Character is our Society's Destiny

In times of risk and change, we often seek comfort, and nothing feels more reassuring than certainty. Yet, certainty can leave us vulnerable. Today, we see the effects of unchecked certainty in society: polarization, volatility, and regression, where extreme voices dominate public discourse. We are on a dangerous path — but this does not have to be our destiny.

Now is the time for the quiet majority to spark a new conversation rooted not in certainty, but in curiosity and character.

Join Joe Cavanaugh, Founder and CEO of Youth Frontiers and Head of Leadership Frontiers, for an engaging discussion on the state of our community and what each of us can do to course-correct toward a better future — if we have the courage to embrace discomfort.

About the Speaker:

Joe Cavanaugh is a nationally renowned speaker dedicated to promoting timeless values and personal character. As the founder of Youth Frontiers, a Minnesota-based nonprofit, Joe has impacted over 2 million youth, educators, and community members with programs designed to inspire character, civility, and community. His work, driven by the belief that character can heal society, has earned national recognition, including a PBS special titled Respectfully, Joe Cavanaugh. Joe also leads Leadership Frontiers, a division focused on character-driven leadership. A graduate of Saint John’s University, Joe was named Social Entrepreneur of the Year in 2012 and received an Honorary Doctorate in 2016. He and his wife, Jane, live in Edina, Minnesota, with their daughter, Tess.

Ticket price includes a plated lunch.

Doors open at 11:30 AM, Program from 12-1 PM.

Host or Publisher Minneapolis Club