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Episode 08 - Allen Banks
Today, Chief Allen Banks of the Round Rock Police Department joins us. We talk about how important it is for police officers to see their work as more than just a job. Chief Banks explains that it's essential for...
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Episode 07 - Dean Huard
How do you find time in the crazy schedule of a city manager to take care of yourself? “If we did it in combat, we can do it in everyday life.” Today’s guest, Dean Huard, has some fascinating insight into the...
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Episode 06 - David Morgan
What is the legacy of a city manager? David Morgan is the city manager of Georgetown, Texas, ranked as the fastest growing city in America. He dives into the legacy a city staff can leave for the future. He has real...
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Episode 05 - Matt Davis
What does it mean to be an authentic leader in law enforcement? Today’s guest, Matt Davis, is a Lieutenant for the Arapaho County Sheriff’s office. He shares insight on what it’s like to experience things as a police...
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Episode 04 - Emily Crawford
How can city managers learn to set healthy boundaries? Today’s guest, Emily Crawford, the City Manager for Brownwood, Texas, helps us understand the effort that goes into every decision that crosses a city manager’s...
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Episode 03 - Willie Richards
How do we deploy healthy vulnerability to lead the next generation in law enforcement? Today’s guest, Assistant Chief Willie Richards, from Round Rock Police Department, helps us understand the weight carried by every...
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Episode 02 - Karen Daly
How has the world changed for women in public leadership over the last 30 years? Spoiler alert: it’s changed a lot and it’s been a difficult journey. Today’s guest, Karen Daly, is a legend in city management, and the...
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Episode 01 - Katherine Caffrey
How do you find wins as a city manager when all the challenges are so complex? Today we have a conversation with Katherine Caffrey, former Deputy City Manager of Cedar Park, Texas about the increasingly complex...
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Introducing Leading Thriving Cities
About Leading Thriving Cities
Leading Thriving Cities is a Forward Partners Production designed to shine a spotlight on leadership in public service. We have deep conversations about sustainability and how we create a...
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