Podcasts about Public sector

SEASON: 7 EPISODE: 5Episode Overview:Welcome back to the Becoming Preferred Podcast, where we focus on insights to help you level up your game and become the best version of you.When you think about what makes a business or a leader valuable, it's easy to focus on strategy, metrics, and technical execution.Most people associate top-tier strategy consulting with pure analytics and spreadsheets—our guest today proves that the highest-yield leadership strategy on Earth is actually generosity.Joe Davis spent nearly four decades at Boston Consulting Group, serving as Managing Director and Senior Partner, leading BCG North America, and co-founding its Public Sector practice—guiding leaders right through the heart of the 2008 banking crisis. He's helped build innovation hubs across Silicon Valley and now serves as an award-winning author and speaker on a mission to redefine high-performance leadership.In his landmark book, The Generous Leader, Joe shows us why treating people with deep, intentional generosity isn't soft—it's your greatest competitive advantage. Please join me for my conversation with Joe Davis.Guest Bio: Joe Davis is an award-winning author and speaker on a mission to bring generosity to leadership. He spent 1987 to 2025 at the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), where he served as a Managing Director and Senior Partner. Joe led BCG North America and founded its Center for Inclusion and Equity.After working in BCG's Boston and Australia offices, Joe co-founded BCG's Washington, DC, office in 1996 and took over its leadership in 2006. While leading the Washington, DC, office, he became the firm's first Northeast System Leader. In 2008, Joe launched BCG's US public sector practice, where he worked with Sheila Bair and the FDIC during the peak of the banking crisis. In 2011, Joe was recognized as one of Consulting Magazine's Top 25 Consultants for excellence in the public sector.In 2013, Joe moved to San Francisco to lead BCG's West Coast System. While on the West Coast, he was instrumental in founding BCG Digital Ventures. Joe also served as the BCG Executive Sponsor and Vice Chairman of B Capital Group, working with founders Eduardo Severin and Raj Ganguly. During this time, his team worked with Bay Area leaders to bring Super Bowl 50 to San Francisco in 2016–an experience Joe reflected on in his 2013 Ted Talk.In his book, The Generous Leader, Joe offers a seven-part guide to heartfelt and collaborative actions that transform the reader into a generous leader.Joe earned a BA in Economics from Whitman College—where he now serves as Chair of the Board of Trustees—and an MBA from Harvard Business School. Throughout his career, Joe has led with a collaborative approach, a commitment to equity, and a track record of delivering results that shape both organizations and communities.Joe has been married to his wife, Sarah, for over four decades. They have four wonderful children and eight grandchildren.Resource Links:Website: https://www.joedavis.com/Product Link: https://www.joedavis.com/#row-bookInsight Gold Timestamps:01:50 We're talking about your book The Generous Leader03:52 The value of hard work, that was clear07:18 The work-life world has blurred09:24 Let's invert the pyramid and that leader should be at the bottom supporting the organization11:42 You can't say you don't know, you're the CEO, you have to have all the answers16:54 Today it seems like we're looking for creativity, we're looking for innovation17:58 40+ percent of the Gen Z and millennials are stressed every day19:57 To be really an inspiring leader and move mountains, you need to be connecting25:36 If you're not inspiring your people, listening to them, motivating them to deliver in those moments with some humbleness, good luck29:38 Those that burn out early are those that think they can do it all themselves32:06 How can leaders give generously to others without running their own batteries down to zero?34:26 If someone does a job well done, take a moment to write an email to them or a text37:25 Just say I don't know, if you don't know40:15 The book's called The Generous Leader: Seven Ways to Give of Yourself for Everyone's Game by Joe DavisConnect Socially:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joedavis1313/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JoeDavisTGLEmail: joedavistgl@gmail.comSponsors: Rainmaker LeadGen Platform Demo: https://calendar.summit-learning.com/widget/booking/JKItVP7WErmCBjU2cCIxRainmaker Digital Solutions: https://www.rainmakerdigitalsolutions.com/

This is episode 866. Read the complete transcription on the Sales Game Changers Podcast website. This is a Marketing and Selling Effectiveness sub-brand of the Sales Game Changers Podcast.  Watch the video of this podcast on YouTube here. The Sales Game Changers Podcast was recognized by YesWare as the top sales podcast. Read the announcement here. FeedSpot named the Sales Game Changers Podcast at a top 20 Sales Podcast and top 8 Sales Leadership Podcast! Subscribe to the Sales Game Changers Podcast now on Apple Podcasts! Purchase Fred Diamond's best-sellers Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know and Insights for Sales Game Changers now! On today's show, Fred Diamond and Julie Murphy meet with Tony D'Angelo, Vice President of Public Sector at Fivecast. Find Tony on LinkedIn. TONY'S TIP: "Master your craft. Be an expert. Don't apologize for what you do. Be proud of it. We're solving problems, we're bringing technology to people that have real problems and solving those problems."

Stephen Grootes speaks to Andre Cilliers, Currency Risk Specialist and Director at TreasuryONE, about South Africa’s plans to introduce mandatory central clearing for certain OTC derivatives by 2028, what this means for transparency and counterparty risk, and how the new rules could change the way businesses manage currency and interest-rate exposure. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape. Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 to 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa Follow us on social media 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702 CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stephen speaks to Miyelani Holeni, Group Chief Advisor at Ntiyiso Consulting Group, about the often invisible work behind getting South Africa’s public institutions to perform better. Ntiyiso works with municipalities and other public-sector organisations to improve revenue collection, strengthen financial sustainability, turn around underperforming institutions and unlock new economic opportunities. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape. Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 to 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa Follow us on social media 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702 CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Public Sector agencies are under increasing pressure to deliver faster, more connected workflow services while managing limited resources and growing operational demands. In this session, learn how AI-powered service management, automation and modern workflows help Government agencies streamline operations, improve employee experience and reduce manual effort.

Financial crime is becoming more complex, cross-border, and digitally enabled. As criminal networks evolve, investigators are combining data, technology, and collaboration to uncover hidden connections and strengthen risk detection. In this episode, Antonia Edmunds, Chief Commercial Officer at Blackdot Solutions; Olivier Morlet, CEO & Founder of G&A Consultancy; and Francis Marinier, Industry Practice Lead at Moody's, join our host Alex Pillow.  Their discussion explores how network investigations, open-source intelligence (OSINT), data interoperability, public-private partnerships, and AI are reshaping the fight against financial crime and other emerging risks. Key topics covered: How OSINT enhances financial crime investigations and cross-border asset tracing The growing importance of network investigations in uncovering complex criminal ecosystems Public-private partnerships and information sharing to combat financial crime The role of beneficial ownership data and entity resolution in finding hidden relationships How AI, machine learning, and agentic workflows can accelerate investigative processes while keeping humans accountable Additional resources: Moody's Public Sector landing page https://blackdotsolutions.com OSINT 101: Data to intelligence podcast episode FATF International Cooperation Handbook To find out more about Moody's please visit our website or get in touch — we would love to hear from you. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Main Story: President Josh Zivalich, Secretary-Treasurer Steve Myers, and Political Coordinator/Business Representative Andy Madtes sound the alarm for Public Sector Workers: A new threat is coming for your Union and your FREEDOM to collectively bargain. Hear the warning, learn what's at stake, and discover the plan to fight back and protect our members' freedom to be part of their Union. Closing Credits: Show produced by the Officers and Staff of Teamsters Local 769, including Josh Zivalich, Steve Myers, and Eddy Valero, with contributions by Local 769 Business Agents. The episode was produced by Bryan Bezpiaty. Show notes available at https://teamsterslocal769.org/solidarity  Music in this episode: Title and Credits Theme – The Vendetta by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/58628  Ft: Apoxode Promo backgrounds – Onion Capers by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Africa Melane speaks to Dr Harlan Cloete about the DA’s proposal to allow private companies to provide municipal services and whether privatisation could improve service delivery. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wir beleuchten die digitalen Gefahren für Frauenhäuser und kommentieren den Wechsel im Bundesgesundheitsministerium. Außerdem sprechen wir mit Gabriela Pantring, Vorstandsvorsitzende der NRW.Bank, über die Resilienz von Kommunen.

