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LeaderGOV LearningDealing with Change featuring Terrell HughesBill Stark interviews Terrell Hughes, Director of Public Works for Henrico County, VA, about managing change in large organizations. Hughes discusses the challenges employees face during transitions, especially moving from paper-based to digital systems, and stresses the importance of communicating the reasons for change, engaging influential team members, celebrating progress, and providing training and resources. He also emphasizes that leaders need to value expert input but ultimately own and drive decisions during periods of change.
2025-11-1822 minLeaderGOV LearningTeam Delegation featuring Matthew LueIn this episode of the LeaderGov Podcast, Matthew Lue from the City of Columbia, Missouri, shares practical insights on the power of delegation in local government leadership. He explains how intentional delegation not only frees up a leader’s time but also prepares team members for future roles by aligning tasks with their strengths and growth areas. Matthew stresses the importance of clear communication, ongoing support, and creating a safe environment where employees feel valued and empowered. His approach highlights delegation as both a leadership tool and a path to stronger, more confident teams.
2025-07-1333 minLeaderGOV LearningPersonal & Professional Growth featuring Fire Chief Gabe Benmoussa of Milton, GAIn this episode of the LeaderGov Podcast, Bill Stark and Fire Chief Gabe Benmoussa dive into the essential topic of personal and professional growth for local government leaders and teams. This episode explores how cities and counties can create cultures of excellence, foster leadership development, and invest in their people.Special guest Chief Gabe shares practical insights on building a growth-oriented organization, preparing for succession, and making professional development a daily priority.
2025-06-2434 min
LeaderGOV LearningBetter Goal Setting for Local Government TeamsThe podcast episode of the LeaderGov podcast features Andrea Scott, Director of Talent Acquisition for Harris County, Texas. In this episode, Scott discusses effective strategies for setting clear and actionable goals within local government teams. She emphasizes the importance of aligning goals with the organization's mission and vision, ensuring they are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART). Scott also highlights the value of collaboration and communication in the goal-setting process, encouraging team leaders to engage their members in defining and pursuing objectives that contribute to the community's well-being. The episode offers practical insights and examples to help local g...
2025-05-2040 min
LeaderGOV LearningImproving Decision-Making in Local GovernmentImproving Decision-Making in Local Government. Perla, Director of Organizational Development and HR for Brownsville, Texas, joins the LeaderGov Podcast to share how local governments can improve decision-making. From fostering collaboration to learning from mistakes, Perla provides real-world insights for better leadership. Whether you're in local government or interested in leadership strategies, this episode is packed with actionable tips. Learn more at https://www.leadergov.com/blog #Leadership #LocalGovernment #DecisionMaking #LeaderGov00:00 - Welcome and Introductions01:22 - Why decision-making starts with collaboration.03:10 - Hiring Right: Lessons Learned06:30 - Participatory Leadership09:00 - Building Trust and F...
2025-04-2226 min
LeaderGOV LearningBuilding a Culture of Ethics and Integrity in Local Government | LeaderGov PodcastCultivating Ethics and Integrity in Local Government LeadershipJoin Bill Stark and Lindsey Snyder from LeaderGov as they dive into an insightful discussion on fostering ethics and integrity in local government. Featuring guest speaker William Whitson, the episode highlights the importance of ethical behavior and core values in public service. Learn practical strategies for reinforcing ethical standards within your team, hear real-life examples, and gain valuable advice from seasoned public administrators. Whether you're a municipal leader or a frontline employee, this workshop offers essential guidance on maintaining high ethical standards in local government.#Leadership #EthicsInGovernment #LocalGovernment #LeaderGov...
2025-03-2416 minLeaderGOV LearningBoosting Team Engagement in Local Government with Stan Wilson | LeaderGov PodcastWelcome to the LeaderGov Podcast, America's premier source for local government leadership and teamwork training. Hosted by Bill Stark and Lindsey Snyder from LeaderGov, this episode features a special guest, Stan Wilson, Director of Human Development, Health and Human Services, and Community Development for Fulton County, Georgia. Stan shares his insights on fostering team engagement, the significance of fun and innovative activities like personality assessments and monthly lunch-and-learns, and the challenges of maintaining team cohesion in a virtual environment. Tune in to learn practical strategies for enhancing team engagement, unlocking incremental efforts, and achieving strategic goals in local governments.
