Podcast appearances and mentions of scott lazenby

In this episode we return to Trillium, Oregon to visit our fictional hero and the “James Bond” of the public sector, Ben Cromarty.  As true fan-boys of author Scott Lazenby, we were enthralled to partake in a new bureaucratic adventure.  However, as Ben began slipping in and out of statutory loopholes without hesitation or remorse, aligning himself with questionable nonprofits, throwing basic principles of competitive procurement to the wind, and hobnobbing with venture capitalists, we found ourselves questioning our loyalty and devotion.  Is Ben a double-agent fixated on watching his state government burn?   Did Ben sell us all out for a few craft beers and a couple hipster friends?  Are the feds Ben’s next target?  Can a humble EPA agent named Walter Peck save us by shutting this whole mess down? Dear bearcats, you only live twice: once when you are born and once when you stare true bureaucracy in the face.  Let the intergovernmental mayhem commence! Sorry for the lack of episodes…. It has been a cruel summer in bearcat country.   We will attempt to get back to our biweekly production as soon as our schedules show a little mercy.  Please feel free to express your disgust: redtaped@outlook.com  (email) and @RedTapedPodcast (Twitter).  Book: State of the City by Scott Lazenby Drink: The Vesper (If want to get drunk while increasing your deadlift, Coach Rip will show you the way: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgL2IWuXiy8 ) Upcoming Episodes: The Dichotomy of Leadership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin How Proust Can Change Your Life by Alain de Botton State of the Pod- Midyear Review The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni

Feeling hopeless, lost, and stuck? It happens to most people at some point or multiple points in their lives.  Fortunately, the solution is easy: 1.) find a manic pixie dream girl; 2.) expand your mind by consuming some “not-red-rocks”; and 3.) lucid dream yourself to a new reality--Basic stuff, people!  We hope you are hungry because this week we are reading Out of the Maze: An Amazing Way to Get Unstuck by Spencer Johnson and concluding the “Red Taped: Cheese Trilogy.”  Brace yourself as we wrap up this epic hero’s journey and celebrate the return of the fable-writing king. Book: Out of the Maze by Spencer Johnson Drink: Assorted local ciders from Mt. Defiance and Cobbler Mountain (Mint Juleps also had a preshow appearance). Show Schedule: 5/27- The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin by America’s weird uncle Ben. 6/10- State of the City by Scott Lazenby 6/24- The Dichotomy of Leadership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin 7/8- How Proust Can Change Your Life by Alain De Botton Links: More about the hero’s journey (pdf file): http://www.tlu.ee/~rajaleid/montaazh/Hero%27s%20Journey%20Arch.pdf The truth about John Chapman (aka Johnny Appleseed): http://mentalfloss.com/article/62113/9-facts-tell-true-story-johnny-appleseed More about the manic pixie dream girl trope in fiction: https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ManicPixieDreamGirl It’s been 50 years since Mr. Rogers taught Congress that “they can stop when they want to.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKy7ljRr0AA Attributes/Clips: Opening music: The Planets, Op. 32-IV Jupiter Bringer of Jollity by Gustav Holst performed by Skidmore College Orchestra (CC PD) Quotes: “Die a hero or live long enough to become a villain.” The Dark Knight (film), 2008 “It’s not a lie if you believe it.” Seinfeld: “The Beard” (TV), 1995

Do you have a minute?  How about sixty?  If so, please join us as we meet the New One Minute Manager by Ken Blanchard and Spencer Johnson.  In addition to offering a plethora of “1-minute man” jokes, we eventually get around to sharing our analysis of this management classic.  We also criticize management cults after unconditionally pledging ourselves to a Red Priestess, proclaim the power of motivational screensavers, consider tattoo placement options for managers, learn how not to train a dog, and impregnate a pause or two. There is a little GoT talk at the beginning but it is spoiler free. Book: The New One Minute Manager by Ken Blanchard and Spencer Johnson Drink: The Red Priestess (https://www.pastemagazine.com/blogs/lists/2014/04/10-great-game-of-thrones-themed-cocktails.html) Show Schedule: 5/13- Out of the Maze: An A-Mazing Way to Get Unstuck by Spencer Johnson 5/27- The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin 6/10- State of the City by Scott Lazenby 6/24- The Dichotomy of Leadership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin 7/8- How Proust Can Change Your Life by Alain De Botton Attributes/Clips: Closing: Opening dialogue to “One Minute Man” music video by Missy Elliot

