected Governor in 2010, defeating an attempted recall in 2012 and winning election for a second term in 2014. He formerly served as Milwaukee County Executive and in the Wisconsin State Assembly. One of his first reforms, Act 10, helped eliminate the state’s $3.6 billion budget deficit without raising taxes or cutting health care for those in need. It gave schools and local governments the tools to balance budgets without the massive layoffs seen in other states.

I’m excited to have Gov. Scott Walker with me today to discuss the need for a heart of service in public life. He discusses his life in office emphasizing the importance of understanding opposing viewpoints and finding a balance between listening to your opponents and standing up for your beliefs. He discusses the significance of faith and prayer in their leadership experiences and the relevance of Ronald Reagan's conservative values in today's America. Gov. Scott also shares more about how his upbringing shaped his ability to navigate difficult situations and his hopes for the future of Conservative Young Americans. 

“Have the heart of a servant.” - Gov. Scott Walker

“Don't hoard your capital, reinvest it, invest it in your employees, invest in your products, invest it in expansions.” - Gov. Scott Walker 

“Do the right thing, and you're going to be fine.” -  Gov. Scott Walker

This Week on The Wow Factor:

• Gov. Scott Walker shares his upbringing as a pastor’s son in small-town Wisconsin
• How his family background shaped his communication style, particularly the importance of listening and leading by example
• How Gov. Scott’s mother's strength and resilience in the face of adversity helped him to navigate difficult situations
• How Gov. Scott used Reagan's playbook by traveling around the state to connect with people and address any protests
• The power of prayer in connecting with others and feeling supported
• Why you have to have a tough skin in politics but also hold on to a people-centered perspective and explain why you are doing what you’re doing
• The importance of balancing the voices of protesters with those who support you
• Gov. Scott reflects on Reagan's legacy, especially his focus on freedom, frugality, and peace through strength
• The importance of reinstating shared civic rituals and American history in schools
• More about the Young Americans Foundation and how they help young people inspired by the ideas of individual freedom and traditional values

Gov. Scott Walker’s Words of Wisdom:

Listen to people's questions, where their hearts are, and what they are really interested in. God gave us two ears and one mouth, and we should use them in that proportion.

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