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Park Leaders are Servant Leaders Sep 05, 2017

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All Park Leaders are servant leaders. We serve guests, employees, and the resources we vow to protect.

Servant leaders recognize leadership is a stewardship responsibility. This style of leadership fits perfectly with people of parks. We serve the public and we serve resources.

Kevin Monroe joins the Park Leaders Show to explain servant leadership and how it applies to parks.

You can find Kevin Monroe at kevindmonroe.com, on Twitter @kevindmonroe, or his podcast here.

How to Build a Reputation as a Leader Aug 15, 2017

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Commander Bill Overby joins the Park Leaders Show to

Commander Overby discusses his new consulting business, and how technology has changed the park experience for visitors and park rangers.

After so many years in parks, first, as a park ranger followed by training over one thousand park rangers at the Parks Law Enforcement Academy, the Commander offers his observation on what Rangers face today they did not face 20 years ago.

Also, we discuss how you can build a reputation as a leader.

Why You Should Connect With Your Peers Jul 25, 2017

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Domenic Bravo, Director of Wyoming State Parks joins the Park Leaders Show to share his experience

Domenic also discusses the National Association of State Parks Directors and why it is important to connect with our peers, no matter what our job in parks is.

Wyoming State Parks is also contending for the National Recreation and Park Association Gold Medal Award. Director Bravo offers insight into the hard work and dedication it takes to become a Gold Medal finalist.

Introducing the European Ranger Federation Jul 11, 2017

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Tom Heenan, a ranger at BelhusWoods Country Park, joins the Park Leaders Show to talk about the European Ranger Federation.

During our conversation, we talk about the issues Rangers face all over the world. Nature is the same and people are people, no matter if you are in Australia or the United Kingdom.

Tom also discusses the importance of being involved in a Ranger Association, and European Ranger Congress.

Understanding How and Why People Use Parks Jun 13, 2017

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Appropriate use of a park ensures sustainability for that park. This is how Jeff Hallo explains they balance between the balance between parks role in serving customers and conserving natural resources.

Jeff is a social scientist and professor at Clemson University. The research Jeff does help parks create remarkable experiences for visitors while still being able to maintain the natural environment.

On this episode of the Park Leaders Show, Jeff discusses how and why people use parks and how scientific data can help us better manage parks.

What Do Kids Expect From Parks? May 23, 2017

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Have you ever stopped to wonder what kids want when they visit your park?

Tigran Nahabedian, known as Junior Ranger Tigran, joins the Park Leaders Show to give you an insight of how kids see your park.

Junior Ranger Tigran is no ordinary kid, though. He tours National Parks collecting Junior Ranger badges. He knows more about parks, wildlife, and plants than most people three times his age. He volunteers at parks.

Junior Ranger Tigran has even given a personal tour of a National Park to Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke.

Tigran wants to be Director of the National Park Service. This kid is serious about parks.

Follow Tigran on Twitter.

What Makes a Great Interpreter? May 16, 2017

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We are all interpreters. Whether it is in your title or not, if you work in parks, you are an interpreter.

Margot Carlock, Executive Director of National Association for Interpretation, joins the Park Leaders Show to talk about what makes a great interpreter.

The National Association for Interpretation represents individuals from parks, zoos, aquariums, theme parks, museums, and more. What is similar to interpreters in all of these fields?

Margot explains it is "A sincere interest and passion for working with the public" and "A commitment to provoke action."

In this episode, you will find out what the National Association for Interpretation does, what interpretation is, and what makes a great interpreter.

Margot also explains how park visitors are changing and what that means for interpretation.

How a Leader Can Help New Rangers May 09, 2017

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In October 2016 we did an episode of the Park Leaders Show about the ProRanger Program at Temple University. In that episode, Brennan McAuley gave us a look at the program from a student's point of view.

Brennan returns to the Park Leaders Show to give us an update on what has happened with him and the ProRanger program since October.

Brennan also gives leaders insight into how you can help a new ranger coming into a new park or the park system.

You can follow along with Brennan on his ProRanger blog here.

It is important leaders keep talking to young rangers like Brennan. We need to invest in young rangers so they will be strong leaders.

Three Years of Park Leaders May 02, 2017

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Recently, I had lunch in Seattle with Alan Spears in Seattle. We talked about the great work the National Parks Conservation Association is doing.

We also talked about the work we have done with Park Leaders.

Then I had a chance meeting with Eric Watilo from Washington State Parks in downtown Seattle.

Being around leaders in parks and conservation reminded me of the important work we are doing together.

In this episode, I discuss the three years of Park Leaders and what might be coming in the next year.

Finding Leadership in Nature Apr 04, 2017

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Back when I was at the Inspiring a New Generation Summit, I met Steve Jones. At the time, Steve was the President of Antioch University New England.

He is now has a consulting and speaking firm and recently wrote a book called Nature Based Leadership. Well, since this show is about leadership in Parks, the idea of the book caught me right away.

Steve Jones joins the Park Leaders Show explain Nature Based Leadership, and discuss examples of leadership lessons found in nature.

The idea of drawing leadership lessons from nature is a perfect fit for park professionals. Nature is all around us. Leadership lessons are hidden in our sight and we just have to draw them out.

You can find out more about Nature Based Leadership and the great work Steve Jones is doing at Great Blue Heron.

Get a copy of the book Nature Based Leadership here.

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