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“Governtainment” in City Hall 05/01/2025

“Governtainment” in City Hall Donald Trump’s tariff policies pose an economic threat to Rochester Hills, Michigan — and Republican Mayor Bryan Barnett has not been shy about speaking out. “More robots are made in my city than in any other city in North America,” Barnett told Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed and former Philly Mayor Michael Nutter, along with Citizen Co-founder Larry Platt, in the latest episode of the podcast. “Our two biggest trading partners — and it’s not even close — are Canada and Mexico.” Barnett has held onto the mayoral office for an astounding 18 years — in no small part because of his unique style of “governtainment,” as well as the realization that cities are firmly in the business of customer service. “Our competition isn’t who you think: It’s Amazon,” Barnett says. “If you can get something delivered to your house from across the world in 24 hours, but it takes four or five visits to city hall to get a dog license, people say this just doesn’t make any sense. Most mayors are more practical than political, so while I am Republican, most of my day-to-day work is solving problems for our community.” “What you’re doing is good for the soul of the country,” Reed tells him. Join us for a conversation about getting shit done, all while entertaining your city along the way. Remember to subscribe to the to keep up on all the latest episodes. You can watch from this episode or view the right on YouTube. As cities go, so goes the nation! /episode/index/show/43f2a5c5-bdc4-4f27-9025-b831263e9098/id/36372690

Where Local Matters 04/10/2025

Where Local Matters In this episode, former Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed and former Philly Mayor Michael Nutter, along with Citizen Co-founder Larry Platt, bring Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti onto the show. Cognetti is demonstrating how cities are blazing a way forward amidst the daily chaos spilling out of Washington, D.C. “This is where local matters,” Cognetti says. “At the local level, we’re nimble, we’re able to try things that are harder at the state level, and definitely at the national level.” “I think you’re modeling a new way,” says Platt. “You’re in that mold of the efficient governing wing of the Democratic Party.” Join us for this episode about “green shoots of encouragement” coming right from Scranton, PA. Remember to subscribe to the to keep up on all the latest episodes. You can even watch the conversation play out on . As cities go, so goes the nation! /episode/index/show/43f2a5c5-bdc4-4f27-9025-b831263e9098/id/36074515

The “Elusive Wizard” Of Housing 03/27/2025

The “Elusive Wizard” Of Housing In our latest episode, former Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed and former Philly Mayor Michael Nutter, along with Citizen Co-founder Larry Platt, invite an “elusive wizard” onto the show. Bruce Katz is the Founding Director of the Nowak Metro Finance Lab at Drexel University, and an architect of the National Housing Crisis Task Force at Accelerator For America. “Bruce has forgotten more about cities than I’ll ever know,” Larry tells our mayors before referencing the Trump Administration’s gutting of federal agencies and funding. “Given your experience, Bruce, how scared should we be?” “This is a war on the poor,” Katz says. “This is a war on science. This is abandoning our allies and the dismantling of the federal government. We should be very scared.” That doesn’t mean there is no hope, though. “The U.S. has always shown the power of the local,” Katz tells the hosts. “We are really unlike any other place in the world. We have a long tradition of volunteerism, philanthropy and corporate engagement. It’s local. People are committed to place. This will be our salvation.” Join us for this episode about how to really fix housing in this country. Remember to subscribe to the to keep up on all the latest episodes. You can even watch the conversation play out on . As cities go, so goes the nation! /episode/index/show/43f2a5c5-bdc4-4f27-9025-b831263e9098/id/35874000

Will Civility Save Us? 02/27/2025

Will Civility Save Us? Years of acrimony and conflict in our national politics has unfortunately trickled down to cities, where disdain for civil servants — and each other — has had a chilling effect on the work needed to get things done. So what can we do about it? Former Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed and former Philly Mayor Michael Nutter sat down with Diane Kalen-Sukra, a former city manager, current evangelist for political civility and author of — the perfect guest to explain how we can bring down the temperature of our political conversations … and what happens if we don’t. “Incivility exists on a spectrum,” Kalen-Sukra said, “but it leads to mobbing, harassment, then threats, then violence, and ultimately civil war.” “Has there been an inflection point over the last 10, 15 years, where you saw an uptick in incivility?” Nutter asked. “And when we have a conversation about what happened,” Reed interjected, “The President of the United States has traditionally been the exemplar of behavior and decorum. Donald Trump opened up a tear in the fabric of our society.” “There’s no question that our social fabric is unraveling right now,” Kalen-Sukra responded. “And unless we address incivility intentionally, it is only going to escalate. It spreads like a contagion. Because civility is not about being nice. It's about having the backbone to boldly speak the truth, even in difficult situations." Also on this episode’s Accelerator for America policy segment, the mayors discuss the role of bipartisanship in these times and the importance of “keeping the American team together.” Remember to subscribe to the to keep up on all the latest episodes. You can even watch the conversation play out on . As cities go, so goes the nation! /episode/index/show/43f2a5c5-bdc4-4f27-9025-b831263e9098/id/35439540

