Summary

Dr. Samose L. Mays is the Parks and Recreation Director of Bryan County Georgia. He manages both North Bryan County Recreation and South Bryan County Recreation. Dr. Mays is also the founder of the Minority Recreational Leadership Academy (MRLA).

Show Notes

Dr. Mays is also the founder of the Minority Recreational Leadership Academy (MRLA). The Minority Recreational Leadership Academy (MRLA) was formed to encourage more minorities to seek leadership positions in parks and recreation through mentorships and professional development. The MRLA is composed of recreational professionals from around the country with diverse academic backgrounds. Dr. Mays is also a member of NRPA (National Recreation and Park Association), NACPRO (National Association of County Parks and Recreation Officials), GRPA (Georgia Recreation and Park Association), and the Black Doctoral Network (BDN). He is a Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP), Certified Youth Sports Administrator (CYSA), and Aquatics Facilities Operator (AFO). His dissertation research in bullying prevention identifies that when youth are bullied in recreational sports, their athletics participation decreases a year later. Dr. Mays was recently inducted into the National Society of Leadership and Success.

In this episode we talk about:

•  Empowering Your Staff and Leading by Example
•  Dropout to Doctor. Steps to Becoming a Leader in Parks and Recreation
•  The Benefits of Diversity in the Workplace

 

What is Perseverance?

Perseverance is the act of continuing to pursue something despite facing setbacks or failures. Eventually, perseverance will lead to achievements, which are a direct result of hard work and the desire to continue to push until you have reached it.

 

 

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