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$Government Technology\'s \$ Government Technology's "In Case You Missed It"Stories From Kick-A$$ Women Leading Gov TechGovernment Technology’s CEO, Cathilea Robinett, has assembled a group of leading female CEOs in the government technology space to share how they overcame the bias “but women aren’t techy…" to build, scale and exit their companies. There’s over $130 billion up for grabs in government IT spending each year, but only 8% of gov tech companies working in the market are female-founded or female-led. The conversation will cover best practices, insights and actionable tips to inspire and mentor the next generation of female entrepreneurs. 2023-04-0733 min $Government Technology\'s \$ Government Technology's "In Case You Missed It"2022 GovTech 100Special guests Cathilea Robinett, CEO of e.Republic, and Ben Miller, Associate Editor for Government Technology, break down the most impactful stories of 2021 and unveil 2022's GovTech 100 list 2022-06-1543 min

In The ArenaBook Recommendations from Officials Who’ve Been “In the Arena”As 2020 comes to a close, we take a moment to reflect on the numerous books that government officials from across the nation have recommended over the past several years. In the Arena’s podcast interviews have included many good book recommendations, often more than one, from government officials all over the country. The officials have suggested books for all kinds of reasons; some have enchanted them as a child, others have inspired them to pursue their current career of public service. Sometimes all the officials can manage is to list the three most recent books they have en...2020-12-0823 min

In The ArenaService Before Self: Karen Baker’s Career in Public ServiceThe career public servant has served a president and in the cabinets of three governors, and is not afraid of tackling big, complicated jobs that help the disenfranchised while building better communities. Karen Baker was raised in Ohio with seven siblings where there was not much opportunity to be selfish. Her upbringing taught her the value of selflessness and service, which has helped shape her decades-long career in public service. Whether it was volunteering with the Jesuit Volunteer Corps while attending UCLA, working for a congressmember in Washington, D.C. or being appointed by President...2020-11-0930 min

In The ArenaThe Many Chapters of Jabari Simama’s LifeHumble beginnings and a kind demeanor have made him a great public servant, including work as an elected county official and college president. It also has led him to foster a deep friendship with legendary John Lewis. Jabari Simama’s story has many different chapters. He grew up in Columbia, Mo., and attended Lincoln University in Jefferson City, Mo., through a football scholarship. During a college Christian fellowship, Simama travelled to Connecticut, where he found kinship and a job the following summer. The experience led him to transfer to the University of Bridgeport, where Simama earned his ba...2020-10-2737 min

In The ArenaHow Sheila Oliver Made a Career of Breaking Glass CeilingsInspired by trailblazer Shirley Chisholm, New Jersey’s Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver has become a powerful and inspirational leader in her own right and has already left a mark that will last for generations. Sheila Oliver has always been inspired by the late Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm, the first Black woman elected to Congress. She was particularly motivated by a simple but memorable remark that Congresswoman Chisholm made in one of her speeches: “If they don’t give you a seat at the table, then bring a folding chair.” Sheila Oliver has brought several folding chairs during her long and...2020-10-1337 min

In The ArenaFinding Common Ground in an America That Will Not AgreeIn a time of an extremely divided America, Bruce Bond works with his team to develop common ground and inspire others to create positive change. Bruce Bond has always had a love of politics; he studied it in college and has found great value in political engagement. But over the past several years, American politics has morphed into a new beast, something very different from what he had studied and admired. “It had come to the point where there was a lot of demonizing going on, where if you disagree with me politically, then there’s so...2020-09-2839 min

In The ArenaFrom Literature to Water: Heather Repenning on Impacting ChangeShe didn’t grow up dreaming of working in a position of power in a big city like Los Angeles, but her strong desire to help people and make the world a better place rerouted her into a career of public service. Heather Repenning moved to California from small-town Kentucky with the intention of earning a Ph.D. in comparative literature, but soon began to wonder if it was truly her correct path. She worried that the highly academic language of her work was not accessible to people of all backgrounds. “About three years into my P...2020-09-1525 min

In The ArenaAmerica "In The Arena" — How We Can OvercomeLife is an unpredictable collision of people and events that set our lives' trajectory and shape who we become. In this special episode of "In The Arena," host Cathilea Robinett talks intimately of the collision of people and events that have helped define the woman she is today. Cathilea Robinett grew up in California's Humboldt County — rural, predominantly white, and a place she admired growing up. Helen Thomas Cook lived next to Cathilea's grandmother. The two women were best friends, and Helen would come to Cathilea's family's house each Sunday. Helen was warm, kind, and considered part of...2020-09-0118 min

