LeaderGOV Learning

In this LeaderGov podcast, author and speaker Brenda Viola shares how to have greater impact in communication. 

As a former local government PIO, news anchor, and QVC host, Brenda shares how to be heard without screaming (actually, that’s the title of her book!).  

In the podcast, she discusses: 

• Information versus communication
• Implementing the HEARD method to better communication 
• How to plan for communication pushback
• Secrets to eloquence and charisma

Buy a copy of How to Be Heard Without Screaming!: https://www.amazon.com/How-Heard-Without-Screaming-Skillfully/dp/B0D11TMWJ2

Is your local government or department as innovative as you’d like? 

In this podcast, guest Nadia Hansen shares her knowledge of helping local government leaders innovate. Nadia has 20 years of local government experience and is currently the Global Digital Transformation Executive for SalesForce.  

In this podcast you’ll hear about: 

• Strategies to overcome a risk averse mindset
• How sponsorship grows successful innovation
• Partnering and collaborating with vendors and leaders

In this LeaderGov podcast, Ron Gailey, OnPointe-Insights Founder, shares his expertise in helping local governments act strategically with data insights and clarity. 

Ron’s approach to data and research will help you as you consider how to get quality stakeholder insights from surveys and other tools.  In the podcast he discusses:

• Hearing the needs of the many versus the needs of few 
• Collection data methods pros and cons
• The value of a multiple year approach 
• Gaining citizen support using a well presented challenge 

In this LeaderGov podcast, Dr. Randy Ross, best selling author of "Remarkable!" and "Fire Proof Happiness" navigates the intricacies for cultivating a workplace where inspiration thrives and value flourishes. 

Aware of the limitations of motivation, Dr. Ross highlights the distinction of workplace inspiration, personal passion and team objectives.  He also shares: 

• Connecting individual passions with collective goals and objectives.
• The trilogy of inspirational and remarkable organizational culture.
• Four pillars to creating a compelling culture and inspirational environment