Randy Minchew has served in all three branches of Virginia state government. Along the way, he learned something about leadership that doesn't make it onto many inspirational posters:

Doing what you believe is right can cost you.

What happens when your principles put you at odds with your political party? When a vote you believe is necessary could cost you supporters or even your next election? And how do you distinguish genuine courage from simply being certain you're right?

Drawing on Virginia's landmark 2013 transportation debate, Randy explores the political consequences of difficult decisions, why changing your mind can itself require courage, and what it means to remain open to learning without abandoning your principles.

This episode is part of our ongoing series sponsored by RELI, the Regional Elected Leaders Initiative at George Mason University's Schar School of Policy and Government, which brings elected leaders across Northern Virginia together to strengthen public leadership and regional collaboration.

It's a candid conversation about the side of leadership we discuss much less often: what happens when doing what you believe is right comes with a price.

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