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The 4 C's of Leadership featuring Colonel Paul Trotti Oct 22, 2024

Kevin Catlin, County Administrator of Kalamazoo County, MI - The Emotionally Intelligent Leader Aug 06, 2024

Brenda Viola President of Vici Communication LLC Jun 26, 2024

In this LeaderGov podcast, author and speaker Brenda Viola shares how to have greater impact in communication.

As a former local government PIO, news anchor, and QVC host, Brenda shares how to be heard without screaming (actually, that’s the title of her book!).

In the podcast, she discusses:

Information versus communication
Implementing the HEARD method to better communication
How to plan for communication pushback
Secrets to eloquence and charisma

Buy a copy of How to Be Heard Without Screaming!: https://www.amazon.com/How-Heard-Without-Screaming-Skillfully/dp/B0D11TMWJ2

Nadia Hansen, Global Digital Transformation Executive at Salesforce | Former CIO | Keynote Speaker - Innovation and Growth Mindset May 29, 2024

Is your local government or department as innovative as you’d like?

In this podcast, guest Nadia Hansen shares her knowledge of helping local government leaders innovate. Nadia has 20 years of local government experience and is currently the Global Digital Transformation Executive for SalesForce.

In this podcast you’ll hear about:

Strategies to overcome a risk averse mindset
How sponsorship grows successful innovation
Partnering and collaborating with vendors and leaders

Ron Gailey, Co-Founder of Onpointe-Insights - Community Voices in Strategic Planning: Harnessing Stakeholder Insights May 28, 2024

In this LeaderGov podcast, Ron Gailey, OnPointe-Insights Founder, shares his expertise in helping local governments act strategically with data insights and clarity.

Ron’s approach to data and research will help you as you consider how to get quality stakeholder insights from surveys and other tools. In the podcast he discusses:

Hearing the needs of the many versus the needs of few
Collection data methods pros and cons
The value of a multiple year approach
Gaining citizen support using a well presented challenge

Dr. Randy Ross, Bestselling author and CEO of Remarkable - Motivation and Inspiration May 02, 2024

In this LeaderGov podcast, Dr. Randy Ross, best selling author of "Remarkable!" and "Fire Proof Happiness" navigates the intricacies for cultivating a workplace where inspiration thrives and value flourishes.

Aware of the limitations of motivation, Dr. Ross highlights the distinction of workplace inspiration, personal passion and team objectives. He also shares:

Connecting individual passions with collective goals and objectives.
The trilogy of inspirational and remarkable organizational culture.
Four pillars to creating a compelling culture and inspirational environment

Benj Miller, Co-founder & Chief Architect of System and Soul - Growing Accountability in Local Government Mar 27, 2024

Suzanne Phillips, Partner ThinQ Media - The Power of Values Dec 05, 2023

Jeff McManus, University of Mississippi Director of Landscape Services - Leading Teams to High Engagement Nov 02, 2023

Quionna Allen, Co-Founder of Beyond Racial Equity - DEI in Local Government Oct 09, 2023

Catherine Crusade, Employee Engagement Manager at County of Monterey, CA - Coaching with Excellence Aug 09, 2023

Angela Sheppard, Assistant City Manger at the City of Gainesville, GA - Navigating Local Government Politics Jul 24, 2023

Marcela Millett, Senior Strategic Planning Performance Analyst at Palm Beach County Florida - Psychological Safety and Healthy Teams Jul 10, 2023

Preston Poore, CEO of Preston Poore & Associates - Exploring Employee Engagement Jun 16, 2023

Tim Fischer, President of Jackson + Coker - Purpose and Mission in Local Government Jun 06, 2023

Dr Roger Parrott, President of Belhaven University - Opportunity Leadership May 12, 2023

Greg Teague, CEO of CROY Engineering - Leading with Courage May 01, 2023

Amanda Cyr, Governmental Market Director for AchieveIT - Tracking Progress on Strategic Goals Apr 10, 2023

Dr. Keith Clinkscales, Director of Strategic Planning and Performance Management for Palm Beach County, FL - Executing on Strategy Mar 30, 2023

Jeff Fisher, Director of Public Works WYCOKCK Unified Government - Developing Your Team Through Trust Mar 03, 2023

Cheri Hobson-Matthews, County Manager - Henry County Georgia - Leading with High Impact Goals Feb 22, 2023

Deke Copenhaver, Author and former Mayor - Effective Communications in Leadership Jan 25, 2023