Lisa from Ingram Micro joins this episode of Ingram Micro Insider to break down how the Industry Solutions Organization helps AWS partners break into public sector — from leveraging contract vehicles like OMNIA, NCPA, and GSA, to accessing a dedicated grant writer and underused business intelligence tools. Lisa shares practical advice on where new partners should focus first, how to build credibility fast, and the biggest myths holding partners back from public sector success.Key Takeaways

Lisa from Ingram Micro joins this episode of Ingram Micro Insider to break down how the Industry Solutions Organization helps AWS partners break into public sector — from leveraging contract vehicles like OMNIA, NCPA, and GSA, to accessing a dedicated grant writer and underused business intelligence tools. Lisa shares practical advice on where new partners should focus first, how to build credibility fast, and the biggest myths holding partners back from public sector success.Key Takeaways

Watch a special on location episode of the Pure Report recorded at Pure Accelerate 2026 in Las Vegas. In this segment, we are joined by three public sector technology leaders representing the Mississippi Department of Revenue, Spring Branch Independent School District, and the Louisiana Office of Technology Services. These innovators share their unique journeys in managing complex IT landscapes while navigating the immense pressure of serving citizens and students at scale. Our discussion dives deep into the operational reality of government and education technology. We explore the critical shift from aging infrastructure to modernized platforms, focusing on database consolidation, cyber resilience strategies, and the transition to subscription based models like Evergreen//One. They offer candid insights into the technical hurdles of maintaining high availability and scaling data services to support unprecedented demand while keeping security and compliance at the forefront of every deployment. Beyond the architecture and hardware, our conversation highlights the human side of IT leadership in the public sector. Each leader emphasizes the importance of building empowered teams, fostering a culture of continuous learning, and navigating the challenges of organizational silos. Whether sharing lessons learned from past failures or discussing the future of AI and data intelligence, these professionals provide a blueprint for how to lead technology teams that are not just keeping the lights on, but are actively delivering better services to their communities. To learn more, visit: https://www.everpuredata.com/solutions/industries/government/state-and-local.html Check out the new Everpure digital customer community to join the conversation with peers and Everpure experts: https://purecommunity.purestorage.com/ 00:00 Intro to Mike Dehaan from MS-DOR 05:53 Hot Takes on NVMe and Openshift 09:15 Mike's IT Oops Story 13:22 Intro to Troy Neal from Spring Branch ISD 15:47 Troy's Path to Cyber Learning 20:06 Customer Blueprint for Cyber Success 22:25 What's Next at Spring Branch 26:51 Intro to Adrian Erwin from LA-OTS 28:58 Adrian's Career Journey to Databases 31:32 Database Mythbusting about Snapshots 33:15 Avoiding Downtime for Citizens

Wir sprechen über Vertrauen in Staat und Verwaltung sowie rechtswidrige Beamtenbezüge. Außerdem haken wir bei Volker Geyer, Bundesvorsitzender des DBB Beamtenbund und Tarifunion, wegen der Rentenkommission und der ausstehenden Besoldungsreform nach.

As the space ecosystem continues to expand, the sector has become increasingly filled with new suppliers, manufacturers, and operators. However, while this development has led to the introduction of new technologies, it has also greatly expanded space's cyberattack surface. In this week's episode, host Maria Varmazis sits down with Jen Sovada, General Manager of Public Sector at Claroty. During the conversation, the two explore how vulnerabilities within the space supply chain can impact mission assurance. They discuss how the expanding space supply chain ecosystem has expanded the attack surface. Like what you heard? Be sure to subscribe to our free Signals and Space Briefing⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, our Sunday newsletter covering the intersection of cybersecurity and space. Subscribe at: https://thecyberwire.com/newsletters/signals-and-space Is there a topic or person you'd like to hear on our show? You can send your questions and feedback to space@n2k.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can also fill our our audience survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NJYCN2P T-Minus: Space-Cyber Briefing is a production of N2K CyberWire. N2K is your nexus for discovery and connection for people, technology, and ideas shaping the future of secure innovation. Learn how at n2k.com.

As the space ecosystem continues to expand, the sector has become increasingly filled with new suppliers, manufacturers, and operators. However, while this development has led to the introduction of new technologies, it has also greatly expanded space's cyberattack surface. In this week's episode, host Maria Varmazis sits down with Jen Sovada, General Manager of Public Sector at Claroty. During the conversation, the two explore how vulnerabilities within the space supply chain can impact mission assurance. They discuss how the expanding space supply chain ecosystem has expanded the attack surface. Like what you heard? Be sure to subscribe to our free Signals and Space Briefing⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, our Sunday newsletter covering the intersection of cybersecurity and space. Subscribe at: https://thecyberwire.com/newsletters/signals-and-space Is there a topic or person you'd like to hear on our show? You can send your questions and feedback to space@n2k.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can also fill our our audience survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NJYCN2P T-Minus: Space-Cyber Briefing is a production of N2K CyberWire. N2K is your nexus for discovery and connection for people, technology, and ideas shaping the future of secure innovation. Learn how at n2k.com.

Wir sprechen über digitale Identitäten und kommentieren die geplante Reform des Informationsfreiheitsgesetzes. Außerdem erklärt uns Dr. Christoph Erdmann, Geschäftsführer von Secusmart, welche Rolle digitale Kommunikation bei der Arbeit mit Verschlusssachen spielt.

This week on Catalyst, Tammy is joined by Beth Howen, President of State, Local Government and Education (SLED) at NTT DATA, who helps government agencies and school systems modernize the technology touching everyday life. Beth traces her path from becoming a state CIO in Indiana at 28 through leadership roles at Capgemini, TELUS International, Atos, and the City of Indianapolis. So how did she do so much at such a young age? Beth credits it to a willingness to work outside rigid processes when they don't serve the outcome. She and Tammy dig into how AI risks compounding government's legacy-system problems if agencies automate broken workflows instead of modernizing first, and the promise of AI-powered care reaching rural and underserved communities.Please note that the views expressed may not necessarily be those of NTT DATALinks: Beth Howen Learn more about Launch by NTT DATASee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Michael Centrella is the Head of Public Policy at SecurityScorecard. In this episode, he joins host Charlie Osborne and Stephen Ward, co-founder at Brightmind Partners, former CISO, and former Special Agent with the US Secret Service, to discuss government cyber defense and what organizations can do to stay protected. SecurityScorecard's mission is to make the world a safer place by transforming the way organizations understand, mitigate, and communicate cybersecurity risk to their boards, employees, and vendors. Learn more about our sponsor at https://securityscorecard.com

On the latest episode of Security Visionaries, host Bailey Popp sits down with Teresa Carlson, Global Head of Public Sector at Anthropic and former CEO of the General Catalyst Institute, for a wide-ranging conversation on the intersection of AI, cybersecurity, and public-private collaboration. Teresa draws on nearly three decades in technology to share what it truly takes to work with government. From navigating compliance frameworks like FedRAMP to building sponsor networks that accelerate the path to authority to operate. The discussion explores how security leaders can shift from a checklist culture to an outcomes-based mindset, and why going in as a partner, not a vendor, is the defining factor for success. Teresa and Bailey also tackle the fragmented global AI regulatory landscape, the challenge of data sovereignty, and why startups bear a disproportionate burden in a world of conflicting mandates. This episode's bottom line? AI is minting a new generation of citizen developers and the opportunity has never been bigger.

