Mick Cornett
Former Four-Term Mayor | Fortune's Top 50 World Leaders in Urban Development
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Mick Cornett transformed Oklahoma City from struggling urban landscape to national success story. Named to Fortune's 50 Greatest Leaders list in 2018, Cornett pioneered innovative urban revitalization strategies that reshaped municipal leadership.
As a four-term mayor, he led groundbreaking economic development initiatives that attracted national attention and drove significant city-wide transformation. His expertise bridges public service, urban planning, and strategic leadership, offering audiences compelling insights into how visionary leadership can fundamentally reshape communities and drive sustainable growth.
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How an obese town lost a million pounds
Oklahoma City is a midsized town that had a big problem: It was among the most obese towns in America. Mayor Mick Cornett realized that, to make his city a great place to work and live, it had to become healthier too. In this charming talk, he walks us through the interlocking changes that helped OKC drop a collective million pounds (450,000 kilos).
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