2025-02-2733 minLeaderGOV LearningFrom Conflict to Collaboration: Unlocking Generational Strengths on Your Local Government Team Featuring Jon AmundsonHow can leaders navigate generational differences to build stronger, more collaborative teams? In this episode of the LeaderGov Podcast, we’re joined by Jon Amundson, City Manager of Richland, Washington, to explore how local governments can leverage generational diversity to improve team performance.From Baby Boomers to Gen Z, every generation brings unique strengths and challenges to the workplace. Together, we’ll discuss actionable strategies for succession planning, fostering mentorship, embracing hybrid work preferences, and promoting open dialogue among team members.Whether you're a local government leader or simply interested in leadership dynamics, this episode is p...
2025-01-2323 min2024-10-2237 minLeaderGOV LearningKevin Catlin, County Administrator of Kalamazoo County, MI - The Emotionally Intelligent Leader
2024-08-0623 minLeaderGOV LearningBrenda Viola President of Vici Communication LLCIn this LeaderGov podcast, author and speaker Brenda Viola shares how to have greater impact in communication. As a former local government PIO, news anchor, and QVC host, Brenda shares how to be heard without screaming (actually, that’s the title of her book!). In the podcast, she discusses: Information versus communicationImplementing the HEARD method to better communication How to plan for communication pushbackSecrets to eloquence and charismaBuy a copy of How to Be Heard Without Screaming!: https://www.amazon.com/How-Heard-Without-Screaming-Skillfully/dp/B0D11TMWJ2
2024-06-2632 minLeaderGOV LearningNadia Hansen, Global Digital Transformation Executive at Salesforce | Former CIO | Keynote Speaker - Innovation and Growth MindsetIs your local government or department as innovative as you’d like? In this podcast, guest Nadia Hansen shares her knowledge of helping local government leaders innovate. Nadia has 20 years of local government experience and is currently the Global Digital Transformation Executive for SalesForce. In this podcast you’ll hear about: Strategies to overcome a risk averse mindsetHow sponsorship grows successful innovationPartnering and collaborating with vendors and leaders
2024-05-2923 minLeaderGOV LearningRon Gailey, Co-Founder of Onpointe-Insights - Community Voices in Strategic Planning: Harnessing Stakeholder InsightsIn this LeaderGov podcast, Ron Gailey, OnPointe-Insights Founder, shares his expertise in helping local governments act strategically with data insights and clarity. Ron’s approach to data and research will help you as you consider how to get quality stakeholder insights from surveys and other tools. In the podcast he discusses:Hearing the needs of the many versus the needs of few Collection data methods pros and consThe value of a multiple year approach Gaining citizen support using a well presented challenge
2024-05-2832 minLeaderGOV LearningDr. Randy Ross, Bestselling author and CEO of Remarkable - Motivation and InspirationIn this LeaderGov podcast, Dr. Randy Ross, best selling author of "Remarkable!" and "Fire Proof Happiness" navigates the intricacies for cultivating a workplace where inspiration thrives and value flourishes. Aware of the limitations of motivation, Dr. Ross highlights the distinction of workplace inspiration, personal passion and team objectives. He also shares: Connecting individual passions with collective goals and objectives.The trilogy of inspirational and remarkable organizational culture.Four pillars to creating a compelling culture and inspirational environment
2024-05-0228 minLeaderGOV LearningBenj Miller, Co-founder & Chief Architect of System and Soul - Growing Accountability in Local Government
2024-03-2723 min2023-12-0528 minLeaderGOV LearningJeff McManus, University of Mississippi Director of Landscape Services - Leading Teams to High Engagement
2023-11-0239 min2023-10-0941 minLeaderGOV LearningCatherine Crusade, Employee Engagement Manager at County of Monterey, CA - Coaching with Excellence
2023-08-0934 minLeaderGOV LearningAngela Sheppard, Assistant City Manger at the City of Gainesville, GA - Navigating Local Government Politics
2023-07-2532 minLeaderGOV LearningMarcela Millett, Senior Strategic Planning Performance Analyst at Palm Beach County Florida - Psychological Safety and Healthy Teams
2023-07-1033 min2023-06-1634 minLeaderGOV LearningTim Fischer, President of Jackson + Coker - Purpose and Mission in Local Government
2023-06-0633 min2023-05-1237 min2023-05-0129 minLeaderGOV LearningAmanda Cyr, Governmental Market Director for AchieveIT - Tracking Progress on Strategic Goals
2023-04-1023 minLeaderGOV LearningDr. Keith Clinkscales, Director of Strategic Planning and Performance Management for Palm Beach County, FL - Executing on Strategy
2023-03-3030 minLeaderGOV LearningJeff Fisher, Director of Public Works WYCOKCK Unified Government - Developing Your Team Through Trust
2023-03-0325 minLeaderGOV LearningCheri Hobson-Matthews, County Manager - Henry County Georgia - Leading with High Impact Goals
2023-02-2221 min2023-01-2530 minLeaderGOV LearningEric Mosley, County Manager - Troup County Georgia - Integrating Leadership with Management
2023-01-0332 min2022-11-2838 minLeaderGOV LearningBob Leek, Chief Information Officer - Clark County, NV - Building Diversity in Public Service Teams
2022-11-0232 min2022-09-1724 min2022-09-1627 min2021-08-3131 minLeaderGOV LearningShawn Burns, Chief of Police - West Texas A&M University - Transformational LeadershipIn this episode, Chief Burns discusses the importance of Transformational Leadership and how it has impacted the way his team serves their community.
