Arc of Authority is a structured inquiry into leadership and how authority develops, evolves, and operates across different levels of responsibility.

What began as a localized effort gradually expanded into an interview series designed to move progressively through spheres of influence. Beginning with community-based leadership, the project advances toward higher levels of institutional and public authority with each conversation. Each interview serves as a chapter in a broader study of responsibility, decision-making, credibility, and influence.

Every report provides a new perspective guided by three core research questions, and the work is organized to reflect the ascending levels of authority.

View the reports to begin at the foundation of the Arc.

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This project is ongoing. Reports and addition content will be added as research progresses.