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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 training and resources. He also emphasizes that leaders need to value expert input but ultimately own and drive decisions during periods of change.

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 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.

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 growth-oriented organization, preparing for succession, and making professional development a daily priority. 

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, 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...

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 strategies, this episode is packed with actionable tips. Learn more at https://www.leadergov.com/blog 
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00:00 - Welcome and Introductions
01:22 - Why decision-making starts with collaboration.
03:10 - Hiring Right: Lessons Learned
06:30 - Participatory Leadership
09:00 - Building Trust and F...

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 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.
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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 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.<...

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 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...

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: 

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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: 

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:

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: