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Transparency in Decision-Making with Mike Armstrong Jan 16, 2025

In this insightful episode of Shock Talk: The Future of Local Government, host Sheila Shockey, Founder, CEO, and Futurist at Shockey Consulting, sits down with retired utility executive Mike Armstrong, former General Manager of WaterOne. Together, they dive deep into the vital role transparency plays in public decision-making and community trust.

Beyond the Vote: How Raytown Secured Funding for Infrastructure with Damon Hodges Dec 19, 2024

In this episode of Shock Talk: The Future of Local Government, Sheila Shockey sits down with Damon Hodges, City Administrator of Raytown, Missouri, to discuss how his community secured voter-approved bonds to revitalize critical infrastructure. With over 20 years of experience in infrastructure and public works, Damon shares insights into navigating funding challenges, fostering community trust, and leveraging creative communication strategies to engage residents.

Listen in to learn how Raytown’s approach to infrastructure planning, community engagement, and strategic funding can offer valuable lessons for local governments everywhere.

Subscribe to Shock Talk for more inspiring conversations about building stronger communities through planning and innovation. Follow us on Instagram @HeyShockey for behind-the-scenes updates!

Curiosity as a Leadership Superpower in Local Government Oct 30, 2024

In this episode of Shock Talk: The Future of Local Government, host Sheila Shockey, founder and CEO of Shockey Consulting, dives into the power of curiosity in leadership. Joined by Molly Saunders, an organizational performance leader and licensed therapist with years of public administration experience, Sheila explores why curiosity is more than just a personality trait—it's a critical leadership skill. From fostering trust and breaking down silos to engaging communities and improving decision-making, they discuss practical ways to bring curiosity into local government. Learn how this approach helps leaders build stronger teams, engage their communities, and navigate complex challenges with an open mind.

Tune in to discover how curiosity can reshape leadership and pave the way for innovation in cities of tomorrow!

Creating Something Big: Advice for Elected Officials Sep 19, 2024

In this episode of Shock Talk: The Future of Local Government, Sheila Shockey and Steve Arbo dive into how elected officials and city staff can create lasting impact by making their meetings more efficient and focusing on long-term, big ideas. From consent agendas to managing crises, Steve offers valuable tips on building trust, navigating challenges, and fostering strategic thinking. Perfect for city leaders, this episode is packed with insights on leading your municipality toward success.

Leading with Values: Civility, Vision, and Integrity in Local Government with Walter Denton Aug 14, 2024

Join host Sheila Shockey, Shockey CEO and Futurist, as she welcomes Walter Denton, City Administrator of O’Fallon, IL, who’s been in local government for 30 years, as they discuss trends associated with value-based leadership. Successful leaders know what their values are, stick with them, and are ethical in their actions. Walter shares the three things he thinks about when he makes a decision that helps inform what he does and uphold his values. They discuss how important it is for local government officials to remain civil in these polarized times in order to do the work they need to do, even if it’s not popular. Sheila and Walter also talk about vision and value statements and how important they are to guiding the work of civil leaders.

Building Trust and Credibility: The Cornerstone of Successful Infrastructure Projects Jun 12, 2024

In this episode of "ShockTalk: Future of Local Government," host Sheila Shockey explores the critical role of trust and credibility in the success of infrastructure projects. Joining her is Jeff Henson, a seasoned engineer from Black & Veatch, who brings decades of experience and invaluable insights into stakeholder engagement.

Join us for a deep dive into the strategies that ensure infrastructure projects not only succeed but also foster stronger, more connected communities. Subscribe to "ShockTalk: Future of Local Government" for more insightful discussions on the trends shaping our communities.

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