Podcast appearances and mentions of kent wyatt

A very special episode of GovLove. To mark the occasion of 500 episodes of a podcast about local government, the team looks back at some of their favorite moments of the podcast. Kirsten Wyatt and Kent Wyatt talked about the origins of ELGL and how the organization has grown (00:02:53). The GovLove Producers, Ben Kittelson and Michael Montgomery, share their favorite segments of the podcast (00:44:22). All of the GovLove Co-Hosts discussed moments that have stuck with them from the podcast (01:26:13). Hosts: Kirsten Wyatt, Ben Kittelson, Alyssa Dinberg, Toney Thompson, Lauren Palmer, Dan Bolin, & Ashley Copeland Producers: Michael Montgomery & Ben Kittelson

On this episode of the GovComms Podcast, contentgroup CEO David Pembroke speaks to Communications Manager for the city of Tigard and one of the founders of ELGL, Kent Wyatt . Located in Portland Oregon, Kent Wyatt has been working in local governments for over 18 years with positions ranging from management analyst, legislative analyst and now, communications. In this conversation David and Kent discuss the importance of local governments and how their immediate impact is detrimental to the well-being of the community. The pair discuss the belief that individuals have a larger suspicion of governments in the US over that of other nations. Kent also explains that ‘new blood' in communications is imperative to have in government sectors. There is a need to use these new talents as a means of reaching all aspects of the community especially in the age of COVID-19. Following on from this, Kent discusses how a ballot measure aimed at providing funding for parks and recreation forced a shift in his local governments tactics in reaching communities. Through technology and more engaging content such as interviews, YouTube, podcasts and Facebook lives. The podcast ends with David and Kent chatting about how Kent has adapted new communication abilities to meet rising content marketing demands.  As well as discussing the importance of trust between Governments and communicators. Discussed in this episode: How can relationships be built in communications? What can we learn from the pandemic through the lens of local governments? The importance of communities in government communications. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Late night in Tigard. Kent Wyatt, Communications Director for the City of Tigard, Oregon, joined the podcast to talk about the City's creative approach to the annual State of the City address. He discussed how to make the State of the City more authentic and relatable to members of the public, the importance of partnering with a community media center to produce a video, and where to find inspiration. He also stressed the importance of making communications from your city accessible to all members of the community. Host: Kirsten Wyatt

It's been a year. The GovLove co-hosts teamed up to hand out awards and recap the fifth full year of a podcast about local government. Kirsten, Kent, Alyssa, Javon, and Ben all selected four of their favorite episodes to honor with the most prestigious award in local government podcasting, a GovieLovie. They also debated the best holiday movie, made up local government themed songs, and shared a memory from the first five years of GovLove. Plus meet some new GovLove contributors for 2021 in Lauren, Toney, & Mike. Hosts: Kirsten Wyatt, Kent Wyatt, Ben Kittelson, Alyssa Dinberg, & Javon Davis The GovieLovies Kirsten Race and Equity in Minneapolis with Joy Marsh Stephens Public Art & Black Lives Matter with Amina Cooper, Arts & Science Council Greedy Bastards with Sheryl Sculley, San Antonio, TX Remote Public Meetings & COVID-19 with Lindsay Lara, San Rafael, CA Ben Leadership and FireStat with Chief Reginald Freeman, Hartford, CT Community Safety & Innovation with Sarita Nair, Albuquerque, NM Building Inclusive Communities with Juan Carlos Gonzalez, Oregon Metro Budgeting During COVID-19 with Gregory Patrick, Norfolk, VA Javon Civic-Minded Journalism with Lucas Grindley, Next City Embracing Failure in Local Government with Andi Mirviss Reducing Reliance on Policing with Alex Vitale, Brooklyn College Reducing Evictions in Newark, NJ with Khabirah Myers Alyssa Leadership Through Crisis with Betsy Hodges, Kauffman Mayors Council Building Strong Towns with Chuck Marohn Addressing Equity During COVID-19 with Shannon Hardin, Columbus, OH Leadership in Times of Crisis – The Drucker Playbook with Tanya Ange and Lawrence Greenspun Kent Advocating for Public Records with Ginger McCall Recruiting in the City of Bend, OR with Eric King & Stephanie Betteridge Supporting Akron Businesses During COVID-19 with James Hardy and Michael Mazur Library Operations During COVID-19 with Jamie Eustace, Baytown, TX Exit music: The 12 Clogs of Christmas by NEORSD