Governments are moving from discussing artificial intelligence to deploying it. But what does responsible AI look like when it is used inside large public administrations, across real services, using real people's information? In Episode 3 of Statistics in the AI Era, OECD Chief Statistician Steve MacFeely speaks with New York State Chief AI Officer Eleonore Fournier-Tombs, about the practical work of implementing AI across government while maintaining public trust. They discuss the emerging role of Chief AI Officers, AI use cases in public service delivery, code modernisation and geospatial analysis; the data governance foundations needed for AI; and how risk assessments, acceptable-use policies and human oversight can make responsible AI operational. The conversation also explores workforce impacts, the importance of upskilling and consultation, and the need for a governance model that gives agencies room to experiment while ensuring the highest-risk use cases receive extra scrutiny. Host: Steve MacFeely | Chief Statistician, Statistics and Data Directorate, OECD LinkedIn | www.linkedin.com/in/steve-macfeely-a1a710112/ Guest: Eleonore Fournier-Tombs | Chief AI Officer, New York State LinkedIn | linkedin.com/in/eleonoreft To learn more about AI governance challenges in the public sector: www.oecd.org/en/blogs/2026/07/governing-ai-and-data-in-the-public-sector-with-eleonore-fournier-tombs.html To learn more about this policy area: https://www.oecd.org/en/about/directorates/statistics-and-data-directorate.html To learn more about the OECD, our global reach, and how to join us, go to www.oecd.org/about/ To keep up with latest at the OECD, visit www.oecd.org/ Get the latest OECD content delivered directly to your inbox! Subscribe to our newsletters: www.oecd.org/newsletters

The Washington State Commission on African American Affairs has launched a new survey, "Black Men in the Public Sector Workforce: Experience. Barriers. Solutions.," to comprehensively document the professional experiences of African American men in government, education, public service, and the nonprofit sector. This initiative addresses a critical lack of research on their workplace realities, barriers, and necessary support, with the gathered information poised to inform future policy recommendations and cultivate more equitable professional environments. Ed Prince, Executive Director of the Washington State Commission on African American Affairs joins the Rhythm & News podcast to talk about the survey and its purpose. Interview by Chris B. Bennett.

Have public sector organizations reached the point where AI is no longer an experiment but an operational necessity? In this episode, I welcome Carmen Taglienti, CTO of Insight Public Sector, to discuss why AI is moving beyond chatbots and pilots to become part of the everyday workflows that support government services. As budgets tighten and expectations continue to rise, public sector teams are under pressure to deliver more for citizens without increasing resources. Carmen explains why this moment represents a turning point and how AI is helping agencies rethink the way they operate. We talk about the rise of agentic AI and why the next generation of AI is focused on completing real work rather than simply answering questions. Carmen shares how governments are beginning to automate permitting, citizen inquiries, service requests, and internal processes while keeping people involved where oversight and accountability remain essential. Our conversation also looks at why trust remains one of the biggest barriers to AI adoption. Whether it is employees using AI in the workplace or citizens interacting with AI-powered public services, confidence must be earned through transparency, governance, and consistent outcomes. Carmen explains why operational security, AI governance, and established frameworks are becoming as important as the technology itself. Drawing on her experience teaching AI and cybersecurity at Northeastern University and leading AI strategy programs at Wake Forest University, Carmen also shares how higher education is preparing students for a workplace where AI will become part of almost every role. Rather than avoiding these tools, she argues that the next generation needs practical experience using them responsibly to solve real business problems. We also discuss why smaller, specialized AI deployments may prove more effective than large agency-wide platforms, how procurement teams are adapting to a rapidly changing AI market, and what successful AI adoption actually looks like inside public sector organizations. If you've been wondering what AI adoption really looks like beyond the headlines, this conversation offers practical insight into how governments are balancing innovation, compliance, security, and citizen trust while building services for the future. How do you see AI changing the relationship between governments and the citizens they serve over the next few years? I'd love to hear your thoughts.

Michael Centrella is the Head of Public Policy at SecurityScorecard. In this episode, he joins host Amanda Glassner and Theresa Payton, former White House CIO and Founder and CEO of Fortalice Solutions. Together, they discuss the May 2026 breach that hit Canvas and students across the U.S. SecurityScorecard's mission is to make the world a safer place by transforming the way organizations understand, mitigate, and communicate cybersecurity risk to their boards, employees, and vendors. Learn more about our sponsor at https://securityscorecard.com

Governments are racing to deploy AI. Most have the foundations, but struggle to translate them into faster, smarter execution without losing public trust. BCG's Miguel Carrasco and Daniel Selikowitz break down what separates the countries getting this right from those still stuck — and what every leader can take from their example.You'll Learn:Why AI governance frameworks are quietly becoming the biggest barrier to AI deploymentHow to tell the difference between necessary caution and unnecessary bureaucracyHow and why some countries are already getting AI governance rightLearn More:Trust Imperative 5.0: https://on.bcg.com/3QO3fOmBCG's Latest Thinking in Public Sector: https://on.bcg.com/4f69kisMeet the ExpertsMiguel Carrasco, BCG Managing Director & Senior Partner: https://on.bcg.com/4gGH8UzDaniel Selikowitz, Managing Director & Partner: https://on.bcg.com/4oMRKTYWatch The So What from BCG on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMJgyXjV5gMI9JV-GcF_D1Y6zyf1Eab_0Chapters(0:00) AI Is Already in Government. Here's Where You'll Find It.(3:12) Public vs. Private: Why the Stakes Are Different(4:40) What Leaders Are Saying Across Industries(6:15) What Role Does Fear Play in AI Adoption?(8:14) Inside Governments Deploying AI(9:55) How Are Governments Governing AI?(11:56) How Do Countries Compare on AI Adoption?(13:37) Useful Caution Vs. Unnecessary Bureaucracy in AI Implementation(15:42) Who Is Keeping Pace with AI Innovation?(16:46) What Private Sector Leaders Can Learn from Governments(19:34) What Should Leaders Do Now?This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

Bongani Bingwa speaks with Public Servants Association (PSA) spokesperson Reuben Maleka and Deputy Minister of Employment and Labour, Ntuthuko Mbongiseni Jomo Sibiya, about moves to cancel the registration of the Public Servants Association (PSA) and allegations of non-compliance with labour laws. The discussion also covers government’s position on undocumented workers in the workplace, focusing on enforcement of labour regulations, legal obligations for employers, and broader concerns about compliance and worker protections within South Africa’s labour system. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg-based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team brings you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 6 am to 9 am (SA Time) https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show and catch-up podcasts, visit Primedia+ here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Let’s keep the conversation going online: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Federal Tech Podcast, John Gilroy interviews Justin Fessler, Vice President of Public Sector at LogicMonitor, about the growing role of autonomous AI and observability in federal government IT operations. Fessler explains that autonomous AI is not about replacing people but about automating repetitive operational tasks, correlating complex system events, and helping IT teams make faster, better-informed decisions. Rather than allowing AI to operate without oversight, LogicMonitor focuses on keeping humans "in the loop" while AI handles time-consuming analysis and routine remediation. A central theme is the importance of complete visibility across increasingly complex federal environments. LogicMonitor's agentless monitoring technology discovers devices, cloud resources, applications, and shadow IT without requiring software agents on every endpoint. This broad visibility enables agencies to identify unmanaged assets, reduce blind spots, optimize cloud costs, and strengthen security. The discussion also highlights observability's critical role in Zero Trust. Fessler notes that agencies cannot secure or verify assets they cannot see. By discovering everything connected to the network—including servers, cloud services, IoT devices, cameras, badge readers, and physical infrastructure—LogicMonitor helps agencies build a stronger Zero Trust foundation. Gilroy and Fessler examine the challenges of managing hybrid and multi-cloud environments, emphasizing that agencies require a single operational view regardless of where workloads reside. LogicMonitor integrates information across cloud providers and third-party platforms, including ServiceNow, Splunk, Dynatrace, Datadog, and IBM Watsonx, enabling AI-driven event correlation and faster incident response. The conversation concludes with the future of autonomous IT. Fessler predicts increased automation, AI-assisted self-healing infrastructure, and significantly reduced mean time to identify and resolve incidents. Rather than replacing IT professionals, autonomous AI will eliminate repetitive work, allowing skilled personnel to focus on higher-value mission objectives while improving operational resilience, reducing alert fatigue, and delivering better digital services to citizens.         For more information, visit www.logicmonitor.com/solutions/federal-government.