Cities Under Siege 02/07/2025

Cities Under Siege On our latest episode, former Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed and former Philly Mayor Michael Nutter invite onto the show Tom Henkey, who served for six years as Chicago's Senior Emergency Management Coordinator. Henkey is currently the Director of Emergency Management for Titan Security Group, and adjunct faculty at DePaul University. In the wake of weather-related emergencies all across the countries, not the least of which being the horrific fires that have devastated L.A., Henkey is a timely and knowledgeable guest for this moment. Emergencies like these, Reed said, show why being a mayor is one of the three toughest jobs in government. “During every mayoralty, there is something unforeseen that happens.” “Yes,” Henkey said, “and two former mayors of Chicago were voted out of office because they botched … or were perceived to have botched a major response to a weather event.” “We thank our first responders for their service,” our hosts noted, “but most people aren’t aware of the service of city emergency managers. So, thank you.” And in our first-ever policy segment from our partners at Accelerator for America, we hear about the National Housing Crisis Task Force, which is currently tackling one of the thorniest issues of our time. Remember to subscribe to the to keep up on all the latest episodes. You can even watch the conversation play out on . As cities go, so goes the nation! /episode/index/show/43f2a5c5-bdc4-4f27-9025-b831263e9098/id/35179405

Baby Qs and BBQs 01/16/2025

Baby Qs and BBQs On the latest episode of our podcast with esteemed former Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed and former Philly Mayor Michael Nutter, we are joined by two special guests. First, Mary Ellen Wiederwohl, President and CEO of Accelerator for America, the nation's preeminent city "do tank," and our dynamic new partner on this podcast. Second, Kansas City, Missouri Mayor Quinton Lucas, known affectionately to Kansas Citians as "Mayor Q." Lucas rose from experiencing homelessness to running Kansas City and he came into office with ambitious, fresh ideas. "I think good mayors find a way to remove barriers," Lucas told our hosts. Join us for this episode of hope that American cities can move the needle on economic mobility forward. And also a little discussion about the age-old rivalries of sports teams and BBQ recipes. Remember to subscribe to the podcast to keep up on all the latest episodes. You can even watch the conversation play out on . As cities go, so goes the nation! /episode/index/show/43f2a5c5-bdc4-4f27-9025-b831263e9098/id/34867765

What This World Needs Now Is ... Laughter 12/27/2024

What This World Needs Now Is ... Laughter On our closing episode of 2024, we thought listeners could use a good laugh. Larry Platt takes us through the year's funniest moments, from how former Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed gets his gangsta lean on to former Philly Mayor Michael Nutter's "drugged up" call-in from his car. This year we had randy guests, mayors incognito and a dead tree in Wilmington, Delaware that just won't be removed. "It's all good! This is the podcast, this is what we do," Larry said, chuckling after guest Devin Cotten of Cleveland's Universal Basic Employment pilot called our hosts..."old." Join us for this special episode that tries not to take 2024 too seriously. Remember to subscribe to the show to keep up on all the latest episodes. You can even watch the conversation play out on YouTube. As cities go, so goes the nation! /episode/index/show/43f2a5c5-bdc4-4f27-9025-b831263e9098/id/34579255

Topple The Machine, Make Fairer The City 12/05/2024

Topple The Machine, Make Fairer The City Chicago’s late, legendary first African-American mayor, Harold Washington propelled his charisma and grassroots support to topple his city’s legendary machine and remake its government — a story brilliantly told in Punch 9 For Harold Washington, which The Citizen screened on the opening night of the Ideas We Should Steal Festival last month. What can Philadelphia today take away from Washington’s political courage in decades past? How to Really Run A City hosts former Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed and former Philly Mayor Michael Nutter, along with The Citizen’s Larry Platt, spoke with filmmaker Joe Winston and New Yorker writer/Macarthur “genius” Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor explored that question in a live taping of the podcast. “Fairer is harder,” Reed told the audience, “if you want a bold, inclusive form of politics, it’s just harder…all of us have got to show up.” Remember to subscribe to the to keep up on all the latest episodes. You can even watch the conversation play out on . As cities go, so goes the nation! /episode/index/show/43f2a5c5-bdc4-4f27-9025-b831263e9098/id/34284245