What's Talisa going to do? Janie and Teddy's special needs don't stop them from getting involved in the wildest events in Gilead county. It's driving Talisa crazy. Or maybe she already took that trip when her father died. Either way, she's got to settle Teddy down long enough to decipher the visions he's having and discover how they connect with the woman who screamed in the night. If there was any way she could do it by herself, she would never get involved with Luke again. His bad guy catching capers were unique to say the least. The problem was, they worked. She had hoped he wouldn't interfere with her potential relationship with the handsome psychiatrist next door, but that was like keeping a kid out of wet cement. Now, none of that matters. Janie and Teddy are missing, and if the psychiatrist is right, Talisa's world just turned upside down. And the only person who can help her is the one man she can't forgive. Humor and suspense collide as Talisa discovers how little she really knows about the people around her and herself. Can she see beyond it all, to where the truth, true love, and the power of God might finally set her free? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/momentsofgrace/support

[Kent Wyatt](https://twitter.com/kwyatt23), co-founder of Engaging Local Government Leaders (ELGL) returns to the podcast. We'll get into how their organization is working to help push government forward, check in on what's been happening over the past year or so, and talk about some trends they've seen along the way. ### Resources and Shoutouts: - [Engaging Local Government Leaders](https://elgl.org/) - [GovLove Podcast](https://elgl.org/govlove/) ##### Music Credit: [Tumbleweeds by Monkey Warhol](http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Monkey_Warhol/Lonely_Hearts_Challenge/Monkey_Warhol_-_Tumbleweeds)

Dr. Kent Wyatt became the President of Delta State University in 1975. In this episode, Wyatt shares some of the accomplishments and challenges of his tenure. He also explains the importance of having an emphasis on academic excellence and an “open door” policy for faculty and students. When Wyatt took over as President of Delta State in 1975, inflation made it difficult to control operating costs. He recalls how that early experience foreshadowed future shortfalls brought on by statewide budget cuts. Throughout Wyatt’s tenure as the President of Delta State, he insisted on developing programs that met the academic needs of the Mississippi Delta. He discusses some of those programs. The Bologna Performing Arts Center at Delta State University was built in 1994 through state funding from the Mississippi legislature. Dr. Kent Wyatt explains the importance of having such a Center in the Delta. This episode of Mississippi Moments was researched by Hayley Hasik and produced by Ross Walton, with narration by Bill Ellison. PHOTO: http://inauguration.deltastate.edu/past-presidents/  

This week we talk to [Kent Wyatt](https://twitter.com/kwyatt23) founder of [Engaging Local Government Leaders (ELGL)](https://twitter.com/ELGL50) about the 'why' that drives him forward, the ELGL organization, and the [GovLove podcast](https://twitter.com/GovLovePodcast). This podcast swap seeks to help build bridges between the local government professional community and the civic tech movement. ### Resources and Shoutouts: - [Vendor Directory](http://elgl.org/vendor-school-directory/) - [Diversity Dashboard](http://elgl.org/diversity-dashboard/) - [GovLove with Leigh Tami](http://elgl.org/2017/06/30/podcast-harnessing-the-power-of-data-with-leigh-tami-cincinnati-oh/) - [GovLove with Brendan Babb & Sam Edelstein](http://elgl.org/2017/10/20/podcast-innovation-doesnt-have-to-be-fancy-with-sam-edelstein-brendan-babb/)

We take the last episode of the year to recognize our favorite episodes and interviews of 2017. GovLove hosts Kent Wyatt, Kirsten Wyatt and Ben Kittelson all handed out awards in different categories to their 15 favorite episodes. The episode also covered the most listened to episodes of the year and plans for 2018. Topics: 2017 recap (1:05), Most listened to episodes (4:05), Segments! Best gifts & funniest ELGL thing in 2017 (7:55), The GovieLovie Awards (16:30), Looking ahead to 2018 (1:00:20), and Can't let it go (1:06:00). Awards: Tee Hee: #155 Practical Innovation in Syracuse & Anchorage with Sam Edelstein & Brendan Babb Data Download: #135 Harnessing the Power of Data with Leigh Tami, Cincinnati, OH 5 O’Clock Somewhere: #140 Mayor Levar Stoney, Richmond, VA Sticky: #160 Serving with Your Whole Heart in Little Rock, Arkansas with Melissa Bridges & Susan Langley Mind Opener: #104 Empathy & Disruption in City Management with Kelly McAdoo Tag Team: #147 Local Government Law: Are You Tweeting Into Trouble? With Dan Bolin & Julie Tappendorf Hire Me Now: #122 Broadening Neighborhood Engagement in Seattle, WA with Kathy Nyland Unexpected Magic: #154 Battling Homelessness in San Rafael, CA with Andrew Henning Knope of the Year: #143 Commissioner Denise Driehaus, Hamilton County, OH Brought Me To Tears: #158 Managing Crisis in Gatlinburg, TN with City Manager Cindy Cameron Ogle Dream Come True: #167 The New Urban Crisis with Richard Florida Innovation, Baby! #105 The Wellbeing Initiative with Julie Rusk, Santa Monica, CA Wonk: #162 Behavioral Insights & Benchmarking in Scottsdale, AZ with Brent Stockwell Elephant in the Room: #132 Race & Diversity in the Planning Profession with Giovania Tiarachristie I want you back again: #119 GFOA's New Executive Director, Chris Morrill

