Ann Ebberts, AGA's CEO sits down with Dave Lebryk, former Fiscal Assistant Secretary, to discuss the importance of public service and why strong public institutions are vital to a well-functioning democracy. Drawing on insights from a career overseeing some of the federal government’s most essential functions, Dave will discuss a practical framework for effective leadership. Central to this framework is the conviction that character is the foundation of effective leadership. The conversation will explore the strategies and skills required to lead in a complex, dynamic environment and how to build resilient institutions that earn and sustain the public trust.