Personal & Professional Growth featuring Fire Chief Gabe Benmoussa of Milton, GA
In this episode of the LeaderGov Podcast, Bill Stark and Fire Chief Gabe Benmoussa dive into the essential topic of personal and professional growth for local government leaders and teams. This episode explores how cities and counties can create cultures of excellence, foster leadership development, and invest in their people.Special guest Chief Gabe shares practical insights on building a growth-oriented organization, preparing for succession, and making professional development a daily priority.
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Better Goal Setting for Local Government Teams
The podcast episode of the LeaderGov podcast features Andrea Scott, Director of Talent Acquisition for Harris County, Texas. In this episode, Scott discusses effective strategies for setting clear and actionable goals within local government teams. She emphasizes the importance of aligning goals with the organization's mission and vision, ensuring they are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART). Scott also highlights the value of collaboration and communication in the goal-setting process, encouraging team leaders to engage their members in defining and pursuing objectives that contribute to the community's well-being. The episode offers practical insights and examples to help local government leaders enhance their goal-setting practices and drive meaningful outcomes.
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Improving Decision-Making in Local Government
Improving Decision-Making in Local Government. Perla, Director of Organizational Development and HR for Brownsville, Texas, joins the LeaderGov Podcast to share how local governments can improve decision-making. From fostering collaboration to learning from mistakes, Perla provides real-world insights for better leadership. Whether you're in local government or interested in leadership strategies, this episode is packed with actionable tips. Learn more at https://www.leadergov.com/blog #Leadership #LocalGovernment #DecisionMaking #LeaderGov00:00 - Welcome and Introductions01:22 - Why decision-making starts with collaboration.03:10 - Hiring Right: Lessons Learned06:30 - Participatory Leadership09:00 - Building Trust and Feedback12:45 - Communicating the 'Why'16:20 - Cultural Assessments in Brownsville19:50 - Key Takeaways23:10 - Final Thoughts26:00 - Closing Remarks
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Building a Culture of Ethics and Integrity in Local Government | LeaderGov Podcast
Cultivating Ethics and Integrity in Local Government LeadershipJoin Bill Stark and Lindsey Snyder from LeaderGov as they dive into an insightful discussion on fostering ethics and integrity in local government. Featuring guest speaker William Whitson, the episode highlights the importance of ethical behavior and core values in public service. Learn practical strategies for reinforcing ethical standards within your team, hear real-life examples, and gain valuable advice from seasoned public administrators. Whether you're a municipal leader or a frontline employee, this workshop offers essential guidance on maintaining high ethical standards in local government.#Leadership #EthicsInGovernment #LocalGovernment #LeaderGov #WorkplaceCollaboration #Teamwork #LeadershipDevelopment00:00 Welcome and Introductions02:20 Workshop Overview and Team Ethics03:12 LeaderGov's Services and Announcements06:46 Survey Insights on Ethical Behavior07:47 Challenges in Maintaining Ethical Standards12:25 Guest Speaker: William Whitson on Ethics23:22 Practical Ideas for Promoting Ethics29:35 Interactive Session: Sharing Ideas35:03 Closing Remarks and Contact Information
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Boosting Team Engagement in Local Government with Stan Wilson | LeaderGov Podcast
Welcome to the LeaderGov Podcast, America's premier source for local government leadership and teamwork training. Hosted by Bill Stark and Lindsey Snyder from LeaderGov, this episode features a special guest, Stan Wilson, Director of Human Development, Health and Human Services, and Community Development for Fulton County, Georgia. Stan shares his insights on fostering team engagement, the significance of fun and innovative activities like personality assessments and monthly lunch-and-learns, and the challenges of maintaining team cohesion in a virtual environment. Tune in to learn practical strategies for enhancing team engagement, unlocking incremental efforts, and achieving strategic goals in local governments.00:00 Introduction to LeaderGov Podcast00:33 Importance of Team Engagement01:49 Survey Results on Team Engagement03:53 Introducing Stan Wilson06:16 Stan Wilson's Leadership Insights08:36 Practical Engagement Strategies23:49 Addressing Challenges in Team Engagement29:45 Conclusion and Teamwork Summit
LeaderGov's podcast is for city and county leaders, managers, supervisors and features management, leadership and teamwork best practices from peers in the industry. Our vision is to help equip tens of thousands of local government leaders to thrive in their roles and lead with competency and integrity.
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