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Local Gov Life - S01 Episode 02: Go Ahead—Laugh!

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Oct 12, 2017

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This episode takes an in-depth look at humor in the workplace and explores how leaders use humor as an effective leadership tool.

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Oct 12, 2017

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ICMA is a nonprofit dedicated to advancing professional local government management throughout the world. Local Gov Life is a mix of stories, insights, and advice from local government leaders.

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Local Gov Life - S01 Episode 02: Go Ahead—Laugh!: This episode takes an in-depth look at humor in the workplace and explores how leaders use humor as an effective leadership tool. by Local Gov Life
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Local Gov Life - S01 Episode 03: Reinvigorating Downtown: Episode 3 takes an in-depth look at the downtown initiatives of three different communities and the strategies their local government leaders are using to reinvigorate their downtown districts. by Local Gov Life
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Local Gov Life - S01 Episode 06: The Next Generation of Leaders: Episode 6 of Local Gov Life explores this issue by asking next-generation leaders and managers about effective ways to attract and retain young talent in local government. by Local Gov Life
21 min listen
Local Gov Life - United Front Episode 01: See What You Can Become: In this episode of United Front, Bonnie Svrcek, city manager of Lynchburg, VA, opens up about her career and also discusses various aspects of women in the workplace. by Local Gov Life
29 min listen
Local Gov Life - S01 Episode 05: The Opioid Epidemic: Episode 5 explores how communities use collaboration and innovation as effective tools for responding to the current opioid crisis. by Local Gov Life
15 min listen
Local Gov Life - United Front Episode 06: Julie Underwood Won’t Let Fear Get in the Way: In this final episode of LocalGov Life “United Front,” Julie Underwood, city manager of Mercer Island, Washington describes her career, her philosophy on finding mentors, and how she manages the “second shift.” by Local Gov Life
19 min listen
Local Gov Life - S02 Episode 07: Fighting the Threat of Climate Change and Rising Sea Levels: In this episode of Local Gov Life, ICMA member, chief resiliency officer, and assistant city manager of Miami Beach, Susanne Torriente, sits down with ICMA to give us a snapshot of Miami Beach's current infrastructure, discusses how residents take part in the fight against climate change, and provides great insight for other local governments planning to build rising sea-level resiliency programs in their community. by Local Gov Life
11 min listen
Local Gov Life - S01 Episode 01: Community and Organizational Volunteerism: This episode of Local Gov Life takes an in-depth look at volunteering and will look at how communities attract and manage volunteers. by Local Gov Life
17 min listen
Local Gov Life - United Front Episode 03: Think More Positively of Your Strengths: In this episode of United Front, Gina Holt opens up about her longstanding career in government (both private and public) and discusses what it has been like as a woman working in a male-dominated field. by Local Gov Life
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Local Gov Life - S02 Episode 01: Reacting, Recovering, and Rebuilding from Hurricane Disaster: In this episode of Local Gov Life, Paul Shives looks back at preparedness and response efforts, talk about the community's challenges - then and now, and reveals leadership lessons learned from the worst natural disaster in the state's history. by Local Gov Life
23 min listen
Local Gov Life - S02 Episode 06: Resilience in the Aftermath of September 11th: In this episode, Professor Patrick Malone reflects on the leadership lessons he learned first hand in the wake of 9/11 and how he sees them being applied on a daily basis on the local government level. by Local Gov Life
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Local Gov Life – S06 Episode 03: Complex Issues Require Effective Communication Skills: Local governments have a duty to keep their community informed, especially during trying times. In this episode we look at how top local government leaders effectively communicate-- especially around challenging topics. Our speakers, Greg Hermann, deputy city manager San Luis Obispo, California; Yocelyn Galiano, village manager, Pinecrest, Florida; and Mike Ekey, assistant city manager, Ramor, Missouri, all shared strategies and tips that will help any leader improve their personal communication skills and provide insights on how to develop those skills within their staff and organization. by Local Gov Life
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Local Gov Life - United Front Episode 04: Marcela Piedra Advises “Never Stop Learning”: In this episode of United Front, Marcela Piedra, the first female CAO of El Centro, California believes that no matter where you are in your career, you always need to be learning. by Local Gov Life
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Local Gov Life - S02 Episode 02: When a Public Health Crisis Comes to Town: In this episode of Local Gov Life, A.C. Gonzalez and Sana Syed cover how they navigated the Ebola crisis that struck Dallas three years ago. by Local Gov Life
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Local Gov Life - S02 Episode 03: When a Tornado Strikes: In this episode of Local Gov Life, Tim Gleason, former city manager of Washington, Illinois, discusses how he managed the crisis of an EF-4 tornado striking his community. by Local Gov Life
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Local Gov Life - S02 Episode 04: Navigating Through a Municipal Bankruptcy: In this episode of Local Gov Life, Kurt Wilson, City manager of Stockton California discusses his city's fiscal crisis and its aftermath. by Local Gov Life
