Latest Twincities Podcast Episodes
You Can Accomplish Big Things in a Small City
LMC City Speak - January 26, 2024 06:01 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsEvan Vogel worked in state government before shifting to city administrator in Cambridge. Hear how he strives to make big things happen in his small city and creates a culture of appreciation for the hard work and talent of his city’s staff. Episode transcript (pdf)
Episode 44: When life sends you a message that leads to your calling….
Next Level Leader - January 24, 2024 17:07 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 68 ratingsMatt Buresh is a fourth generation funeral director in a family business that began in Detroit, MI in 1897. He currently owns and operates six locations in Northeast Michigan as one of the oldest family owned funeral homes at 127 years. This is his story about facing adversity at a young age an...
Episode 43: The Power of Love
Next Level Leader - January 16, 2024 16:49 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 68 ratingsWhen you are dealt with the extraordinary in life, the people in your corner truly do matter. Nick Oprish tells his story from growing up in Bloomington, MN to a degree at the University of St Thomas, meeting his wife Melissa and being blessed with 3 beautiful kids and a career in corpo...
Holy Mackerel I Need to Plan for This
LMC City Speak - January 12, 2024 06:01 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsDianne Miller has worked in Eagan for 20 years — first as an intern now as city administrator. She shares her leadership journey and how being curious helped build her expertise and how setting boundaries brought balance to her life. Episode transcript (pdf).
Balancing My Core Values
LMC City Speak - December 22, 2023 06:01 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsLaurie Hokkanen worked for Chanhassen and moved on to several other roles and cities before returning to Chanhassen as the current city manager. Hear how those experiences helped build her confidence, understand the difference between formal and informal leadership, and reinforce the importance...
From 545 Bosses to 5
LMC City Speak - December 08, 2023 06:01 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsElizabeth Torkelson shares her career transition from working in the Library of Congress to her new role as city administrator in Olivia. Hear how her experience at the federal level taught her the importance of being a resource and building relationships at the local level, and also how to dis...
I Felt Like I Could Do More in Public Service
LMC City Speak - November 17, 2023 15:57 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsSharon Hanson shares how she took on the first county coordinator position with Pipestone County and after 13 years there decided to make the leap to become the Marshall city administrator. Hear why she made the switch, and how good communication, teamwork, and strong connections have helped he...
Don’t Underestimate the Value of Showing Up
LMC City Speak - October 31, 2023 05:01 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsFaith Jackson, Bloomington’s first chief equity and inclusion officer, is a realist who has had some great successes in her work while also understanding she won’t achieve all her goals during her job tenure. Hear how her work in Bloomington is making progress in advancing racial equity and hel...
Life Taught Me That I Have to Be Strong
LMC City Speak - October 13, 2023 05:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsMankato Mayor Najwa Massad shares how her experiences as an immigrant and small business owner shaped her outlook on life and her role as mayor. Hear how living in a war zone, starting over in Mankato, and working in hospitality helped her learn to be strong, to lead by example, and realize not...
Bringing Fresh Eyes to the White Bear Way
LMC City Speak - September 29, 2023 05:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsWhen Lindy Crawford became the city manager of White Bear Lake two years ago, she shifted from being an expert on many things to managing and leading the experts. Hear how she handled that transition and allowed staff and officials time to adapt to change while bringing a fresh set of ideas and...
Learning to Get Out of the Way
LMC City Speak - September 15, 2023 05:01 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsBrad Martens transitioned from working in a small community where he wore many hats to being the city manager in Shoreview with long-tenured department heads. Hear how he learned to get out of the way and let the experts do their jobs, honor their work as they retire, and thoughtfully choreogra...
Grateful for Guidance
LMC City Speak - September 01, 2023 05:01 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsDuluth Chief Administrative Officer Noah Schuchman shares how having a network of city leaders was instrumental in helping him when starting out in his career in city government and when he made an unconventional career shift. Learn how he cracked the code on the importance of getting and giving...
Episode 42: Two Hands on the Broom
Next Level Leader - August 31, 2023 15:28 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 68 ratingsFrom bricklayer to the CEO of a thriving National IT Consulting firm, Richard shares his lessons learned through his Forbes published book, “Relationship Equity.” His no nonsense, common sense approach to life will undoubtedly inspire you to challenge the way you think.
New Season: Focusing on Leadership
LMC City Speak - August 25, 2023 05:01 - 42 seconds ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsWe're kicking off a new season of the City Speak podcast starting Sept. 1! Join host Luke Fischer, executive director of the League of Minnesota Cities, as he talks with city stafe and elected officials who are new to leadership roles or who are going through a leadership transition in their com...
Episode 41: Chandler Withington: Stand and Deliver
Next Level Leader - June 12, 2023 18:25 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 68 ratingsIn 2021, Chandler Withington had a life many would envy. He had achieved his dream of becoming a PGA Head Professional at Hazeltine National, had hosted a victorious Ryder Cup in 2016 and had another Ryder Cup scheduled to return to Hazeltine in 2029. When Chandler suddenly resigned from his pos...