Eriks heads down to the Eagle Branch of the Eagle Valley Library District for a very special tour of the Bookmobile with Tegan, Rocio, Patty and Monique, all of whom play an important role.  Recently honored as the 2026 winner for Innovation in the Public Sector, The Bookmobile is bringing library services directly to communities that have limited access to a physical library, ensuring residents across nearly 1,700 square miles can read, learn, and connect close to home. Equipped with Wi-Fi, Chromebooks, a printer, a wheelchair lift, and collections in both English and Spanish, the Bookmobile provides a full-service library experience that is tailored to the unique needs of each community it visits. In response to growing demand, the District has expanded service to additional locations, including The Community Market in Gypsum, Roundup River Ranch, and Freedom Park in Edwards, increasing access to educational resources for even more residents. By removing transportation barriers and creating welcoming, accessible spaces for lifelong learning, the Bookmobile strengthens connections, promotes equity, and enriches communities throughout Eagle County.Learn more about services and routes for the Bookmobile HERE

Public sector jobs keep on rising, even as the Government promises to slash numbers. Seasonally-adjusted Stats NZ data shows filled jobs rose 0.3 percent across the country last month - 0.7 in the past year. More than 6,000 public service roles were created in the year to May. ASB chief economist Nick Tuffley says lifts in Government spending on health and education have translated into jobs. "When you do look at where the Government has been prioritising its spending, it is those two sectors - when you look at that sort of public service beyond those sectors, you have had a slight decline." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Euna Solutions is a leading GovTech Software company with clients across the United States and Canada. And AI is increasingly being introduced into their suite of software products. Challenges and opportunities abound for the enterprise, its' software engineers and management as Artificial Intelligence becomes part of the GovTech software offering.

Two of WHOOP's first 100 paying customers were LeBron James and Michael Phelps. The device built to optimize elite athletic performance is now finding a second calling in national security — and the story of how it got there says as much about military institutions as it does about the technology. Todd Stiefler, VP of Enterprise and Public Sector at WHOOP, joins Dr. Arun Seraphin at Emerging Tech Horizons to explain how a consumer fitness wearable became a force readiness tool, and what's still standing in the way of adoption at scale. Learn more about WHOOP here: https://www.whoop.com/us/en/Be sure to follow us on social media for updates, early access to upcoming events, inside scoops, & more: LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4htROo0 Twitter: https://bit.ly/48LHAx3 Facebook: https://bit.ly/47vlht8 And for more podcasts, articles, & publications all things emerging tech, check out our website at: https://bit.ly/47oA5K1 #ETI #EmergingTech #WearableTech 

Finding a needle in a haystack would seem like a minor endeavor compared to what today's federal systems managers must face. Let's take a stab at a correct farmyard analogy – the haystacks double in size every day and are moving. That sounds like an exaggeration, but recent reports show that nine million zero-day exploits are released every day. AI is putting malicious actors on steroids. Chris Townsend, Global Vice President of Public Sector at Elastic, discussed the company's role in federal cybersecurity and data management. His argument is, essentially, that cybersecurity is a data problem. If threats are viewed from that perspective, the more data you can bring into your security environment, the more effective you are at defending it. Elastic enables security operations analysts      who are responsible for detecting threats to keep up with today's tlandscape and cyber-attack velocity. Elastic's platform and tools     can reduce false positives and help federal security operations centers (SOCs) prioritize valid threats. Townsend highlighted Elastic's agentic AI tools, which help SOC operators prioritize and remediate threats, reducing mean time to detect and respond.  Elastic's partnership with CISA for a managed  Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) as-a- service was also mentioned, emphasizing the importance of standardizing data for effective AI-driven cybersecurity. Townsend goes on to articulate Elastic's launch of a SIEM-as-a-Service offering for federal civilian agencies, featuring Elastic Security on Elastic Cloud. SIEMaaS delivers a cloud-based platform for next-generation, AI-powered threat analytics, incident response, and open-standards-based cybersecurity data ingestion. Here is a link to Chris' blog describing     CISA's SIEMaaS offering and how it supports federal agencies' cybersecurity posture while reducing costs

The Covid-19 pandemic saw the government spend hundreds of billions of pounds to buy PPE, keep businesses afloat and avoid mass redundancies. In the heat of this once-in-a-generation crisis, decisions were made that enabled widespread fraud by both individuals and organisations – leading to an estimated £10.9 billion of Covid-19 spending being lost to fraud and error. In December 2024, the chancellor appointed Tom Hayhoe as the Covid Counter-Fraud Commissioner to scrutinise Covid spending, explore how public funds could be recovered and make recommendations to prevent fraud in the future. So what could government have done differently to respond quickly to the pandemic while avoiding the vast scale of fraud? What should government do now to ensure there are more robust checks and balances ahead of the next crisis? How can departments and organisations better work together to prevent fraud across the public sector? And how will cultural and technological changes since the pandemic, including the growth of AI, impact the nature of public sector fraud and government's ability to tackle it? To discuss this and more, the IfG brought together an expert panel, including: Dr Susan Hawley, Executive Director of Spotlight on Corruption Tom Hayhoe, Chair of the NHS Counter Fraud Authority and formerly the Covid Counter-Fraud Commissioner Joshua Reddaway, Director of Fraud and Propriety at the National Audit Office Rachael Tiffen, Director of Public Sector & Learning at Cifas The event was chaired by Tim Durrant, Programme Director at the Institute for Government.