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Local Gov Life - S01 Episode 04: ICMA Annual Conference Preview: This episode helps the listener prepare for the 2016 ICMA Annual Conference in Kansas City, Missouri. Listen to host committee members and conference attendees discuss how this year's conference will be a 'transformative' experience. by Local Gov Life
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Local Gov Life - S05 Episode 01: Strategic Planning: Every community needs a strategic plan. It can be hard to zero in on the right process and follow through on what you learn. Our experts explain how to get it done. by Local Gov Life
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Local Gov Life - S03 Episode 02: Local Government - It's a Rewarding Profession: We sit down with Carl Valente and discuss the current state of the local government management profession and why it feels great to make a difference in people’s lives. by Local Gov Life
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Local Gov Life - United Front Episode 05: Chris Volkers Gives Back to the Next Generation: In this episode, Chris Volkers, City Manager of Moorhead, Minnesota, talks about advice she received when she was starting her career—listen first before you speak—and gives advice to young women now beginning their careers. by Local Gov Life
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Local Gov Life - SCV19 Episode 03 - Tools and Techniques for Managing COVID-19 Recovery Costs: ICMA Weekly Community Conversations on the Coronavirus In this webinar Mark O’Mara, director of recovery for Hagerty Consulting, and ICMA Strategic Partner, discusses federal funding opportunities related to COVID-19, and the many puzzle pieces, including the CARES Act, FEMA Public Assistance, and funding from Health and Human Services/Centers for Disease Control, Housing and Urban Development, Small Business Administration, Federal Transit Administration, and Community Disaster Loans. He answers questions from local government participants and suggests five initial steps for city and county managers to help manage cost recovery. by Local Gov Life
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Local Gov Life - S05 Episode 02: Human Trafficking: Human trafficking could be happening in your community. Local government workers are uniquely positioned to identify and investigate indicators of human trafficking. Our experts explain what you need to know. by Local Gov Life
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Local Gov Life - S03 Episode 04: Bertha Henry Believes There is Nothing More Rewarding Than Public Service: In this Episode, Bertha Henry talks about the challenges her community faces and has faced—from natural disasters to the recent school shooting in Parkland, Florida—and how it has brought people together. by Local Gov Life
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Local Gov Life - United Front Episode 02: Step Out of Your Box, Step Out of Your Office: In this episode of United Front, Dana Muscott, city manager of Bay City, MI, opens up about the importance of work/life balance and why it's okay to just say no. by Local Gov Life
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Local Gov Life - S02 Episode 05: An Earthquake and its Aftermath in New Zealand: In this episode of Local Gov Life, Simon Markham describe how his New Zealand community continues to rebuild seven years after a devastating earthquake. by Local Gov Life
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Local Gov Life - S04 Episode 01: Learn as a Mentee, Be a Mentor, and Pay It Forward: We caught up with some ICMA members at our Annual Conference in Baltimore to learn what it means to be a good mentor, and some of the most valuable ways that you can pay it forward. by Local Gov Life
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Local Gov Life - S05 Episode 04: Customer Service in the Local Government Space: People remember local government interactions for two primary reasons: they had a great experience, or they had a terrible one. But how do you foster a customer service mindset? by Local Gov Life
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Local Gov Life - ICMA Weekly Community Conversations on the Coronavirus - Impact on Public Health: In this 30-minute recorded teleconference, Dr. E. Oscar Alleyne, chief of programs and services, National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO), provides an update on COVID-19 and the impact that community mitigation can have on the spread of the virus. Following his brief presentation, ICMA asked questions on a range of topics. by Local Gov Life
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Local Gov Life - S04 Episode 03: How to Best Your Budget: Budget season can be intimidating for local government. In this episode, ICMA Members share stories of personal resilience while maneuvering the budgeting process. by Local Gov Life
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Local Gov Life - S03 Episode 03: The Rewards of Adopting the Council-Manager Form of Government: In this episode of “Making a Difference," we sit down with Dr. Robert Fortner, community stakeholder and activist for the council-manager form of government. by Local Gov Life
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Local Gov Life - SCV19 Episode 23 - COVID-19 Mass Vaccination: Preliminary Guidance for Local Government Leaders and Managers: On September 16, 2020, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC), released the COVID-19 Vaccination Program Interim Playbook for Jurisdiction Operations. With this publication’s release the clock is ticking for state and local entities to prepare for the rollout of potential vaccines for the disease caused by the novel new coronavirus. This teleconference offered advice and guidance for local government leaders and managers on (1) what is in the playbook and (2) strategies for preparing your community, jurisdiction, and staff now for a mass vaccination program against COVID-19. by Local Gov Life
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