Episode 40: Miracles happen on Mondays
Next Level Leader - May 01, 2023 05:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 68 ratingsRyan French, better known as Monday Q Info on Twitter, is a golf writer and journalist who pride himself on telling the stories of players chasing the top tours in the world and the dedication and sacrifice it takes to get there. French became particularly well-known for his coverage of “Monday ...
Episode 39: Grace, Gratitude and Giving
Next Level Leader - April 18, 2023 14:41 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 68 ratingsIn this episode, host Craig Pratt talks with Jeff Mader about his life, career, and motivations. Jeff Mader retired at the beginning of 2023 from the CIO position at Sun Country Airlines. Jeff started working in IT in 1980. Most significant was his nearly twenty- four years at Target where h...
Episode 38: Power of Connection: Colleagues, Family, Friends & Cause
Next Level Leader - March 14, 2023 16:14 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 68 ratingsNick Hernandez is a St. Paul native who co-founded 3 advisory firms after starting his career at IBM. Alongside his wife, Mary Alice, they have four grown children, three of whom are parents, and six energetic grandchildren. In 2020, he founded Adelante Advisors with Jackie Hartman, a guide serv...
Episode 37: Wake-Up Call
Next Level Leader - February 20, 2023 22:10 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 68 ratingsWade Wyant is a recovering serial entrepreneur and business coach…He has helped multiple businesses significantly increase their revenue and valuations. In this book you will learn the multiple lessons Wade has learned along the way. Key learnings include how to lean into conflict, embrace the g...
Episode 36: Adventure For All
Next Level Leader - March 29, 2022 13:59 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 68 ratingsChase Pettey is most known as an adventurer and lover of life. His love for adventure and helping others lead him to launch Adventure For All, an innovative nonprofit creating opportunities for individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities or as they say exceptionalities! ...
I Wish I Could Say I’ve Never Made That Mistake
LMC City Speak - December 24, 2021 11:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsCrystal City Manager Anne Norris recalls how a budget process gone wrong provided a painful lesson on the importance of clear communication. She shares how owning the mistake helped rebuild trust with city officials and the community. Episode Transcript (pdf)
I Wasn’t Engaging the Community
LMC City Speak - December 10, 2021 11:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsBuffalo Mayor Teri Lachermeier shares how a city redevelopment project taught her the importance of getting community input. She also describes her method to ensure people feel their opinion is heard. Episode Transcript (pdf)
Staying Plugged In
LMC City Speak - November 26, 2021 11:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsChatfield Clerk Joel Young shares how seeing others become downtrodden and cynical reinforced the importance of maintaining connections and relationships with others in local government. He also reveals the one word that has helped him through some stressful times. Episode Transcript (pdf)
Mistakes Are Just Part of the Job
LMC City Speak - November 12, 2021 11:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsBiwabik Mayor Jim Weikum shares how a mistake he made taught him the importance of doing your homework and anticipating the perspectives of others. He also talks with us about a simple practice that can help elected leaders work successfully with each other. Episode Transcript (pdf)
WiT Twin Cities: Individual Actions with Danielle Steer, Lunar Startups
WiT Twin Cities's Podcast - November 04, 2021 20:30 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsAs Danielle Steer of Lunar Startups reminded us: Prince knew the revolution would start here. From social justice to startups, it starts here, with us. We talk with Danielle about the importance of individual action and how new ideas about funding can improve inclusion in tech and entrepreneursh...
Yeah, That Probably Wasn’t the Best Way to Handle It
LMC City Speak - October 29, 2021 10:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsMelrose City Administrator Colleen Winter talks with us about leadership lessons the pandemic has taught her. She shares how these experiences reinforced the importance of active listening and ensuring people feel heard along the way. Episode Transcript (pdf)
Episode 35: Birdies 4 Brains
Next Level Leader - October 28, 2021 18:32 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 68 ratingsBrian Eder is your classic Minnesotan…Raised inn Stillwater and went to St. Johns in Collegeville, MN to play Football for the legendary coach John Gagliardi. One of the great gifts from his college experience was meeting his wife Greta. They have two beautiful daughters and a beautiful h...
The Importance of Words
LMC City Speak - October 15, 2021 10:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsWyoming Mayor Lisa Iverson shares how a ride-along in a squad car gave her a new perspective on decision-making, and how the words she chooses in her city leadership role can help the public understand council action. Episode Transcript (pdf)
Everyone Needs a Buddy
LMC City Speak - October 01, 2021 10:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsWadena Police Chief Naomi Plautz talks with us about the big role that mentors played in her leadership journey, and why we all need to have a buddy to support us and help do the hard things together. Episode Transcript (pdf)
Not Every Idea Is a Good Idea
LMC City Speak - September 17, 2021 10:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsMarshall Mayor Bob Byrnes chats with us about a leadership lesson that taught him the importance of embracing community input, and shares what keeps him going after nearly 30 years of serving his city. Episode transcript (pdf)
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