Leaders in Government
16 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsLeaders in Government is a bi-weekly podcast focusing on great leaders and how they can Build Strong Communities. Whether you're in government or just want to learn more about leadership, Leaders in Government is your first stop.
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Episodes
Hurricane Sally - Jerry Weisenfeld
September 22, 2020 19:00 - 12 minutes - 8.58 MBFirst, I apologize for my audio - Jerry sounded great. Buttons, everything's a button. Anyway, Jerry Weisenfeld, with the Alabama State Parks Division sits down to discuss Hurricane Sally; the destruction, the beautiful pier, and the rebuilding.
Communications with Tiffany Norton - Dorchester County, SC
September 08, 2020 05:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBTiffany is passionate about government communications. In this episode, she enforces the belief that communicators must have a seat at the table, listen to their constituency, and maybe venture out of the public sector to build private sector relationships.
Brian Namey (NACo) - COVID & Conferences
August 25, 2020 05:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBCOVID-19 has affected us all. There's no arguing that. But one big punch in the gut is how covid has affected in-person conferences and meetings. Today we talk with Brian Namey, the Chief Public Affairs officer for NACo, the National Association of Counties. He’ll give us his take on the pros and cons of virtual vs on site - and the steps NACo is taking to continually connect county government across the country.
Charles "Chuck" Marohn - Strong Towns
August 11, 2020 15:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBChuck Marohn is passionate about building our cities and towns the right way. He is the Founder and President of Strong Towns - an organization that supports thousands of people across the United States and Canada who are advocating for a radically new way of thinking about the way we build our world. Chuck also authored several books and is featured in the documentary film Owned: A Tale of Two Americans. He was also named one of the 10 Most Influential Urbanists of all time. Chuck has a g...
Jim Hunt Amazing Cities
July 28, 2020 05:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MBJim Hunt, author, speaker, and former president of the National League of Cities shares his wisdom on local government and how your city or town can move from great to AMAZING!
Elected Officials & Staff Relationships
July 14, 2020 05:00 - 25 minutes - 17.2 MBThe relationship between an elected official and a staff person is not always what it should be. They can be fraught with personality clashes or blind misunderstandings . . . but they don’t have to be. Today on Leaders In Government we’re talking with Mike Conduff, President and CEO of The Elim Group. He has more than 40 years of leadership, management, and governance experience. A multiple-time Best-Selling Author, he’s considered one of the country’s leading experts in the field of munici...
Cybersecurity & Governments (Revisited)
June 29, 2020 21:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBWe get to pull a good one out of the vault. Today we discuss cybersecurity and governments. COVID has taken everyone from their office to the HOME-office. This brings a new element to IT government security.
Community Policing & Government (Revisited)
June 16, 2020 05:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBWith the current tone in this country, we need to hear this one again. I sat down with Redondo Beach, CA chief of police Keith Kauffman and we discussed Community Policing.
Building Strong Communities (I)
June 01, 2020 20:00 - 11 minutes - 7.74 MBWhat does it take to build a strong community? Let's look beyond the symptoms - revenue, leadership, time - and find what it takes to build a strong community.
COVID-19, Social Media & Local Government
March 31, 2020 15:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBCOVID-19 - This pandemic has halted not only a country, but the world. The ramifications are not yet fully known. How will this affect our economy, education, government, and our neighbors? Information about this health crisis is coming at us from all directions - using all forms of media. Today we talk to Dustin McKissen from McKissen & Co. about social media and how to best use this medium during this crisis - today on Leaders in Local Government.
Community Policing & Local Government
February 25, 2020 06:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBOn this episode we talk with Redondo Beach, CA Chief of Police Keith Kauffman about forging a partnership with the community to control and prevent crime and improve the quality of life in the community. Community Policing is our topic on Leaders in Local Government.
Public Lands & Local Government
February 11, 2020 06:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBEric Peterson from Coconino County, AZ joins me this week on Leaders in Local Government. We'll discuss Public Lands and the money woes faced from non-taxable land.
Infrastructure & Local Governments
January 28, 2020 06:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBLiLG talks with Richie Beyer, Chief Engineer and Operations Officer (CEOO) for Elmore County, AL. The job description of a county engineer is changing. There is no more just "roads and bridges". Today, an engineer is faced with budget woes, rapid technology advancements, and aging infrastructure. LiLG will help you prepare for the future.
Cybersecurity & Local Governments
January 14, 2020 06:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MBCyber security is affecting local governments around the world. Ransomware, phishing, and data breaches are just a couple of the issues that are facing cities and counties. A little cyber hygiene can go a long way to protecting valuable information and Rita Reynolds will tell you all about it. Rita Reynolds is the CTO for the National Association f Counties (NACo). She oversees the internal technology operations of NACo, and leads NACo’s technology programs and initiatives for counties. Bef...
Cybersecurity and Local Governments
January 14, 2020 06:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MBCyber security is affecting local governments around the world. Ransomware, phishing, and data breaches are just a couple of the issues that are facing cities and counties. A little cyber hygiene can go a long way to protecting valuable information and Rita Reynolds will tell you all about it. Rita Reynolds is the CTO for the National Association f Counties (NACo). She oversees the internal technology operations of NACo, and leads NACo’s technology programs and initiatives for counties. Bef...
Leaders in Local Government Trailer
September 27, 2019 16:00 - 1 minute - 934 KBThe trailer for Leaders in Local Government. A bi-weekly podcast focusing on the great leaders in our communities. Leaders in Local Government will cover topics from cyber threats to land rights. Whether you're in local government or just want to learn more about leadership, Leaders in Local Government is your first stop.