{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Moving the Needle","title":"From Education to Economic Opportunity: Leading with Purpose in Pinellas County With Dr. Cynthia Johnson","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/f04b1a8d\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1569,"description":"Dr. Cynthia Johnson brings a unique perspective to economic development, rooted in education and driven by equity. She shares how Pinellas County, Florida, responds to disruption through collaboration, innovation, and people-centered strategy. From launching an $11.2M business incubator to building a unified workforce system, Dr. Johnson outlines how local leadership expands opportunity, even in the face of crisis. This episode is a powerful reminder that economic development begins with listening—and leading—with intention.\nMoving the Needle is hosted by Christopher Gergen & Johnathan Holifield, and is produced by Earfluence.\nIf you like our podcast, you'll also like our books:The Future Economy and Inclusive Competitiveness: How Demographic Trends and Innovation Can Create Economic Prosperity for All Americans, by Johnathan Holifield Life Entrepreneurs: Ordinary People Creating Extraordinary Lives, by Christopher Gergen and Gregg Vanourek","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/ywFnmNCeh4uIy1jw-vdKtkPWq14FKpCvSyEmMTr9AGg/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzMxNjk0LzE2NTQ5/MTc1MTAtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}