
(Ep. 32) Matt Elliott: How the Adirondacks Shaped a Quiet Leader
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He’s not a politician. Not an influencer. Not a name you’ll see trending.
But Matt Elliott has been quietly changing the world for 20 years.
In this episode, we meet the man who lit the spark behind civic leader Sarah Teti (Ep. 30), and never stopped building bridges.
Raised in the small town of Newport in upstate New York and shaped by the wild beauty of the Adirondacks, Matt saw early on how environmental damage didn’t just touch the land -- it touched lives.
So he did something radical: he kept showing up. First as a student organizer. Then as a deep-woods surveyor. Now as a lobbyist who listens more than he lectures.
Matt doesn't seek attention. He seeks impact. And in this conversation, he shares what he's learned about finding common ground in divided rooms, how small towns shape big convictions, and what to do when you want to make a difference -- but don’t think you have the time, the talent, or the title.
Because as Matt proves, sometimes the greatest leaders are the ones who walk in quietly, build something lasting, and leave it better than they found it.More on The Great Unfamous:
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