North Carolina is one of the nation's top agricultural producing states. And it is also a state where one in seven residents don't have the resources to provide food on their table every day. Today, I'm talking with Amy Beros, president and CEO of the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina - the state's largest food bank. Each year, this organization provides 95 million meals distributed through more than 700 partner agencies, food pantries, congregate meal sites, backpack programs. And they do this in 34 counties in the state. In our conversation today, we will explore the policy issues that this food bank and many food banks face. Interview Transcript Amy, I want to ask a really simple question about what got you to this place. So how in the world did you get involved in food banking? Oh, gosh. Well, you know, when I was growing up, I didn't know what food banking was. But I knew that it was our responsibility to make sure that neighbors helped neighbors. So, I grew up volunteering what I know now is a partner agency of the local food bank in my hometown. And as I moved across the country, I found ways to get involved. When I moved here to North Carolina about 16 years ago, I found food banks. I've been working professionally in food banking for a little over 12 years now. But I believe that food is a basic human right, and it has been my life's work to make sure that we're doing everything we can to ensure everyone has what they need. Thank you for sharing that. And I can imagine over the years, as I've also been involved in food banking but on the board side or as a volunteer, that this is a work that we sometimes think it's just about moving food and providing that. However, there's a whole policy framework that, sort of, surrounds and influences and shapes what food banking and what the work of the partner agencies, the food pantries on the ground, what they do. I wonder if you could help make this a little bit more real for us. Could you tell us a little bit about how policy becomes personal in your work? Can you share a moment when that really came true for you? Oh, I think the most recent blinding moment was last year during the government shutdown. Well, one, there's a lot of noise on TV right now, right, and in the media, but you hear of these massive numbers, and we know that our elected leaders are looking at these numbers on spreadsheets. And we see the humans behind those numbers and their stories. And these are thousands and thousands of stories like the ones that we hear about each day. Last year, during the shutdown, a father of five reached out to me and said, "I have five children. I work at the federal prison. I'm missing my second paycheck. For the first time in my life, I don't know how I'm going to put food on the table." Or the SNAP delay and disruption that we had. For the first time in our history during that shutdown, a mother reaching out and saying, "I don't know what to do. I've told my children to eat everything they can at school because I don't know what we're going to have when we get home, if we don't have these benefits." And that's just two stories and one crisis. And so many of our neighbors are living a crisis every day. These systemic issues. And we see those humans and hear their stories each day. And I think that's when it becomes personal. These decisions, one stroke of a pen, impacts food for hundreds of thousands of neighbors. Thank you for sharing that. I teach a class called the Economics of the Public Sector, and we often talk about policies that provide support to individuals. And it can be easy to talk about these policies as if they're just decisions that policymakers make, but there are real people who are dependent on these policies. And when they don't work or when rules change, it has significant implications for how people navigate. And so, I appreciate the work that you all are doing. I want to take a step back and talk about food banking. And while I know a lot of our listeners are familiar with food banking and food pantries, I do know that people kind of mix those two terms up. Amy, would you just tell us, broadly speaking, what's a food bank, and then what are the partner agencies. And how do they relate to one another? Yes, absolutely. Our food bank serves 34 counties in North Carolina. And as you shared, we work with over 700 partners. We work with growers. We work with over 80 local farmers in North Carolina. We work with manufacturers in North Carolina. We work with all of the retail chains to get food out into the community. And we do that primarily through those partners because they are embedded into the community. And what we're really proud of here, and I think something of how food banking has changed, you know, many people still think of a food bank as a dimly lit church basement pantry. And that maybe was food banking 30 years ago. But today it is part of the modern food system. We are a critical piece of infrastructure within the food system as part of the charitable food system. And one of the things that I'm most proud of is we live in North Carolina, this beautiful agriculture state, and over half of what we distribute each year is produce and protein. And that is what neighbors are asking for, too. Because neighbors want the healthy fresh foods, and it's also the most expensive to buy. And food banking today is not just focused on moving calories and getting pounds of food out to the community. It's focused on meals and nutritious meals and how to provide that nutrition education to make meals healthier. To use the types of foods you would get in a food pantry. For instance, I just learned at one of our nutrition demos this past weekend, you can leave the peel on a sweet potato, blend it up, and make it into a pancake. You never notice that you left it on there, but you get so much more fiber. And we're doing these types of trainings to help people make meals more nutritious, make meals go further, too, that they're getting. It's really a holistic approach. It's about being alongside community partners that are embedded into the community that are providing holistic supports like workforce development, job training, housing support. And we're that food portion as part of those agencies and making sure they have the right food and enough food to get out into the community. It's really helpful to hear the ways that food banking is adjusting. This idea you're no longer just this big organization that takes in a bunch of food and then distributes it through, you know, food pantries and what used to be called soup kitchens. But rather you're working with other community partners, you're working with farmers to find ways of moving food, but also providing opportunities and thinking about this almost as wraparound services. Are there other things that are being provided than just meals? I know I've been in pantries where there have been nurses, and there have been other support services like ways to sign up to SNAP. This is a sort of a series of overlapping and intersecting opportunities to help families meet their food needs, but more than that, their sort of broader set of needs. And I think this is a really critical way of understanding that food banking looks different than, like you said, grandmothers working in a church basement. I know that the work that food banks can serve as shock absorbers. When things go down, when things are problematic, food banks are there to sort of meet needs in a real way. We've seen a great deal of breakdown in policies over the last several months, and both at the state and at the national level. What does this shock look like to you and your partner agencies on the ground? It has been a tough year. You know, our budget went from 27% government funding and support to less than 10% in one year just because of decisions that were made in an instant. And there was no feedback structure. And I think that's one thing that I really pride our food bank on is the community feedback. We're constantly trying to engage with neighbors facing hunger, understand nobody knows what people facing hunger need more than the people who are literally experiencing it every single day. We try to ground all of our decisions in what is the community saying they need of us. And I think that is one of the things that's been so frustrating to see the decisions made this past year at the federal level. There's been no feedback. It's just numbers on a paper. And within, you know, a stroke of a pen, North Carolina lost $30 million for food purchased from North Carolina farmers for schools and food banks. And that was just North Carolina. It was one billion across the nation. And we're impacting people facing hunger, we're impacting farmers at the same time, and we have farmers who are saying, "I don't know if I'm gonna keep my family farm open." With SNAP, you know, we have cuts coming this year for SNAP and changes that are going to be detrimental for so many of our neighbors. And the cost shift to the states that are not prepared to take that. There's not a transition plan place. And SNAP is an economic driver. For every one meal a food bank provides, SNAP provides nine. We can't replace SNAP if we lose those meals. There's no possible way for us to charitable food our way out of that. But I don't think people realize the ripple impact of those decisions. So yes, it's going to impact people facing hunger. And eight out of 10 of those people on SNAP are working families, seniors, people with disabilities, our most vulnerable neighbors. And at the same time, we're going to see rural grocery stores close. We're going to see more farms close because for every dollar of SNAP, it means $1.50 to $1.60 back into the local economy. And that's going to be a detrimental effect that we can't turn around quickly. It's going to be long-term health impacts for neighbors because of the loss of this nutritious food and the loss of jobs. And we can't just flip a switch and turn that back on because of how damaging it's going to be to so many pieces of our economy. And when I say we can't charitable food our way out of it, we were meant to be here in times of crisis to stabilize and to be an ongoing support for people in the community during that time. But we were never meant to replace the safety net. At the same time, we're having all of these changes at the federal level. We're the only state in the country without a budget. There was another multimillion-dollar loss for food banks and farmers that was invested by the state to purchase from local farmers to go back to neighbors in need. And because we have not had that budget, we've not received those funds. And so, it's really been hit after hit, and we're seeing each one increasing need at our pantries. Right now, we know there's over 600,000 people facing hunger in our community, and we're hearing from our pantries 20% to 60% more than they're seeing last year. I think that 600,000 people number is actually very low, and we're going to see that continue to climb, unfortunately, because of all the changes we're experiencing this year. Amy, this is pretty sobering. And I realize that we're talking about issues that are also highly political. And I know you are leading in spaces where you have people who have differences of opinion about what policy should be. But a lot of these people are coming to the work of the food bank, either on the board or in partner agencies or wherever, donors even, because they care about addressing issues around hunger, right? So, how do you build trust? How do you work across these differences to help achieve the goals that food banking is supposed to achieve? I've never met a politician that told me they didn't like food banks or they didn't care about food banks. There's a lot on people's minds, and I think we need to be in front of our leaders more because there's so much coming at our elected leaders that it's hard for them to even understand everything that's happening in the community. It's hard for me to keep up with just what's happening in our sector, and I'm living it every day, because it's been so fast. I often say, you know, we can't be apolitical. We're nonpartisan, but food is political, so we can't be apolitical. But we'll always be nonpartisan, and we have incredible support from both political parties and all sides of the aisle. And I think we can go in, and we can argue all day long about what we disagree on, and there's much that people disagree on. It's filled in a time when everything feels like it can be political, and we're going to walk out, and we're both going to be mad, and neither one of us is going to change each other's mind. And so I think we have to walk into every conversation with what do we align on, and where can we do good together? Because there's always going to be things we disagree on, but I also know there's always things we align on. And how can we choose those things that we align on and do the most impact and the most good possible with that? Because nobody wants to see a child go hungry. No one wants a senior choosing between medicine and their food or their rent. And so how can we focus, and how can we be a voice to tell that human story that they might not be seeing or hearing enough of so that they understand those true impacts, and we can figure out a way to work together on those alignment? Yes. I think those are wise words given just the difficulty we're facing right now to find that common ground. To find ways of working together. I'm grateful for the way you are trying to navigate those differences to achieve the bigger goal. The goals that I think many of us want to see achieved. And so that brings me to this last question I want to raise with you. This is a challenging moment that we're in. I want to know what gives you hope, and where do you see people making real difference, despite the challenges that we face? This is bigger than me, this is bigger than you, this is bigger than the food bank. This is our community. This is the health of our community. And focusing on the health of our community, seeing what happened last year during the shutdown... the community responded in a way that was inspiring and breathtaking for neighbors, because they saw their neighbors hurting. And we are a community food bank. I might get emotional. I do get emotional often. Every day, and I can see them right outside my window right now, we operate because of thousands of volunteers who come here and choose to give their time to us. Thousands of donors who choose to give their money to make a difference in their community. Thousands of food partners who are choosing to work with us. And these more than 700 agencies, we are a community food bank. Our new strategic plan 2030 is called Rooted in Community. And it is grounded in what neighbors said they needed from the food bank, what we are uniquely qualified and able to provide for neighbors right now. And I think seeing that community aspect and seeing the community come together during times like this absolutely gives me hope. And we saw the impact on that on policy, too. During the shutdown, so many advocates reached out and said, "This is unacceptable." And Governor Stein's office invested $3.5 million in our food bank, $10 million across the state during that moment because he saw the need, but he, like we heard from the constituents. And I think seeing and watching how powerful people's voices are, it can't just be the food bank there. It has to be the community members saying, "This is unacceptable in our community." And when we see people come together and align on that, we see change, and that gives me hope. I also think our youth today gives me hope. I just watched a video on C-SPAN that our food bank participated in that two high school students here in Raleigh won an award about building food security in their community. I just talked with a Duke student last week, she's in a feminism and farm class, which is an incredible class that I want to take, I didn't know that existed. And talking about how we can make a change. And I see so many people coming together and truly aligning on what we agree on, and I think with that there comes a lot of power. BIO Amy Beros is President & CEO of the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina — among the largest anti-hunger organizations in the United States. Amy returned home to the Food Bank following several years of service with Feeding America, where she led nationwide efforts to build food banks' capacity to better serve people facing hunger and poverty. Throughout her career, Amy has maintained a firm commitment to holding the experiences of neighbors at the heart of every decision. She has applied this community-centered approach across critical efforts in food sourcing and access, disaster response, strategic partnerships, and philanthropy — including leadership roles with Inter-faith Food Shuttle, Easter Seals UCP, and Pillars Community Health. During Amy's prior tenure with the Food Bank, she led the multi-year campaign that established the organization's state-of-the-art Raleigh headquarters and ushered in a new era of systemic solutions to hunger in the region. A South Carolina native, Amy holds a Bachelor of Science from Clemson and an MBA from DePaul University. She currently resides near Raleigh, North Carolina with her husband, two children, and rescue dogs. Outside of work you can find Amy lifting weights, spending time with family, or sharing her love for Dolly Parton with anyone who will listen.