In The ArenaCollege’s First Black President on Digital Equity, Systemic Change in COVIDDr. Miles Davis wants to use his platform as first Black president of Linfield college to affect systemic change. Even as COVID-19 drastically changes the face of education, Dr. Davis is determined to create the next generation of leaders. Miles K. Davis’ path to becoming the first Black president of Linfield College was not a straight line. While raised in poverty, his parents instilled in Davis a strong belief in the transformational power of education, which led him to go to college. Afterwards, he served time in the U.S. Navy, earned an MBA and worked several jo...2020-08-1739 min

In The ArenaSharon Greenberger Fights for New York as YMCA President, CEOAs president and CEO of the New York YMCA, Sharon Greenberger is constantly working to make New York a healthier, happier community. Now she uses her decades of experience to transform The Y into a place of hope amid COVID-19. The New York YMCA has been focusing on the trifecta of mind, body and spirit for nearly 170 years, and Sharon Greenberger aims to further that focus despite the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic. With a background in urban planning and experience in economic development, education, health care and government, Greenberger is guided by the notion of community...2020-08-0322 min

In The ArenaToni Carter, Minnesota’s First Black County Commissioner, Speaks OutRamsey County’s commissioner has fought for change in the state for the past three decades through vigorous community engagement. She has marked history with her achievements and now watches her son do the same as mayor of St. Paul. Toni Carter has constantly aspired for more. Born in rural Alabama, Carter moved with her parents to Cleveland to escape the Jim Crow treatment they had received in the South. Eventually she left Cleveland to go to school in Northfield, Minn., where she found a vibrancy in life and an education that she had been yearning for. Af...2020-07-2134 min

HiPERleadership7. Effective Urgency with Cathilea RobinettCathilea Robinett, the President (now CEO) of e.Republic and Center for Digital Government, has her finger on the pulse of government leaders. She built the platform that informs their thinking when it comes to digital government. Cathilea’s sense of urgency fuels her ability to build an incredible business with what many consider to be one of the toughest markets: State and local governments. In this episode of HiPERleadership, you’ll hear how Cathilea uses this HiPER (High-impact Performer) trait to drive productivity and engage her team to achieve ground-breaking success.2020-07-1725 min

In The ArenaStockton’s New City Manager Sees an Opportunity During Troubled TimesA former Baltimore CFO and city manager for Cincinnati, Harry Black just started as Stockton’s city manager when the pandemic began, quickly followed by national protests. But with his extensive, unique career, he is ready to help the city succeed. Harry Black grew up in the inner city of Baltimore, and saw the impact that good and bad public policy had on his gritty neighborhood. After college, Black worked in several local government positions, giving him opportunities to grow and succeed. Eventually, Black returned to his hometown, but instead of landing in the inner city where he...2020-07-0632 min

In The ArenaReforming Corrections in Pennsylvania with Data, CreativityJohn Wetzel uses decades of experience and an unyielding determination to serve Pennsylvania as the secretary of corrections. But he knows that the true value of leadership comes from data, creativity and good people. John Wetzel has worked in corrections for over 30 years, but he is sure not to take himself too seriously. Starting as a part-time correctional officer when he was in college, Wetzel has worked up through the ranks and has been Pennsylvania’s secretary of corrections since 2011. His many years in corrections have taught him the value of surrounding yourself with good pe...2020-06-2237 min

In The ArenaAlisha Bell: Wayne County’s Unstoppable Force of LeadershipA county and national leader, Alisha Bell has learned how to be a successful public official by following the path her mother laid down. Now she ensures that her actions will help those who will one day follow her. Whether she is Commission Chair for Wayne County, Mich., president of both the National Association of Black County Officials and the Women of the National Association of Counties, or founding her own charity program, there does not seem to be anything that Alisha Bell cannot do. Bell’s success helps to uplift her community. When she wa...2020-06-1335 min

In The ArenaCounty Commissioner Helps Others with Resources, CompassionWhether it’s a small county or a national stage, Mary Ann Borgeson leads Douglas County, Neb., and the National Association of Counties with compassion and the understanding of the impacts her decisions can make. Mary Ann Borgeson did not consider running for elected office in her home state of Nebraska until her husband encouraged her to do so. But, even after nearly three decades in public office, she does not look at it as being a politician or an elected official, she simply sees a job of caring for other people, which is really her driving fo...2020-05-2222 min

