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Bill 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 train...

In 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 commu...

In 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 growt...

The 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, re...

Improving 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 strate...

Cultivating Ethics and Integrity in Local Government Leadership Join 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 sta...

Welcome 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 si...

How 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 workpl...

In 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 communication Implementing the HEARD method to better communication  How to plan fo...

Is 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 mindset How sponsorship g...

In 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...

In 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...