{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"DT #642 Big Ideas, Bold Leadership with Mark C. Perna","description":"In this inspiring episode of Develop This!, host Dennis Fraise sits down with Mark C. Perna to explore the power of bold thinking, visionary leadership, and rallying people around big ideas. Drawing on their shared fascination with the Apollo program, they unpack how the audacity of aiming for the moon transformed not just science\u2014but an entire generation\u2019s mindset. From the iconic leadership behind the Apollo 11 Moon Landing to the forward-looking ambitions of the Artemis Program, this conversation connects the dots between space exploration and the work economic developers do every day: building momentum, inspiring communities, and executing bold visions. Mark and Dennis reflect on cultural touchpoints, childhood wonder, and even the small details\u2014yes, including Tang\u2014that made space exploration feel personal and powerful. If you\u2019re working to energize your community, align stakeholders, or inspire the next generation, this episode offers a compelling reminder: big progress starts with big ideas. Takeaway The moon landing wasn\u2019t just a technological achievement\u2014it was a masterclass in leadership, collaboration, and belief. For today\u2019s economic and community developers, the lesson is clear: when you set bold goals and invite others into the vision, you create momentum that can move mountains\u2026 or even reach the moon. ","author_name":"Develop This: Economic and Community Development","author_url":"http:\/\/www.developthispodcast.com","html":"