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Episode #11: Joe Yarbrough – What Makes a Good City Manager? Apr 01, 2021

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Retired City Manager Joe Yarbrough talks about his 30-plus year career as a city manager and how he found a way to balance public feedback, elected officials and implementing a vision of the future for his community.

Episode #10: Merrett Stierheim – Principles for Successful Leadership in Local Government Apr 01, 2021

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Join us as we discuss retired public manager and author of Ethical Leadership in Challenging Times Merrett Stierheim’s accomplished management career and his perspective on making ethical choices through the scope of local government.

Episode #9: Tim Casey – Problem-solving in Government with Tim Casey, Author, “The Mayor Married Who?” Feb 26, 2021

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Join us as we interview retired city manager Tim Casey about his 40-year city management career in California and some of the problem-solving experiences highlighted in his new book, “The Mayor Married Who?”.

Episode #6: Lauren Gill – Starting Anew After Disaster: Rebuilding Paradise with Lauren Gill, former Town Manager, Paradise, CA Feb 26, 2021

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Join us as we interview 2021 FCCMA Winter Institute presenter and former Town Manager of Paradise, CA, Lauren Gill, about preparing for disaster and rebuilding Paradise after the deadliest wildfire in California history.

Episode #7: Michael Pleus – Multi-county Negotiations and Complex Problem-solving with Michael Pleus, ICMA-CM, City Manager, Deland Feb 26, 2021

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Join us as we speak to Deland City Manager Michael Pleus about challenges and lessons learned from navigating a multi-county gas tax compact and spearheading complex and politically difficult city problems like homelessness.

Episode #8: Reese Goad – Managing Finances and Leveraging COVID-19 Declining Budgets with Reese Goad, City Manager, Tallahassee Feb 26, 2021

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Join us as we discuss Tallahassee City Manager Reese Goad’s financial and business background and the innovative ways he is leveraging local dollars and resources as COVID-19 budget shortfalls loom.

Episode #5: Special 2021 Winter Institute Episode: Going Virtual and Shifting Resources During the Pandemic with Brad Johnson Feb 01, 2021

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Join us as we interview Sarasota County’s Assistant County Administrator Brad Johnson, to hear about the 2021 Virtual Winter Institute, his involvement with the FCCMA, and strategies he implemented to make COVID-19 limitations work for Sarasota County.

Episode #4: Mentoring the Next Generation with Bobby Green Jan 25, 2021

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Join us as we discuss Auburndale City Manager Bobby Green’s 30-year legacy fostering city managers and recruiting young talent into careers in local government.

Episode #3: Military Service Meets Local Government with Shawn Sherrouse Jan 25, 2021

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Join us as we discuss Lakeland City Manager Shawn Sherrouse’s military service and how it has shaped his recruitment and mentorship of other veterans into local government.

Episode #2: Women in Local Government with Jill Silverboard Jan 25, 2021

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Join us as we interview Pinellas County’s Deputy County Administrator Jill Silverboard and learn about her research on recruiting women into local government, which includes an analysis of real and perceived obstacles to women occupying executive-level positions.

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