June 9, 2026- New York policymakers on both sides of the aisle got behind budget language that sweetens public sector pensions and comes with an estimated price tag of more than half a billion dollars. We consider why this is a good public policy with Joshua Terry, legislative and political director for CSEA, the state's second largest public sector union.

Innovation often follows a familiar cycle: rapid expansion, followed by consolidation. Federal agencies are experiencing this firsthand as AI tools and models proliferate across their environments.  This week on Feds At the Edge, technology leaders explore the challenge of rapid innovation and how agencies can regain control before the chaos of disorganized, duplicate data and tool sprawl compromises their missions.   Jim Smid, Federal Solutions Architect, Palo Alto Networks, explains how observability now extends beyond servers and IoT devices to include AI models, tools, and their interactions with agency data. Jessica Souder, AIRS Specialist / Director, Public Sector, Palo Alto Networks, emphasizes that agencies should carefully evaluate new AI tools, validating them in controlled environments, and establishing governance before deployment.   Tune in on your favorite podcast platform to hear why our panel of experts agree that any AI deployment should focus on the agency mission, valid data, and that all projects should commence with visibility.         

A Former Finance Minister expects this year's Budget to invest in health, education, and defence – with cuts elsewhere. Budget 2026 is being unveiled tomorrow, opening up the Government's books and detailing when a return to surplus is possible. Steven Joyce told Mike Hosking re-prioritisation is the story of the week, and he's backing further cost-savings in the public sector. The Government aims to cut around 8,700 jobs in the public service by mid-2029, with savings set to be re-invested. Joyce told Hosking we've had an increase in public servants since 2017, but outcomes aren't significantly better. He says many believe it has just increased the churn, and number of meetings. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dive into Episode #169 of the Psych Health and Safety USA Podcast, featuring host Dr. I. David Daniels, PhD, CSD, VPS, and special guest Randy Milliron, the Administrator of the American Society of Safety Professionals Public Sector Security Special Interest Group, a OHS veteran of 28 years, and a content creator for RSM 307 Studios on YouTube. After spending several years in the mining industry as a safety professional, paramedic, and rescue technician, Randy joined the public sector a decade ago and has since focused on the health and safety of public-sector workers. In this episode, he'll share his thoughts on the differences and similarities between the sectors, as well as some important points for leaders looking to improve psychological health and safety in their organizations.

Government fleets are under more pressure than ever—and most people don't realize what's actually happening behind the scenes. In this episode of the Fleet Success Show, Marc Canton sits down with Nichole Osinski (Executive Editor of Government Fleet) to break down the biggest challenges fleets are facing in 2026, from technician shortages and aging vehicles to leadership gaps and political pressures. But the biggest takeaway? Success in fleet operations doesn't look the same for everyone. If you're a fleet manager, public sector leader, or just interested in how critical infrastructure actually runs, this conversation will change how you see the industry. Key Topics: Technician shortages Fleet budget constraints Aging assets & supply chain issues Leadership transitions Data-driven decision making Government fleet operations

Myles Downey's new book, The Sessions, marks a transition, a metamorphosis in his influential body of work. And that becomes the theme of this, his third appearance on The Coach's Journey Podcast.What happens when it is no longer sustainable to remain what you have been? What is it like to have an idea - like Myles did with The Sessions more than 30 years ago - and not be able to let it go? And for Padraig, the protagonist of The Sessions, what is it like for someone to step into their own shoes, becoming a leader, becoming oneself as a leader? That is just the start, though, in a wide-ranging conversation about Myles' work, his new book, and what he has coming up next as part of what has already been an incredibly influential and impactful career, which started working closely with Sir John Whitmore in the early days of coaching in the UK and passed through The School of Coaching, his bestselling book Effective Modern Coaching and his powerful work on genius, which culminated in the book, Enabling Genius.In particular, we talk about: Whether it is our duty and responsibility to express ourselves. Poetry, prose, fiction, non-fiction, and Myles' relationship to reading and writing (and what this has to do with coaching).Myles' passion for human nature, creativity and how human beings should be more of themselves, not less of themselves. The close relationship between genius and being seen as mad, and why some leaders and CEOs see genius as dangerous. One of the most powerful coaching exercises Myles did with Robbie when he was Robbie's coach. And at the end, Myles tells a moving story about the influence of his wife, Jo, on The Sessions and his wider work, and gives a tantalising trailer for what might be his next book: The Inner Game of Leadership - what it takes to express oneself, configured around the notion of leadership. To listen to Myles' first appearance on The Coach's Journey Podcast, visit https://www.thecoachsjourney.com/podcast/episode-31-myles-downeyTo listen to his second appearance on the show, visit: https://www.thecoachsjourney.com/podcast/69-myles-downey-what-is-effective-coaching-performance-coaching-when-to-be-directive-changing-clients-maps-of-reality-and-moreFor more information about Myles, visit www.mylesdowney.com or find him on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/mylesdowneyFor more information about Robbie Swale, visit www.robbieswale.com.Read more about The Coach's Journey at www.thecoachsjourney.com.Music by My Good Man William: listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4KmeQUcTbeE31uFynHQLQgTo support the Coach's Journey, visit www.patreon.com/thecoachsjourney and to join the Coach's Journey Community visit www.thecoachsjourney.com/community. Things and people we mentioned (that you might be interested in):Myles' previous appearances on The Coach's Journey Podcast: https://www.thecoachsjourney.com/podcast/episode-31-myles-downeyhttps://www.thecoachsjourney.com/podcast/69-myles-downey-what-is-effective-coaching-performance-coaching-when-to-be-directive-changing-clients-maps-of-reality-and-moreThe Sessions by Myles Downey: https://thesessions.online/ and https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sessions-tale-leadership-Dublin-pubs-ebook/dp/B0GKCWPD4B/The Inner Game of Tennis by Timothy Gallwey: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Inner-Game-Tennis-ultimate-performance/dp/1447288505/Myles' books: Effective Modern Coaching, The Enabling Manager, Enabling Genius: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Effective-Modern-Coaching-principles-successful/dp/191595116X/The fantasy novels where Robbie learned why poetry matters was The Long Price Quartet by Daniel Abraham: https://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Long-Price-Quartet/dp/B074CFZ29BJoseph Campbell: http://robbieswale.com/the-12-minute-blog/2024/10/9/the-insecure-way-is-really-the-secure-wayStrong Ground by Brene Brown: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Strong-Ground-Leadership-Tenacity-Vermilion/dp/178504320XRoberto Assagioli: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roberto_AssagioliBIOGRAPHY FROM MYLESMyles Downey is a recognized authority on Performance, Coaching and Leadership and the author of three classics in the coaching and performance arena: ‘Effective Modern Coaching', (330,00+ books sold); ‘Enabling Genius – a mindset for success in the 21st Century'; ‘The Enabling Manager – how to get the best out of your team'. Myles is one of the leading executive performance coaches in Europe, with global experience (Europe, North and South America, Asia-Pacific, UAE). He has worked across the C-suite in many prestigious organisations over the past 35 years, in a wide variety of industries, including Banking and Financial Services, Manufacturing, Oil and Gas, Professional Services, Tech, the Public Sector and Sports.Myles was the founder of The School of Coaching (1996 to 2012), at the time the premier institution for coach training in Europe.Myles has deployed his performance coaching programs with the Senior Coaches of the England Rugby Team and with the New Zealand Elite Rugby Coaches.Myles has been a speaker at many leadership conferences, including the BBC's Conference for its top 400 senior executives, the McKinsey Global Partners Conference in Singapore and the ICF Global Conference in Malmo, to name a few. After 33 years living in London, Myles now lives in Norfolk, England. He was born in Dublin, Ireland in 1959. Myles plays for Norfolk Veterans Tennis and competes occasionally on the ITF Masters Tour.

