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Episode 64 - Book Edition with Matt Wright
It's time for the Forward Partners book club! Today, we're joined by Matthew Wright, the HR Director from Buda, TX. Matt is taking over the podcast to interview Chad about his new book, Win the Battle Against Burnout....
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Rewind Episode 15 - Stephanie Reyes
Join us for an inspiring episode as we sit down with Stephanie Reyes, the City Manager of San Marcos, TX. Stephanie shares her journey of nurturing the city's growth while preserving its unique charm. She delves into...
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Episode 63 - Judson Rex
Today, we are excited to welcome City Manager Judson Rex! Chad and Jud have an incredible conversation about the weight of leadership in public service. They discuss the significance of making intentional choices,...
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Episode 62 - Bradley Ford
Today, we had a deep conversation with Bradley Ford. He shared the burnout challenges in his city management career and discussed the new journey he is embarking on. He explored the significant impact of gratitude and...
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Rewind Episode 32 - James Hartshorn
We sat down with James Hartshorn, Deputy City Manager of Pflugerville, TX. James shares his inspiring leadership journey and highlights the vital role of mentorship in city management. Discover how building strong...
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Episode 61 - Abbey Reece
Today, we are excited to be joined by Abbey Reece, the Assistant City Manager of Justin, TX! We had a great conversation about the challenges of growth and the courage required to embark on your own growth journey....
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Rewind Episode 10 - Mike Harmon
Mike Harmon is the Chief of Police for Cedar Park, Texas. Chief Harmon shares with us his optimism about the next generation of officers and discusses how leadership is evolving to prepare for future generations. He...
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Episode 60 - Kristen Las
Today, Kristen Las, the Town Manager of Westford, MA, joins us to share her personal journey, which began with her love of weather and led her to her current role as Town Manager. She reminds us of the importance of...
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Episode 59 - Micheal Boese
In today’s episode, we sit down with Michael Boese, the President of Clear Career Professionals. He offers a unique perspective, having served as a police chief, city manager, and now serving cities with Clear Career...
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Rewind Episode 25 - Russell Sander
Our guest today is Russell Sander, the Assistant City Manager of Marble Falls, TX. Russell shares his journey to city management, which began in the fire service. He emphasizes the importance of self-investment,...
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Episode 58 - Colby Collins
Today we are joined by Colby Collins, Assistant to the City Manager of Cedar Hill, TX. Colby shares his journey in public service and the importance of mentorship and personal growth. It's a fantastic conversation...
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Episode 57 - Jeff Thompson
Today, we had an insightful conversation with Jeff Thompson, the Executive Director of the Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool. He shared his valuable perspectives on the importance of intentional...
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