Eric Mosley, County Manager - Troup County Georgia - Integrating Leadership with Management Jan 03, 2023

Gerard Gibert - Economic Development Nov 28, 2022

Bob Leek, Chief Information Officer - Clark County, NV - Building Diversity in Public Service Teams Nov 02, 2022

Jeff Perlman, Author and Former Mayor - Adventures in Local Government Politics Sep 17, 2022

Jeff Drobney, City Manager - City of Kennesaw Georgia - Servant Leadership Sep 16, 2022

Mark Funkhouser, former Mayor of Kansas City, Mo. - Citizen Engagement Aug 31, 2021

Shawn Burns, Chief of Police - West Texas A&M University - Transformational Leadership Apr 07, 2021

In this episode, Chief Burns discusses the importance of Transformational Leadership and how it has impacted the way his team serves their community.

Chief Jim Fryhoff - Thousand Oaks, CA/Ventura County - Servant Leadership Mar 11, 2021

Fayetteville GA Leadership Team - Teamwork and DISC Mar 02, 2021

Heidi Lattire, Customer Success Manager with Cloverleaf - DISC Overview Feb 12, 2021

Bratton Riley, CEO of Citibot - Innovation in Citizen Communication Jan 19, 2021

Adam Ruechel, City Manager Platteville, WI - Motivating through Personality Styles Jan 11, 2021

Marcia Harnden, Police Chief of Albany, Oregon Dec 22, 2020

Chief Marcia Harnden discusses the challenges and benefits of investing in her team at the City of Albany, Oregon and as they lean into the new year.

Melissa Crowder - Assistant Clerk, City of West Hollywood, CA - Appreciation Nov 20, 2020

Ann Cain, Catoosa County, Georgia - Director of Human Resources - Building a Team Through Servant Leadership Oct 21, 2020

Ann shares how Servant Leadership can build valuable bridges to employees in local government:

Increases trust between employee and leader
Results in employees that feel cared for and confident
Increases employee morale
Empowers employees and encourages them.

"When you give of yourself to others you actually receive back two-fold"

Lynette Hart, City of Oakland, CA - Support Services Supervisor - Innovation in Recruiting and Career Management Sep 09, 2020

Odie Donald, City Manager, City of South Fulton, Georgia - Culture in Local Government Aug 26, 2020

In this episode, City Manager Odie Donald discusses the importance of culture in his organization and how it sets the tone for staff at all levels to serve citizens with excellence.

Brooks Rainwater, Sr. Executive Director for City Solutions - National League of Cities - Powering Teams through Personality Styles Jul 10, 2020

In this podcast Brooks shares high level trends in housing and economic development as well as a secret to managing others on your team. Brooks joins LeaderGov's podcast from the Washington DC area where the National League of Cities is based.

Michael Harris, Henry County, Georgia, Tax Commissioner - Trust in Local Government Agencies Jun 30, 2020

In this local government podcast, Michael Harris, Henry County GA Tax Commissioner shares the good, bad and the ugly regarding trust on local government teams.

"Taking sides" removes the focus from the goal and lowers trust
Leaderships' often-changing priorities damage trust
Asking your team members opinion on important topics lets them know their voice is valued, which builds trust
Giving others freedom and autonomy within structure can exponentially grow trust
Engaging your team in “break-the-mold” planning sessions can build trust

Alicia Vaughn, County Manager, Catoosa County, GA - Culture in Local Government Jun 16, 2020

In this podcast we hear from Catoosa County, Georgia County Manager Alicia Vaughn. In this podcast you'll hear how to:

Model teamwork and culture as a leader
Encourage buy-in to the culture
Engage employees in the culture through leadership educational opportunities
Help foster the culture

Sharon Landers, City Manager - Carson, CA - Crisis Leadership Qualities & Excellence in Day-to-Day Management Jun 05, 2020

In this podcast Sharon Landers, City Manager of Carson, CA, shares insights around innovation during a crisis as well as tips on effective meetings, dealing with disruptive employees and setting vision and outcomes.

Helen Ramirez, Deputy City Manager, Brownsville, TX - Management Excellence in Local Government May 17, 2020

Troy Besseche, Assistant City Manager, Sugar Hill, Georgia - Management Excellence for Local Government Leaders May 17, 2020

Andrea Hall, Captain, South Fulton GA Fire Department, on Servant Leadership Apr 23, 2020

Melanie Winfield Interview - Commitment in Local Government Dec 30, 2019

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