The Government's announcement of massive public sector cuts has ramped up the election year battle - even between Coalition mates With less than a week until the Budget announcement, public service cuts of nearly 9000 jobs kicked off a political firestormFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

An AI expert says politicians and ministry leaders need to embrace the use of AI, before it can be fully adopted in the public service. Mark Laurence, chief executive of AI consultancy Ten Past Tomorrow spoke to John Campbell.

Critics are questioning the cost of the government cutting public sector jobs, and scaling up the use of artificial intelligence. Phil Pennington reports.

Wellington mayor Andrew Little responds to the government's announcement that it plans to cut almost 9000 public sector jobs over the next three years. Mayor Little spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Public Service Minister Paul Goldsmith discusses the government's plan to cut nearly 9000 jobs over the next three years. He spoke to John Campbell.

In the private sector, product teams pick their customers, generate demand, and ship into something close to a green field. In the public sector, none of that holds. Ayushi Roy — Chief Program Officer at New America's New Practice Lab and a lecturer at the Harvard Kennedy School — joins Randy to unpack what changes when your user base is already sitting in front of you, your scrutiny is congressional, and the right answer is sometimes to delete ten systems rather than build an eleventh.Drawing on her work on IRS Direct File, the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), the Illinois childcare voucher system, and a text-based 911 alternative that rolled out to 800,000 students across 13 universities, Ayushi makes the case for a distinct public-sector product playbook: thin-slicing for safe failure, designing for the lowest digital denominator, separating design problems from engineering problems, and treating unbuilding as a first-class option.Chapter markers01:48 — From aid monitoring in Jordan to digital delivery03:37 — Why she built a text-based alternative to 91106:33 — From a rollout to 800,000 students to Oakland City Hall08:58 — What the New Practice Lab does, and what a CPO does inside a think tank11:06 — Why private-sector product playbooks don't transliterate14:03 — No marketing, no early adopters: latent demand and the curb cut effect14:40 — Oakland's eviction tool, MacBooks, and the lowest digital denominator17:30 — Thin-slicing IRS Direct File without losing Congress22:36 — Building executive sponsorship that allows safe failure23:41 — Product vs service: the rest of the job that isn't writing code26:09 — Illinois childcare vouchers: when modernising the form makes things worse29:22 — Design problems, engineering problems, and the laptop-hinge analogy33:18 — Can AI prototyping close the policy–implementation gap?35:40 — The FAFSA simplification crisis and the case for bilingual builders37:31 — Unbuilding: how a request for a 15th CHIP system became one to remove ten41:18 — What keeps her goingOur HostsLily Smith enjoys working as a consultant product manager with early-stage and growing startups and as a mentor to other product managers. She's currently Chief Product Officer at BBC Maestro, and has spent 13 years in the tech industry working with startups in the SaaS and mobile space. She's worked on a diverse range of products – leading the product teams through discovery, prototyping, testing and delivery. Lily also founded ProductTank Bristol and runs ProductCamp in Bristol and Bath.Randy Silver is a Leadership & Product Coach and Consultant. He gets teams unstuck, helping you to supercharge your results. Randy's held interim CPO and Leadership roles at scale-ups and SMEs, advised start-ups, and been Head of Product at HSBC and Sainsbury's. He participated in Silicon Valley Product Group's Coaching the Coaches forum, and speaks frequently at conferences and events. You can join one of communities he runs for CPOs (CPO Circles), Product Managers (Product In the {A}ether) and Product Coaches. He's the author of What Do We Do Now? A Product Manager's Guide to Strategy in the Time of COVID-19. A recovering music journalist and editor, Randy also launched Amazon's music stores in the US & UK.

Welcome back to another episode of the Couple Casuals Podcast!In this episode, Stefano sits down with Conservative MP and National Outreach Chair Arpan Khanna for a real conversation about politics, public service, affordability, and the future of Canada.Arpan shares his journey growing up in a hardworking immigrant family, watching his parents sacrifice to build a better life in Canada, and how those values shaped his passion for politics, community, and public service.From working tough summer jobs and studying criminology to entering politics through grassroots conservative activism, Arpan opens up about the experiences that pushed him toward fighting for Canadian families and becoming a Member of Parliament.The conversation dives deep into the importance of free speech, open dialogue, and why meaningful conversations matter more than ever in a divided political climate.Throughout the episode, Stefano and Arpan discuss:• Arpan's upbringing and his parents' immigrant journey to Canada• the values of hard work, discipline, integrity, and community• why public service should always put people before politics• the importance of free speech and open conversation in Canada• Pierre Poilievre's leadership, vision, and growing support across the country• martial arts, discipline, and the mindset behind leadership• why more young Canadians need to get involved politically• the growing affordability crisis facing Canadians• housing costs, food inflation, and rising financial pressure on families• youth unemployment and why many young people feel hopeless• government spending, taxes, and the expansion of bureaucracy• repeat offenders, crime, public safety, and Arpan's jail-not-bail legislation• the impact of carbon taxes, gas prices, and rising grocery costs• the recent floor crossings in Parliament and what they mean for voters• concerns around government accountability and political trust• why Conservatives believe smaller government creates stronger citizens• restoring optimism, opportunity, and the Canadian promiseArpan also shares what it felt like walking into Parliament for the first time, the responsibility he feels representing his constituents, and why he still believes Canada's best days are ahead.Grab a casual, lock in, and let's get into it.Host: Stefano (stefo)Instagram: @drstefohttps://www.instagram.com/drstefo?igs...Guest: Arpan Khanna Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arpankhanna?igsh=YWd2OHNheGE4OWg2https://arpankhannamp.ca/contact/This episode is brought to you by Canada First — secure your home with Canada's best home fortification. Visit https://canadafirst.com/ to learn more.Follow Canada First on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/canadafirst.inc?igsh=OGd4YjZ5enV0M2t5CHAPTERS 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:05 Meet Arpan Khanna 00:02:40 Why Conversations Matter 00:05:10 Fighting For Communities 00:06:55 Pierre Poilievre & UFC 00:09:55 Arpan's Immigrant Story 00:13:05 Discovering Politics 00:15:00 Why Politics Matters 00:17:05 Becoming Conservative 00:18:50 Conservative Values Explained 00:21:00 Crime & Repeat Offenders 00:23:10 Taking A Seat In Parliament 00:26:30 Floor Crossing Betrayal 00:30:05 Don't Lose Faith In Canada 00:31:55 Is Pierre Still The Leader? 00:34:20 Liberal Policies Under Fire 00:35:10 Cost Of Living Crisis 00:38:00 Are Canadians Being Misled? 00:39:20 Rich vs Poor Canada 00:40:40 Gas Prices & Carbon Tax 00:43:05 The Carbon Tax Illusion 00:44:20 Canada's Untapped Potential 00:46:10 Big Government Problems 00:48:35 Government Spending & Corruption 00:51:00 Public Sector vs Private Sector 00:53:20 The Future Of Young Canadians 00:56:10 Housing & Home Ownership 00:58:40 Crime, Drugs & Disorder 01:02:10 Freedom & Canadian Identity 01:05:00 Why Canadians Feel Frustrated 01:08:30 Media Narratives & Messaging 01:12:20 Restoring Hope In Canada 01:15:40 Final Thoughts 01:18:00 Closing Message