Kent Wyatt’s dad became the Delta State football coach in 1945, when Wyatt was 10 years old. In this episode, he recalls how their entire family lived in the Men’s dormitory while all the boys were off fighting in WWII. After the war was over, enrollment numbers spiked as returning veterans took advantage of the GI Bill. Wyatt discusses how the older men would play tricks on the young freshmen and sophomores. Having attended the Delta State Demonstration School as a child and later, Cleveland High School, it was only natural that Wyatt would pick Delta State when it was time for college. He remembers playing basketball and becoming a cheerleader to spend time with the girl he liked. In 1956, the Delta State men’s basketball team won the regional tournament and advanced to the Nationals as Wyatt and his fiancé, Janice, tried to make time for a wedding and honeymoon between quarters.  After postponing the honeymoon and preparing to compete in the Nationals in Kansas City, they were devastated when the Governor forbid them from participating because they might have to play against racially integrated teams. PODCAST BONUS: Dr. Kent Wyatt served as President of Delta State University from 1975 until 1999. He reflects on how the school has grown since he first moved to Cleveland.

On this episode, completing a swapcast with ELGL founders Kirsten and Kent Wyatt, a check-in with Kristy Dalton on #GSMCON2017 and details on the Atlanta GovTech Social Unconference.

We sat down with the CEO of Archive Social, Anil Chawla to talk civic technology and the GovTech Podcast. Then the tables get turned and Anil asks Kent Wyatt about the story behind ELGL and GovLove.

What does it take to make cities more innovative and efficient? What Works Cities is an organization that strives to answer that question. Kent Wyatt sat down with Director of City Programs for What Works Cities, Zach Markovits to find out more about the organization.

In another report from Wisconsin, Kent Wyatt talks all things public administration. Joining him from Northern Illinois University, Dr. Eric Zeemering and Jon Pape talk about their experience at the school.

Kent Wyatt sits down with Gabe Klein and Leah Treat to talk about their time in the City of Chicago Mayor's Office, Leah's work as Portland's director of transportation, and Gabe's book, "The Start-Up City." Their conversation covers everything from innovation in city government to balancing parenthood and a career.

It's polling season! With primaries across the nation underway and the national election coming this fall the news and internet have been flooded with poll results. Kent Wyatt talked with Dr. Kenneth Fernandez from Elon University to talk about the Elon Poll, which acts at the poll of record in North Carolina. They discussed everything from the presidential race to the nitty gritty of polling.

A few months ago, ELGL Co-Founder and GovLove host, Kent Wyatt sat down with two people active in the local government tech scene. His guests were, Tamara Manik-Perlman, CEO of Next Request and Chris Maddox, CEO of Seneca Systems. Their conversation covered everything from transparency in government and user experience to the Warriors win streak and celebrity look-a-likes.

Kent Wyatt co-founded Emerging Local Government Leaders (ELGL) after a difficult career transition when he relocated to Oregon. He has thrown the doors wide open and brought transparency back into the realm of local government to help others launch their careers and grow and get involved. He shares his “launch” moment – which starts at his future retirement party. How he makes career decisions and navigates the path of career and life with Pearl Jam at the end of the line.

Kent Wyatt co-founded Emerging Local Government Leaders (ELGL) after a difficult career transition when he relocated to Oregon. He has thrown the doors wide open and brought transparency back into the realm of local government to help others launch their careers and grow and get involved. He shares his "launch" moment - which starts at his future retirement party. How he makes career decisions and navigates the path of career and life with Pearl Jam at the end of the line. Get full show notes and more information here: LaunchYourself.co/session15