2021-04-0720 min2021-03-1129 min2021-03-0230 min2021-02-1226 min2021-01-2027 minLeaderGOV LearningAdam Ruechel, City Manager Platteville, WI - Motivating through Personality Styles
2021-01-1128 minLeaderGOV LearningMarcia Harnden, Police Chief of Albany, OregonChief Marcia Harnden discusses the challenges and benefits of investing in her team at the City of Albany, Oregon and as they lean into the new year.
2020-12-2223 min2020-11-2024 minLeaderGOV LearningAnn Cain, Catoosa County, Georgia - Director of Human Resources - Building a Team Through Servant LeadershipAnn shares how Servant Leadership can build valuable bridges to employees in local government:Increases trust between employee and leaderResults in employees that feel cared for and confidentIncreases employee moraleEmpowers employees and encourages them."When you give of yourself to others you actually receive back two-fold"
2020-10-2210 minLeaderGOV LearningLynette Hart, City of Oakland, CA - Support Services Supervisor - Innovation in Recruiting and Career Management
2020-09-1033 minLeaderGOV LearningOdie Donald, City Manager, City of South Fulton, Georgia - Culture in Local GovernmentIn this episode, City Manager Odie Donald discusses the importance of culture in his organization and how it sets the tone for staff at all levels to serve citizens with excellence.
2020-08-2611 minLeaderGOV LearningBrooks Rainwater, Sr. Executive Director for City Solutions - National League of Cities - Powering Teams through Personality StylesIn this podcast Brooks shares high level trends in housing and economic development as well as a secret to managing others on your team. Brooks joins LeaderGov's podcast from the Washington DC area where the National League of Cities is based.
2020-07-1026 minLeaderGOV LearningMichael Harris, Henry County, Georgia, Tax Commissioner - Trust in Local Government AgenciesIn this local government podcast, Michael Harris, Henry County GA Tax Commissioner shares the good, bad and the ugly regarding trust on local government teams. "Taking sides" removes the focus from the goal and lowers trustLeaderships' often-changing priorities damage trustAsking your team members opinion on important topics lets them know their voice is valued, which builds trustGiving others freedom and autonomy within structure can exponentially grow trust Engaging your team in “break-the-mold” planning sessions can build trust
2020-06-3025 minLeaderGOV LearningAlicia Vaughn, County Manager, Catoosa County, GA - Culture in Local GovernmentIn this podcast we hear from Catoosa County, Georgia County Manager Alicia Vaughn. In this podcast you'll hear how to:Model teamwork and culture as a leaderEncourage buy-in to the cultureEngage employees in the culture through leadership educational opportunitiesHelp foster the culture
2020-06-1613 minLeaderGOV LearningSharon Landers, City Manager - Carson, CA - Crisis Leadership Qualities & Excellence in Day-to-Day ManagementIn this podcast Sharon Landers, City Manager of Carson, CA, shares insights around innovation during a crisis as well as tips on effective meetings, dealing with disruptive employees and setting vision and outcomes.
2020-06-0536 minLeaderGOV LearningTroy Besseche, Assistant City Manager, Sugar Hill, Georgia - Management Excellence for Local Government Leaders
2020-05-1839 minLeaderGOV LearningHelen Ramirez, Deputy City Manager, Brownsville, TX - Management Excellence in Local Government
2020-05-1840 min2020-04-2321 minLeaderGOV LearningServant Leadership for Local Government Leaders with Andrea HallA candid conversation with Fire Captain Andrea Hall from the City of South Fulton, Georgia as she discusses her strategies to serve her employees and the citizens of South Fulton well.
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