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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 thriving future for our cities. From the front lines to the city manager’s office, we want to bring you a wide variety of perspectives, and create an ongoing dialogue about healthy leadership and thriving teams.
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weekly
Average audio length:
51 minutes
Guest interviews
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Video podcast
English
United States
102 episodes
since May 6, 2024
episodic
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Today we are joined by Robert Hanna, President of Strategic Services at ZacTax, who shares insights on authentic leadership in public service. Discover why combating overwhelm, empowering your team, and embracing challenges are essential to thriving cities, and learn practical advice for caring for…
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Join us as Keith Baldinger, Assistant Town Manager of Shrewsbury, MA, reflects on his journey in public service starting with mowing parks. Discover how Keith navigates the shift from hands-on work to empowering teams, celebrates big and small wins, and finds fulfillment in public service. This epi…
This episode originally aired April 15, 2025. Thomas Hunter is currently the City Manager for the city of Liberty Hill, Texas.
Join us for a conversation with Thomas Hunter, the Assistant City Manager of Pflugerville, TX. Discover how to navigate the challenges of public service by embracing coll…
In this episode, we are thrilled to welcome back Euriah W. Brown! She is the HR Director in Greenville, TX, and the author of Don't Be A DUMB Smartphone: Essential Reprogramming for Life and Leadership. Chad and Euriah have a great discussion, sharing insights about the importance of intentionally …
We’ve partnered with LJA to bring you episodes of Leading Thriving Cities with a focus on public works and engineering. Join us for such a great conversation with Jonathan Wheat, the Director of Engineering for the City of Carrollton. Jonathan shares insights on bridging communication gaps with his…
We are excited to present a special episode in partnership with UMANT! Chad traveled to Flower Mound, TX, for an engaging live discussion about leadership in public service, battling with burnout, and the value of establishing a sustainable pace early in your career. Be sure to listen until the end…
Our guest today is LaShon Ross, she is the Deputy City Manager of Plano, TX, and she shares invaluable insights from her 35 years in public service. LaShon emphasizes the importance of embracing imperfection, modeling vulnerability, and the value of legacy. The discussion covers the shift from tech…
Today, we have the pleasure of speaking with Jon Amundson, the City Manager of Richland, WA. In our conversation, Jon shares his insights on creating an environment that promotes problem-solving rather than rushing to find solutions on our own. He discusses handling criticism on social media, learn…
Join us for a special episode of Leading Thriving Cities as we partner with LJA to bring you impactful stories centered on public works and engineering. With 45 years of experience, Jim Proce shares his insights on building sustainable infrastructure, investing in people, and the importance of humi…
We’re back with the second part of Leading Thriving Cities Live! This episode was recorded live at the 2026 TMHRA Conference. If you missed part one, be sure to check out episode 71. Chad continues the discussion with guests Matthew Wright, Tadd Philips, and Perla Ceped, along with a terrific live …
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