In The ArenaBetty Yee, State Controller, State of CaliforniaBetty Yee uses her role as California’s state controller to uplift underserved communities, encourage women participation in politics and public office and remind others that a state is only as strong as its individuals. Betty Yee grew up keeping track of the finances of her family’s laundry and dry-cleaning business and now she keeps track of the finances for the fifth largest economy in the world. As California State Controller, she sits on 70 different boards and commissions and is now helping to maneuver the devastating financial impacts that the coronavirus pandemic has had on the stat...2020-05-1134 min

In The ArenaSerena DiMaso, Assembly Member, State of New JerseyWhether it is a devastating hurricane or global pandemic, Serena DiMaso will be there to lend a helping hand. From the front lines and Assembly floor, DiMaso is constantly working to strengthen and uplift her community. Join Serena DiMaso “In the Arena” to hear more about her lifelong career of helping others, the history of the term “freeholder” and New Jersey’s efforts to combat the coronavirus.2020-04-2832 min

In The ArenaClay S. Jenkinson, Editor-at-Large, GOVERNINGClay Jenkinson, Governing’s editor-at-large and humanities scholar on Thomas Jefferson and Theodore Roosevelt, tells us how literature and history can help inform leaders in this time of global national crisis. community’s plans for containment; he describes how current government officials can find inspiration for strong leadership, bold actions, science-based serenity and an optimistic faith in the American people through the study of Theodore Roosevelt and Thomas Jefferson among others; and he believes that some of the best methods of combating COVID-19 are support, tolerance and positivity. Clay Jenkinson steps In the Arena...2020-04-1433 min

In The ArenaBryan Barnett, Mayor of Rochester Hills, MI, President of U.S. Conference of MayorsHis passion for authentic relationships helps Bryan Barnett to excel as Mayor of Rochester Hills and as President of the U.S. Conference of Mayors. Even in a time when the nation is without strategy, he continues to lead with integrity. A simple card game provided community and a career in public service for Bryan Barnett. He hadn’t found inspiration for his scholastic studies until he was invited to join a card game at lunch. It didn’t seem transformation at the time, but he “said yes, met a group of people… That led me to becoming...2020-03-2430 min

In The ArenaRyan Coonerty, County Supervisor, Santa CruzRyan Coonerty knows Santa Cruz, California. After being raised in the small coastal city and then going across the pond and country for schooling, he returned to his hometown to get connected with public policy in a way that he felt he was missing in Washington D.C. Just because he has a passion to help his Santa Cruz community doesn’t mean that he doesn’t encounter difficulties in his role as County Supervisor. But he uses his previous experiences as city council member and mayor to help better understand that you can’t make everyone happy...2020-03-1032 min

In The ArenaLydia Mihalik, Director of the Development Services Agency, State of OhioLydia Mihalik is a fierce team leader and has a passion for improving the lives of others, two qualities that have suited her perfectly for Ohio’s public service as Director of the Development Services Agency. Though a Hoosier transplant, Lydia Mihalik has found a home in the buckeye state. An internship in a small Northwest Ohio community helped her realize her interest in local government, especially in community and economic development, and eventually lead her to work for the city of Findlay, Ohio. Though she admits “I was pretty green,” she learned enough about how to develo...2020-02-2525 min

In The ArenaChris Cabaldon, Mayor, City of West SacramentoWest Sacramento has been an incorporated city since 1987 but most people living in the area never knew much about the city; Chris Cabaldon was no exception. In fact, he says the only reason why he discovered West Sacramento was because he accidentally got off on the wrong freeway exit. But he ended up finding “a place that I wanted to live.” Chris Cabaldon began seeing many opportunities for change and growth in his new city and used it to build his platform for his political candidacy. As a resident he was able to truly get to know the city and to...2020-02-1135 min

In The ArenaAffie Ellis, Wyoming State SenatorA passionate representative for women, Navajo people, and Wyomingites, Affie Ellis is a force to be reckoned with and she hopes to use her curiosity and patience to dig deeply into century-old tensions for years to come. Join Ellis “In the Arena” for a thoughtful discussion about cultural history, representation and problem solving that extends beyond the great plains of Wyoming.2020-01-2832 min