This is episode 835. Read the complete transcription on the Sales Game Changers Podcast website. Watch the video of this podcast on YouTube here. The Sales Game Changers Podcast was recognized by YesWare as the top sales podcast. Read the announcement here. FeedSpot named the Sales Game Changers Podcast at a top 20 Sales Podcast and top 8 Sales Leadership Podcast! Subscribe to the Sales Game Changers Podcast now on Apple Podcasts! Purchase Fred Diamond's best-sellers Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know and Insights for Sales Game Changers now! On today's show, Fred meets with Sehar Wahla, Director of AWS at Carahsoft; Peter Cipriano, Chief Information Officer at J3 Consulting; and Joshua Dirsmith, Vice President of Public Sector at Effectual.  Learn more about the IEPS Mainstage Live Event on May 14, focused on the AWS ecosystem, here. Find Sehar on LinkedIn. Find Peter on LinkedIn. Find Joshua on LinkedIn. SEHAR'S TIP: "The most successful sellers acknowledge that customers don't have the answer. They get close, become trusted advisors, and work hand-in-hand to solve the problem, not just sell technology." PETER'S TIP: "It's not enough to have the best solution. You have to show how it fits the customer's mission, their people, and their process. That's what builds instant credibility." JOSHUA'S TIP: "Your success comes from adding value in every conversation and becoming a trusted advisor, so customers bring you their hardest problems, not just the easy ones."

At Google Cloud Next in Las Vegas, Bob Evans sat down with Karen Dahut, CEO of Google Public Sector, to discuss how AI, security, and open cloud strategies are reshaping government services. Dahut shared how Google Public Sector was built on the belief that government agencies deserve the same advanced commercial technologies as private enterprises, and why that decision is now proving critical in the era of agentic AI. AI Reinvents Government The Big Themes: Commercial Cloud for Government: Karen Dahut explained that when Thomas Kurian became CEO of Google Cloud in 2019, he challenged the outdated assumption that public sector organizations should receive different or lesser technology than private enterprises. Instead of building a separate, restricted GovCloud environment, Google chose to accredit its full commercial cloud for government use. This gave agencies access to the same scalability, resiliency, and innovation cycles as Fortune 100 companies. That decision is especially important now because AI workloads demand enormous scale. Leadership Makes AI Real: Technology alone does not create transformation — leadership does. Dahut highlighted examples from the FDA, Department of Transportation, and the City of Los Angeles, where visionary leaders are actively driving AI adoption rather than waiting for change to happen. These executives are not simply buying software; they are rethinking how agencies operate, from transportation systems to drug discovery to citizen services. Dahut stressed that real AI success requires courage, education, and enablement alongside strong technology. Open Cloud Is Responsible Government: Dahut strongly argued that openness is not optional in public sector technology, it is the only responsible approach. Governments operate with decades of legacy systems, massive backlogs of information, and multimodal data spread across many environments. Forcing all of that data into one cloud platform would be expensive, slow, and ultimately harmful. Google's approach is to leave the data where it already exists and analyze it there, avoiding costly ingress and egress fees and preventing vendor lock-in. The Big Quote: “AI and agentic AI is truly going to be one of those technologies that we look back on 10, 15 years from now and say that was truly the most transformational piece of technology since the transistor.” More from Karen Dahut and Google Cloud: Connect with Karen on LinkedIn or learn more about Google Cloud Public Sector. Visit Cloud Wars for more.

In this episode, we sit down with John Barrand, CHRO for the State of Utah, to discuss an inspiring transformation in public sector performance management. John led a bold effort to overhaul Utah's performance management system—moving it from a culture of “adequacy” and silence to one focused on learning, growth, connection, and accountability. John shares how he and his team achieved legislative change requiring quarterly check-ins, implemented management training, and shifted the state's mindset around performance and development. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in...[01:16] Initial state of Utah's performance management system[06:23] Value of continuous learning and curiosity in government [10:06] Defining the “why” for performance management in Utah[17:02] Risks and Resistance in Systemic Change[20:06] Quarterly employee check-ins initiative[25:59] Balancing fairness and measurement without alienating staff [34:28] Creation of a system-wide talent mobility program [40:01] Development of incentive structures and bonus allocations [44:22] Sustainability and future of the programPerformance Management is a Sector-Spanning ChallengePerformance management has a notorious reputation, often maligned as bureaucratic and misaligned. These challenges aren't confined to just the private sector. Public organizations often face a wealth of bureaucracy and challenges that can inhibit transformation, compounded by a cultural tendency towards silence and an adequacy mindset.When John assumed his role in 2021 for the state of Utah, over 70% of employees had an “unknown” performance rating, and only 16% had received annual reviews. The pervasive culture of silence fostered disengagement and suspicion, and performance management, where it occurred, was simply about maintaining adequacy—a relic from nearly a century and a half of defensive bureaucracy.From Compliance to ConnectionThe first pivotal move was defining purpose. Clarity on the “why” behind performance management is crucial. For Utah, the why was growth: enabling employees to learn and grow while retaining top talent—shifting away from the punitive roots of performance management. As John says: “Employees don't want feedback, they want connection. They don't want evaluation, they want attention”.One of the new steps John took was to require quarterly check-in conversations with all employees. The effect was transformational: from just 16% of employees having annual reviews to 89% participating in four quarterly check-ins within the first year. This regular cadence broke the culture of silence, making communication a legal and cultural imperative.Overhauling the System: What ChangedWhere most organizations tinker at the edges, Utah's public sector embraced bold, structural change. They implemented legislation for conversations, which included quarterly check-ins and annual reviews, demonstrating a high-level commitment to improving performance management.Only 30% of managers previously had any training, and now, over 87% have been developed in crucial skills such as feedback, resilience, and collaboration. Utah also funds performance management by reallocating cost-of-living adjustments and introducing performance-driven bonuses. Goals now consist of both output-aligned objectives and developmental “how” objectives, pushing employees to reflect on and improve their impact.Evidence of a Transformed CulturePerformance conversations have become increasingly meaningful. The organization saw a 40% increase in first-year exits for cause—not a sign of ruthless weeding out, but of identifying and addressing performance issues sooner, thereby improving overall health without a drop in retention. High-potential (HIPO) employee retention rates rose 16% above the general population, and newly calibrated bonus systems rewarded and motivated top talent. Utah's success has garnered attention from major institutions—including Harvard and the London School of Economics—looking to distill lessons from its model. Resources & People MentionedUtah Governor's OfficeUtah LegislatureHarvard UniversityLSE HB0104GRIT Initiative      Connect with John BarrandJohn BarrandConnect With Red Thread ResearchWebsite: Red Thread ResearchOn LinkedInOn FacebookOn TwitterSubscribe to WORKPLACE STORIES