You Can't Nice Your Way To Victory 11/15/2024

You Can't Nice Your Way To Victory "Well, guys,” Citizen Co-founder Larry Platt starts, “let’s have a little therapy session. What the hell just happened?” On this special episode of How To Really Run A City, former Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed and former Philly Mayor Michael Nutter get together just days after the election to hash out how they’re feeling and what they think turned the tide to President-elect Donald Trump. Despite a “painful, painful map” and impending federal policies that target vulnerable communities, Reed and Nutter offer a few rays of hope. “Presidents have very little power to reach into cities,” Nutter observed. “Make [the president] staff these efforts,” Reed agreed. “It would take four years just to staff up.” Join us for this episode about the power of good leaders in our cities — something needed with increasing urgency in this country. Remember to subscribe to keep up on all the latest episodes. You can even watch the conversation play out on . As cities go, so goes the nation! /episode/index/show/43f2a5c5-bdc4-4f27-9025-b831263e9098/id/33915367

Impatience--One Dead Tree At A Time 10/31/2024

Impatience--One Dead Tree At A Time On this episode of How To Really Run A City, former Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed and former Philly Mayor Michael Nutter speak with Delaware Governor John Carney. Carney is doing something that almost no other governor has done--turned his sights from the highest executive office in the state to the role of mayor (in this case, the mayoralty of Wilmington, DE). Reed and Nutter offer some sage advice and everyone on the show reminisces about what it really takes to get shit done in a city. There's a dead tree that soon-to-be Mayor Carney has been obsessing over that illustrates this point perfectly. "Be impatient," Nutter told Carney. "Everyday. Be impatient in doing good for your constituents." "Here, here," Reed responded. Join us for this episode about the power of good leaders in our cities--something needed with increasing urgency in this country. Remember to subscribe to the to keep up on all the latest episodes. You can even watch the conversation play out on . As cities go, so goes the nation! /episode/index/show/43f2a5c5-bdc4-4f27-9025-b831263e9098/id/33689102

The Key To An Economy That Works … Workers 10/10/2024

The Key To An Economy That Works … Workers On the latest episode of our podcast, former Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed and former Philly Mayor Michael Nutter chat with Devin Cotten, the Founder and CEO of The Universal Basic Employment and Opportunity Initiative in Cleveland, Ohio. Cotten is helping to extend universal basic employment to one hundred Clevelanders through a pilot that guarantees a living wage of $50,000 a year. This initiative bypasses the common criticism about universal basic income being just a financial handout. "I think this is a more effective tool, politically," Reed said on the podcast, "because you've got somebody getting up and going to work, just like the rest of us. It's hard for people to hate on someone who's doing the very best they can." Join us for this episode about an idea we should be stealing from Cleveland. For more from Cotten, see him at The Citizen’s 7th annual Ideas We Should Steal Festival presented by Comcast NBC Universal on November 15th. (Secure your seats .) Remember to subscribe to the to keep up on all the latest episodes. You can even watch the conversation play out on As cities go, so goes the nation! /episode/index/show/43f2a5c5-bdc4-4f27-9025-b831263e9098/id/33383667

A Master Class in Levelheaded Politics with Baltimore's "DEI" Mayor 09/19/2024

A Master Class in Levelheaded Politics with Baltimore's "DEI" Mayor On this episode of our acclaimed podcast, former Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed and former Philly Mayor Michael Nutter sit down with Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott, one of the youngest mayors in the country. In March, a cargo ship lost power and smashed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge, thrusting Mayor Scott into the national spotlight amidst ugly insinuations that the tragedy was a result of Scott being a "D.E.I. mayor.” Find out how he creatively shut down the criticisms, as Mayor Scott takes our hosts through the tragedy of that night, as well as detailing his city's stunning success in reversing the trend of shooting victims and fatalities in Baltimore. He even digs into the hilarious bet he has with the youth of his city as they try to unearth the mayor's D.J. alias. (Hint: he ain't worried.) All in all, another insightful and entertaining episode of How To Really Run A City. Subscribe to the to keep up on all the latest episodes. And you can even watch the conversation play out on . As cities go, so goes the nation! /episode/index/show/43f2a5c5-bdc4-4f27-9025-b831263e9098/id/33111167

To The Americans Who Are "Politically Homeless" 09/05/2024

To The Americans Who Are "Politically Homeless" On this special episode of the podcast, former Philly Mayor Michael Nutter and former Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed catch up with the Republican mayor whose speech supporting Kamala Harris ignited the Democratic National Convention. Why'd he do it? To honor the ideals and memory of Senator John McCain. "There is no longer loyalty to principles," Mayor John Giles of Mesa, AZ, told us. "It's all loyalty to Donald Trump. It's been heartbreaking for not just me, but millions and millions of Americans who are now politically homeless." Subscribe to the to keep up on all the latest episodes. And you can even watch the conversation play out on . As cities go, so goes the nation! /episode/index/show/43f2a5c5-bdc4-4f27-9025-b831263e9098/id/32894927