In The ArenaBeth Niblock, CIO, City of Detroit, MICIO uses courage, persistence to uplift Detroit through technology. Caring, passionate, and having always pushed back against the status quo, Beth Niblock has used her role as Detroit chief information officer to revitalize the city with technology after a tough period of bankruptcy.2020-01-1426 min

In The ArenaEric Garcetti, Mayor, City of Los AngelesEric Garcetti says he ended up as the mayor of Los Angeles, California, “kind of by accident.” He attributes his mayoral pathway to his parents who taught him the importance of public service and listening, and his humble and inclusive heart have helped him find success in the position. "You never win by talking. I think public service is about listening. If you hear your city, you hear your country, you hear your world, it will speak to you." Mayor Garcetti explains that to be successful “in the arena,” you have to be humble and strong...2019-12-1722 min

In The ArenaTV's Ed O'Keefe: Preserving the Past and Defining the FutureFrom reporting on congress to building the first mobile streaming news network, small-town, north Dakotan Ed O’Keefe has extensive media experience. And as CEO of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation, O’Keefe is creating an experience that preserves and shares Roosevelt’s legacy. For more on the “In The Arena” podcast, visit https://www.governing.com/ITA 2019-12-0351 min

In The ArenaBlair Milo, Secretary of Career and Talent Connection for the State of IndianaAfter five years of active duty in the Navy, including stints in Bahrain and at the Pentagon, Blair Milo saw that her hometown of LaPorte, Ind., was running out of money in six months. She thought, “How can this even happen?” This inspired her to run for mayor at the age of 28. She won and became the youngest mayor in LaPorte’s history. In 2017, she was appointed secretary of career and talent connection for the state of Indiana. She is currently working to fill over 1 million jobs over the next 10 years and is dedicated to shaping education and wo...2019-11-2033 min

In The ArenaKirsten Baesler, Superintendent of Public Instruction, North DakotaKirsten Baesler has a deep commitment to empowering students and a passion for raising the standards of education. She grew up in a family of seven and was always told, "It's not a question of if you can serve, it's a question how you can best serve." This led her to find her passion in education.2019-11-0533 min

In The ArenaPhil Bertolini, Co-Director, Center for Digital GovernmentDuring Phil Bertolini’s 31 years of public service, he built a world-class IT organization in the second-largest county in Michigan. As former CIO and Deputy County Executive for Oakland County, MI., Phil oversaw more than 150 employees serving over 1.2 million residents. Phil’s efforts earned the county national attention, winning numerous awards for technology innovation and excellence. He was named one of Governing Magazine’s Public Officials of the Year and Government Technology Magazine’s Top 25 Doers, Dreamers & Drivers. He was also honored by the President Obama White House as a Champion of Change. For more on the In...2019-10-2121 min

The Leadercast Podcast35. Cathilea Robinett on Challenging the Status QuoIt’s hard for leaders to challenge the status quo. It takes authenticity, risk, and a thick skin — and it can be even harder to drive innovation in government leadership. On this episode, I interview Cathilea Robinett, President of e.Republic: What we talked about: 7 identifiers of innovation in state and local government Why authenticity, integrity, and fearlessness are necessary in government leadership Leaders who protect the status quo vs. challenge the status quo 3 leadership qualities in public service Check out these resources we menti...2019-10-1431 min

In The ArenaDow Constantine, Executive, King County, WashingtonA fourth-generation Washingtonian and life-long resident of King County, Dow Constantine, who lives in the same West Seattle neighborhood where he grew up, has been involved in local politics since joining a preservation effort as a law school student in the 1980s. Throughout his service in the Legislature, on the King County Council, and as Executive of King County, Dow has consistently fought for and delivered transportation solutions, environmental conservation, public health and safety, equality and government efficiency. For more on the In The Arena podcast, visit https://www.governing.com/ITA 2019-09-1719 min

In The ArenaHarry LaRosiliere, Mayor, City of Plano, TXHarry LaRosiliere knew he would be a mayor 20 years before it happened. Today he is serving his second term as mayor of Plano, Texas. LaRosiliere comes from humble beginnings. Born in Haiti, he moved with his family to New York as a child where his mother cleaned office buildings and his father worked in a factory. Running for mayor was a “calling,” LaRosiliere says, born out of a desire to effect positive change in his community. For more on the In The Arena podcast, visit https://www.governing.com/ITA 2019-09-0321 min

