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    The Scientific Mindset: Rethinking How We Lead and Decide: A Conversation with Prof. Stefan H. Thomke

    11/09/2026 | 59 mins.
    Experience and intuition often guide our decisions. But what happens when our assumptions prove wrong? How can leaders challenge what they think they know and make better decisions grounded in evidence? What does it take to build organizations that experiment, learn from failure, and turn uncertainty into opportunity? And how can thinking like a scientist make us better leaders? Join host Michael J. Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Prof. Stefan H. Thomke at Harvard Business School and author of The Scientific Mindset: How Thinking Scientifically Drives Better Business Decisions
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    Connecting Health Care Through Data, Standards, and Trust: A Conversation with Dr. Thomas Keane

    11/02/2026 | 59 mins.
    What will it take to make health data available securely when and where patients and clinicians need it? How can government reduce regulatory burdens while protecting privacy, safety, and trust? And what role should federal standards play as artificial intelligence moves more deeply into clinical care? Join host Michael J. Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Dr. Thomas Keane, National Coordinator for Health Information Technology at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
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    Leading GAO Through Change: A Conversation with Orice W. Brown, Acting Comptroller General of the United States

    10/26/2026 | 59 mins.
    What does it take to lead the Government Accountability Office (GAO) at a time of significant change across government? How is the agency addressing critical challenges involving fraud, national security, emerging technologies, cybersecurity, and rising health care costs? And how is GAO itself evolving to remain responsive, innovative, and ready for the challenges ahead? Join host Michael J. Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Orice W. Brown, Acting Comptroller General of the United States and head of the U.S. Government Accountability Office.

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    When Success Is No Longer Enough: Reinventing Leadership at the Top — A Conversation with Andrea Petrone.

    10/19/2026 | 59 mins.
    What happens when the leadership approach that brought you success is no longer enough? How can one lead with clarity when expectations are rising and certainty is in short supply? And how can executives reinvent themselves without losing sight of who they are? Join host Michael J. Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Andrea Petrone, author of Reinvention at the Top: The Playbook for CEOs to Lead Under Pressure on a special edition of The Business of Government Hour — Conversation with Authors Series.
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    Six Leadership Actions to Bridge Perspectives, Strengthen Teams, and Create Value

    10/12/2026 | 54 mins.
    Differences in perspective can divide teams, erode trust, and undermine performance. But what if those same differences hold the key to stronger leadership and better results? How can leaders bridge competing viewpoints, build more effective teams, and turn differences into a source of lasting value? Join host Michael J. Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Susan MacKenty Brady and Lieutenant General (Ret.) Leslie C. Smith, co-authors of All the Difference: Six Leadership Actions to Bridge Perspectives, Strengthen Teams, and Create Value, on The Business of Government Hour.
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About The Business of Government Hour
The Business of Government Hour, hosted by Michael J. Keegan, features a conversation with government executives and thought leaders who are changing the way government does business. The show explores topics such as leadership, management, technology, innovation, public service, as well as the mission of government in the 21st century.
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