"I’m optimistic because I’ve seen humanity rise with grace in the face of hardship. Communities don’t just recover, they rebuild stronger, wiser and more united. Every crisis sparks ingenuity in medicine, technology, the arts and in how we care for one another. I’m inspired daily by the quiet determination of people who give their time and heart to build a fairer, more compassionate world. Their courage reminds me that progress isn’t just possible: it’s unstoppable."
That's what the resilient optimist, Livia Bonazzi, CEO of Murrindindi Shire Council, told our Victor Perton, who asked Livia what makes her optimistic.
Livia believes "Most people are trying to do good."
What makes you optimistic?
Victor's take? "I love the inspiration and wisdom shared by Livia. Her insight reminds us that optimism, courage, compassion, and connection can turn adversity into advantage. You feel the strength of a leader who sees clearly yet believes deeply in our shared capacity to rise. The world, and Australia especially, yearns for more leaders like Livia, whose calm conviction, purpose, and hope guide communities to rebuild not just what was lost, but something stronger, wiser, and more united."