This week we discuss Playing with Fire by Scott Lazenby and introduce you to Ben Cromarty, city manager of Trillium, Oregon and original bad-boy MPA.  When he is not picking fights with unions, circumventing city council rules, or backpacking in the midst of winter, you can find him in his office seducing middle-aged women via his government-official email. This book is among the best public management case-studies we have read and weaves in valuable lessons about budgeting, political strategy, negotiation tactics, and a few other do’s and absolute don’ts.  We also discuss micro vs regular cheating, the dark-ages of the internet, and potential re-branding of Red Taped as a natural sleep aid. We are lonely, contact us: Twitter @RedTapedPodcast or via email at redtaped@outlook.com.     Book: Playing with Fire by Scott Lazenby Drink:  A random Oregon wine that Andy happened to have on hand Upcoming Episodes: 12/3- The No A**hole Rule by Robert Sutton 12/17- Emotional Intelligence 2.0 by Travis Bradberry and Jean Greaves 12/31- The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson 1/7- State of the Pod: A Review of 2018 and Plans for 2019 1/14- We need some recommendations, please help! Attributes and References: Interview with Scott Lazenby: https://elgl.org/podcast-between-2-interns-with-lake-oswego-city-manager-scott-lazenby/ The State of Affairs: Rethinking Infidelity by Esther Perel (book) and related TED talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2AUat93a8Q  Opening Music: Three Stories by Blue Dot Sessions from the album Skittle (CC BY NC) Closing Music: Pedalrider by Blue Dot Sessions from the album Skittle (CC BY NC)

Unfortunately, Inside Bureaucracy almost took us out. Fortunately, the magnificent and magical phoenix that is Red Taped was reborn this week in the fictional flames of Playing with Fire by Scott Lazenby. Since we are taking a break from our normal genre of books, we are providing you, our listener(s?), with a short trailer.  Get the book and join us this Sunday for the full episode. As always, you can reach us on Twitter @RedTapedPodcast or drop us an email at redtaped@outlook.com.     Music: Admin by A.A. Aalto from the album The West (CC BY NC)

Q. What pairs best with cheap cheese? A. Apparently, bureaucrat tears. This week we drink several bottles of wine, get emotional, regret major life decisions, opine on the wonders of guava paste, and think deeply about change.   We also get a visit from 50’s dad, who is still trying to make friends and influence them.   It is time to quit your hemming-and-hawing and join us for our review of Who Moved My Cheese?  by Spencer Johnson, M.D. Please consider sniffing and scurrying over to our twitter (@RedTapedPodcast) or dropping us an email (redtaped@outlook.com).  We are currently working on our reading list for 2019.  If you want us to cover a book, just leave a 5-star review on ITunes that includes the title and author… Quid pro quo, dear listener, quid pro quo… Upcoming Episodes: 11/5- Inside Bureaucracy by Anthony Downs 11/19- Playing with Fire by Scott Lazenby 12/3- The No A**hole Rule by Robert Sutton Production Note:  Sorry this episode was late.  I was busy binge-watching Making a Murderer on Netflix because…priorities, I guess.  -Larry Attributes: Opening Song: “Clavinet Cora Theme” by Lobo Loco from the Free Music Archive (CC BY)

Michael Brown--Hillsboro, OR city manager--views his council meetings, in part, as "performances." To that end, we take a behind-the-scenes tour of Hillsboro's unique state of the city addresses, where there are comedy routines, acting cameos by former officials, and text message polls. Plus, the dramatic vote on last year's sanctuary city policy. "State of the City" book by Scott Lazenby: https://www.amazon.com/State-City-Scott-Lazenby/dp/1977683630/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8 City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 and 2017 by ELGL.org. Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/. Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet. Listen to the newest project from City Council Chronicles, the eight-part "Tear It Down" audio story, available at www.tearitdownpodcast.com. Music credits: News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attributionlicense (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://incompetech.com

In today's 1.Q, Texas A&M - Corpus Christi AD Scott Lazenby covers the advantages of being an AD with a compliance background, how he honed his external skill set in preparation to lead a department, how senior compliance leaders can learn more & get involved with key revenue projects & the general ceiling for the TAMU-CC brand.   

The interns make their triumphant return! Roger Gonzalez and Mark Yager talked with Lake Oswego, OR city manager and Portland State professor, Scott Lazenby. Their conversation covered innovations in local government, getting rid of the performance review and more.