LeaderGov's podcast is for city and county leaders, managers, supervisors and features management, leadership and teamwork best practices from peers in the industry. Our vision is to help equip tens of thousands of local government leaders to thrive in their roles and lead with competency and integrity.
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 government leaders enhance their goal-setting practices and drive meaningful outcomes.
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 #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 Feedback12:45 - Communicating the 'Why'16:20 - Cultural Assessments in Brownsville19:50 - Key Takeaways23:10 - Final Thoughts26:00 - Closing Remarks
Cultivating 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 #WorkplaceCollaboration #Teamwork #LeadershipDevelopment00:00 Welcome and Introductions02:20 Workshop Overview and Team Ethics03:12 LeaderGov's Services and Announcements06:46 Survey Insights on Ethical Behavior07:47 Challenges in Maintaining Ethical Standards12:25 Guest Speaker: William Whitson on Ethics23:22 Practical Ideas for Promoting Ethics29:35 Interactive Session: Sharing Ideas35:03 Closing Remarks and Contact Information
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.00:00 Introduction to LeaderGov Podcast00:33 Importance of Team Engagement01:49 Survey Results on Team Engagement03:53 Introducing Stan Wilson06:16 Stan Wilson's Leadership Insights08:36 Practical Engagement Strategies23:49 Addressing Challenges in Team Engagement29:45 Conclusion and Teamwork Summit
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 packed with insights to help you create a cohesive, innovative workplace.
In this episode, Chief Burns discusses the importance of Transformational Leadership and how it has impacted the way his team serves their community.
Chief 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.
Ann 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"
In 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.
In 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.
In 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
In 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
In 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.