In The ArenaRebecca Rhynhart, City Controller, City of PhiladelphiaPeople thought Rebecca Rhynhart was crazy when she decided to run for Philadelphia controller. At the time, the city never had a woman in the position. Rhynhart also did not have a traditional political background, working on Wall Street for seven years before transitioning to city government. In Philadelphia, she took on the role of city treasurer, budget director and chief administrative officer prior to jumping into the controller race. Despite the doubts, Rhynhart shocked thepolitical establishment by ousting a three-term incumbent to become the city’s first female controller in 2018. Now, she’s shaking up t...2019-08-2026 min

In The ArenaMichael Crow, President, Arizona State UniversityWe live in a time of political division and public fear about the future. But one conversation with Dr. Crow might just make you optimistic. Dr. Crow has been the president of Arizona State since 2002. He previously served as Executive Vice Provost of Columbia University, where he also taught science and technology policy. In Crow’s years working with students of the digital age – the Sapiens [dot] net as he calls them – he has been comforted by their intelligence, their creativity, and their commitment to inclusivity. For more on the In The Arena podcast, visit https...2019-08-0625 min

In The ArenaToi Hutchinson, State Senator, IllinoisToi Hutchinson knows how to make a comeback. Her first foray into politics came when she challenged an incumbent to run for atownship supervisor seat in Illinois. She lost.The day after the election, an Illinois state senator asked Hutchinson to be her chief of staff. A few years later, when the senator won a seat in the U.S. House, Hutchinson took her place in 2009. But taking on a state legislator role as the mother of three young boys wasn’t all Hutchinson had going on. She was also in law school at the time. For mo...2019-07-2340 min

In The ArenaYoung Mayors: Recorded Live at GOV Summit on Government Performance and InnovationU.S. mayors have a lot on their plates these days. From infrastructure to climate concerns, today’s rising class of local politicians are changing the way things are done and seeking out creative solutions to help their residents. Four of these promising leaders had the opportunity to speak on a panel at Governing’s Summit on Performance and Innovation last month. Mayors Melvin Carter of St. Paul, Minn., Jenn Daniels of Gilbert, Ariz., Jacob Frey of Minneapolis, Minn., and Francis Suarez of Miami, Fla., shared their experiences bringing new perspectives to their governments. For more on this...2019-07-091h 08

In The ArenaChris Castro, Director of Sustainability, City of OrlandoChris Castro is full of big ideas, and he’s ready to shake up how local governments do business. Castro’s love for the environment grew on his parent’s palm tree farm in Miami. Now, he combines that passion with innovation as Orlando’s Director of Sustainability. His project includes the city’s Fleet Farming program, which provides nutrition to food insecure communities by turning front yards into small farms. But Castro has another ambitious effort underway: making Orlando carbon-free by the year 2050. There is more about Chris and the In The Arena podcast at www.gov...2019-06-2532 min

In The ArenaKim Foxx, State's Attorney for Cook County, IllinoisKimberly Foxx is unapologetic for where she came from and what she believes in. Foxx grew up in the 1970s and ’80s in Chicago’s infamous Cabrini-Green public housing project, a development known for high crime rates and police neglect. Her family later moved to the more affluent Lincoln Park, but her background shaped her in meaningful ways. After moving, she started to notice the disparate opportunities available to her new neighbors versus those from her old housing project. That seed later grew, driving Foxx to leave her position in insurance law to work with the Cook Coun...2019-06-1128 min

In The ArenaDoug Burgum, Governor, State of North DakotaTheodore Roosevelt doesn't have a presidential library. Yet. A nonprofit foundation in North Dakota, with the help of technologists, historians and Gov. Doug Burgum, is working to correct that oversight. When Burgum talks about public service, he sounds a lot like Roosevelt, who said, "It is not the critic who counts. ... The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood." Burgum says that "anybody with a phone and two thumbs can be a critic." He advises public officials to "stay...2018-08-0826 min

In The ArenaNan Whaley, Mayor, City of Dayton, OhioIt is the way things have always been done in Dayton. Neighbors talk to each other over fences and on porches about what they are really thinking about. Tapping into that dynamic helped Nan Whaley become mayor in 2013. Even after she won, she still keeps in touch with the Ohio city’s 140,000 residents through "porch tours." Whaley says she listens fearlessly because she has learned that in public service, you cannot be afraid of failure. Before becoming mayor, she served as one of the city's youngest commissioners. On this episode of "In the Arena...2018-08-0120 min

In The ArenaSteve K. Benjamin, Mayor, City of Columbia, SCMayor Steve Benjamin is no stranger to having difficult conversations on a public scale. He got his start in politics as a student activist seeking to bring the Confederate flag down from the South Carolina statehouse. In his new role as president of the U.S. Conference of Mayors, he speaks with and for 1,500 mayors about common challenges -- opioid addiction, homelessness, immigration and trade. In his town, Columbia, he is focused on the “three I's” of city life -- infrastructure, innovation and inclusion. On this episode of "In the Arena," a podcast about public lead...2018-07-2529 min

In The ArenaKristen Cox, Executive Director, OMB, State of UtahKristen Cox knows about constraints. After the fiscal crisis, the Executive Director of the Utah Office of Management and Budget applied the same kind of fiscal stress tests the Federal Reserve uses on banks to do a reality check on the State of Utah’s books. It surfaced both the state’s strengths and vulnerabilities. Her life is really a story about strength and vulnerability. In coming terms with becoming blind, she hit bottom in a man hole. That’s not a metaphor. Nor is her solo skydiving. But they do give you a sense of the highs and lows she’...2018-07-1825 min

In The ArenaAcquanetta Warren, Mayor, City of Fontana, CAMayor Acquanetta Warren credits her father for her big dreams. "You've been to the moon," he used to say. There was some truth to that. Acquanetta Warren's election in 2010 was historic. She is Fontana, Calif.'s first female and first African-American mayor. Her inspiration for public service is actually rooted in watching history being made. “My parents would have [me] in front of the TV every morning and every evening watching the news," remembers Warren. “I was really afraid because of the civil rights [protests] going on in the South [in the 1960s]. But the more...2018-07-1121 min

In The ArenaGreg Fischer, Mayor, City of Louisville, KYOn his Inauguration Day in 2011, Greg Fischer turned heads when he announced an experiment to make Louisville "the nation's first compassionate city." "Nobody disagrees with the concept of compassion. But the question is, how do you operationalize it in a city?" In the last seven years, the city has worked with local businesses and nonprofits to help answer that question. The Kentucky city's work has helped to forge a model that other cities are watching closely. On this episode of "In the Arena," a podcast about public leadership, Fischer discusses how.2018-06-2725 min

In The ArenaThemis Klarides, Minority Leader, Connecticut LegislatureThemis Klarides has made a career of defying expectations. Earlier this year, the Connecticut House minority speaker resisted pressure to run for the open governor’s race in her state. Instead, she's making a play to form a Republican majority and become Speaker. Klarides, 52, the first woman leader of the House Republicans in Connecticut history, was first elected to the legislature two decades ago. Her path wasn't the most traditional route to public office: A former model and competitive body-builder, Klarides also did a stint as a "ring girl" for World Wrestling Entertainment. Early political op...2018-06-1925 min

In The ArenaEric Garcetti, Mayor of Los AngelesOn the heals of the 86th annual meeting of the US Conference of Mayors in Boston over the weekend, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti says mayors have what America wants. Garcetti, 47, has been testing the waters for a potential presidential bid in 2020. Even if he doesn't run, he hopes other mayors will. As the chief executives of cities, Garcetti says mayors are "practical, results-oriented, inclusive and decent." In a veiled reference to the current administration, Garcetti laments the current climate, "We have a lot of division, we have a lot of impracticality, we have a lack of experience in g...2018-06-1324 min

In The ArenaClay Jenkinson, Humanities Scholar, Roosevelt ExpertOn April 23, 1910, Theodore Roosevelt gave what would become one of the most widely quoted speeches of his career. In it, the nation's 26th president used his hyperbolic oratory to bear on the themes of leadership and loneliness. "It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood," Roosevelt said. While most of the guests...2018-06-0536 min

In The ArenaPREVIEW: ON BEING IN THE ARENAIn a new podcast from Governing magazine, Cathiea Robinett interviews public officials who serve In The Arena today about courage, compassion and creativity in public leadership. The debut season features conversations with: Clay Jenkinson, Author, Educator, Roosevelt Scholar Greg Fischer, Mayor of Louisville, KY Acquanetta Warren, Mayor of Fontana, CA Themis Klarides, House Majority Leader (D), Connecticut Kristen Cox, Executive Director, OMB, State of Utah Eric Garcetti, Mayor of Los Angeles, CA Episodes drop every Wednesday, beginning June 6.2018-06-0101 min