Polly Walker Director of Organizational Performance & Innovation City of Henderson, NV LinkedIn Polly Walker, Director of Organizational Performance and Innovation for the City of Henderson, Nevada joined the podcast to discuss the City’s achievement of earning the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award. She talked about why the City chose to go after the award, … Continued
Rochelle Haynes Managing Director What Works Cities Certification Results for America LinkedIn Carrie Bishop Data Initiative Lead, Government Innovation Program Bloomberg Philanthropies LinkedIn Two guests joined the podcast to talk about the Bloomberg Philanthropies What Works Cities Certification program. Rochelle Haynes is the Managing Director for What Works Cities Certification at Results for America and … Continued
Brooks Williams City Manager City of Ferris, TX LinkedIn Brooks Williams, City Manager for the City of Ferris, Texas joined the podcast to discuss his passion for public service and building a responsive government. He shared how he transformed the City of Ferris into a results-driven local government and how they measure operating efficiency. He … Continued
Kellye Mazzoli Founder & City Executive Coach City Boss Coaching LinkedIn Kellye Mazzoli, Founder & City Executive Coach at City Boss Coaching joined the podcast to discuss coaching those who lead our communities. She shared her transition from local government to coaching, what her coaching sessions entail, and how she stays up to date with … Continued
Scott Markley Research Director National Zoning Atlas LinkedIn Scott Markley, Research Director for the National Zoning Atlas joined the podcast to discuss land use planning and residential segregation. He shared the Connecticut origins of the National Zoning Atlas, what the data is telling us, and how communities can utilize the atlas. This episode was recorded … Continued
Michael Jordan City Administrator City of Portland, OR LinkedIn Michael Jordan, the City Administrator for the City of Portland, Oregon, joined the podcast to discuss Portland’s transition to a new form of government. He talked about the change approved in 2022 and the work that went into preparing the organization for its first elections under … Continued
Kim Nakahodo Deputy City Administrator City of North Kansas City, MO LinkedIn Kim Nakahodo, a 2020 ELGL Top Influencer and Deputy City Administrator for the City of North Kansas City, Missouri joined to podcast to discuss her journey in local government. She shared the value of professional organizations and the importance of empowering and engaging … Continued
Glen Cole Assistant City Manager and Community Development Director City of Rolling Meadows, IL Bio Glen Cole, the Assistant City Manager and Community Development Director for City of Rolling Meadows, Illinois joined the podcast to discuss intoxicating hemp regulation at the local government level. He shared how intoxicating hemp is different than recreational marijuana and … Continued
Joseph Toney Acting City Manager City of Malibu, CA LinkedIn Alexis Brown Deputy City Manager City of Malibu, CA LinkedIn Two guests joined the podcast to talk about the response to the Palisades Fire. Joseph Toney is the Acting City Manager for Malibu and Alexis Brown is the Deputy City Manager for Malibu. They discussed … Continued
Michael Welker Director of Policy and Research Partnerships ncIMPACT Initiative LinkedIn Michael Welker, Director of Policy and Research Partnerships for the ncIMPACT Initiative at the UNC School of Government joined the podcast to discuss managing change. He talked about a recent report they released on Managing Disruption in a Rapidly Changing World. He shared why … Continued
