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Episode #58: Terry Stewart - City Management as the Original Multi-Tasking Profession Apr 29, 2022

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City of Arcadia City Administrator Terry Stewart knows you don’t get things done without competent people to do them. The better the people you have working for you, the more effective and efficient your city will be. Join us as we talk about home rule, rodeos and the importance of tacos.

Episode #57: Hector Flores – Helping Others Rise Through the Ranks Apr 29, 2022

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Charlotte County Administrator Hector Flores began his career in city government as a temporary full-time employee. Now, as County Administrator, Hector has put programs in place to help others rise through the ranks.

Episode #56: Yocelyn Galiano – Urban Deforestation and Managers in Transition Apr 29, 2022

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Yocelyn “Yocie” Galiano, Village Manager of the Village of Pinecrest, talks about her experience with the Managers in Transition program and how it has transformed her career and given her a fresh perspective. She and Steve also discuss urban deforestation and Pinecrest’s partnership with FIU.

Episode #55: Jerome Fletcher – Run Toward the Community in Their Time of Need Mar 31, 2022

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Jerome Fletcher is the North Port City Manager, the largest city in Sarasota County. He explains how emotional intelligence separates someone driven by technical expertise alone and how emotional intelligence and the ability to listen to people make you truly successful.

Episode #54: Howard Tipton – Fail Small, Fail Fast Mar 31, 2022

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St. Lucie County Administrator Howard Tipton understands in a county of over 350,000, how important vertical alignment is – understanding how what you do affects other people. In this episode, he extols the virtues of being approachable, knowing your residents and breaking down tasks to reasonable milestones.

Episode #53: Michael Grebosz – The Importance of Mentorship Mar 31, 2022

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Michael Grebosz, Assistant City Manager of DeLand, has lived in the Deltona area since he was 10 years old. Now working for the city, he understands the importance of mentorship programs in encouraging young professionals to begin their careers in city government.

Episode #52: Brittany Jumper-Retherford – Serving More Than One Role Mar 31, 2022

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Brittany Jumper-Rutherford services the City of Satellite Beach in a dual role as the Support Services Director and Comptroller. The support services director handles all finances and is over the Human Resources and Information Technology departments. In addition, Brittany helps the city by administering grants and working with FEMA in times of disaster.

Episode #51: Nick Mimms – Working in the Best Interest of Your Community Feb 28, 2022

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Fort Pierce City Manager Nick Mimms doesn’t try to make people happy. His philosophy is: if you’re abiding by your values and principles no matter what, and working fairly and consistently, you will have nothing to regret.

Episode #50: Doug Logan – Winning the Battle Within Yourself Feb 28, 2022

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In this fascinating episode, FCCMA Winter Institute Keynote Speaker Doug Logan discusses how success, ultimately, doesn’t matter – it’s what you do after success or failure that does. Life is not war, and the person you’re competing with is not your enemy.

Episode #49: Dale Walker - A Community with Unity Feb 28, 2022

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Lake Butler City Manager Dale Butler has to know everything about running his city. Although only a staff of 13, Lake Butler was recently noted by Governor DeSantis as being on the cutting edge and is a town of 1800 people already on sewer, which is highly unusual for a community that size.

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