What If a Bullet Cost $5000? 08/15/2024

What If a Bullet Cost $5000? U.S. Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman of New Jersey never expected to find herself paired policy-wise with a world famous standup comedian. Yet, that’s exactly what happened when she and Chris Rock — an unlikely policy wonk — came up with the same solution for curbing gun violence in America: Making bullets prohibitively expensive. Elsewhere in this episode, our mayors mull over “ultimate retail politics,” and enlighten the audience on the vital role of a call time manager. “I’ve got no patience for politicians who don’t like [raising money],” Reed says. “It’s a manifestation of people believing in you.” Subscribe to the to keep up on all the latest episodes. And you can even watch the conversation play out on . As cities go, so goes the nation! /episode/index/show/43f2a5c5-bdc4-4f27-9025-b831263e9098/id/32534782

What Democrats Get Wrong On Education 07/24/2024

What Democrats Get Wrong On Education In this latest episode of the podcast, former Philly Mayor Michael Nutter and Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed talk to education reformer and former Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza on what students really need … now. Once upon a time, Democrats were the party trusted with directing education in America. But, as Democrats for Education Reform Executive Director Jorge Elorza says, that ended in the waning days of the Obama administration. Now? Democrats have lost the language, ideas, policy and vision around education. This does create an opportunity moving forward. “We’re no longer just armed with the policy case or the moral case for reform, there’s also political self-interest,” he says. Elorza is a former Providence, Rhode Island, mayor inspired to go into politics to ensure other children had the same educational opportunities as he had, as the child of immigrants looking for American success. He's now on a mission to help design an education system that is innovative, accountable and offers choice. Listen, subscribe, spread the word! And visit to find more solutions to city problems. /episode/index/show/43f2a5c5-bdc4-4f27-9025-b831263e9098/id/32261632

A Special Episode on Citizenship 07/11/2024

A Special Episode on Citizenship As hand wringing over the state of our democracy has become a national pastime, we here at How To Really Run A City decided to air a special edition of our podcast. We highlight moments from previous episodes which demonstrate that high-minded civic virtues like tolerance and pluralism and communitarianism don’t only belong to the past. From Mayor Libby Schaaf’s guide to public action – “Mayors belong to one party–the party of getting shit done,” to Mayor Nutter’s stirring recounting of the Athenian Oath, to Mayor Reed’s somber assessment of the importance of the upcoming election – “We all love to think about what we would have done if we’d been around with Martin or Lincoln. Well, this is it.” Join us for a few reminders that citizenship and good governance also lie in our present and future. Listen, subscribe, spread the word! And visit to find more solutions to city problems. /episode/index/show/43f2a5c5-bdc4-4f27-9025-b831263e9098/id/32087527

The Bobby Womack School of Good Governance 06/27/2024

The Bobby Womack School of Good Governance In part two of our latest episode of How to Really Run a City podcast, former Atlanta mayor Kasim Reed and former Philly mayor Michael Nutter hear more rhetorical gems from bestselling author and public intellectual Michael Eric Dyson ... who has some, uh, soulful theories about how to win elections and govern cities. Listen, subscribe, spread the word! And visit to find more solutions to city problems. /episode/index/show/43f2a5c5-bdc4-4f27-9025-b831263e9098/id/31897582

How to Really ... Run Against Donald Trump 06/13/2024

How to Really ... Run Against Donald Trump What is behind the surprising levels of Black support for (now felon) Donald J. Trump? According to bestselling author, public intellectual and “hip hop” professor Michael Eric Dyson, it's the result of a slew of misconceptions, as well as folks not understanding how government actually works in our lives. "It's an indictment of our side," Dyson said. On this episode, Dyson and our mayors have a few words of advice for President Biden on how to really beat Donald Trump. Check out the first of a special two-part series with the ever insightful, ever entertaining Dr. Michael Eric Dyson. Listen, subscribe, spread the word! And visit to find more solutions to city problems. /episode/index/show/43f2a5c5-bdc4-4f27-9025-b831263e9098/id/31719667

How To Really ... Manage Public Protest 05/16/2024

How To Really ... Manage Public Protest Balancing free speech rights with public safety and order requires a deft touch. On our latest episode of "How to Really Run a City," Mayors Nutter and Reed are joined by one of their protégés: Richmond, Virginia Mayor Levar Stoney. From protests to economic growth to Mayor Stoney's history-making removal of Confederate monuments, we dig into the successes and challenges Richmond has recently faced. True leadership is a lonely venture, Nutter says. But Mayor Stoney is leading with joy, Reed reminds us, and that may be the secret sauce to really running a city. /episode/index/show/43f2a5c5-bdc4-4f27-9025-b831263e9098/id/31294207

What Philly Can Learn from America's Fastest-Growing City 04/12/2024

What Philly Can Learn from America's Fastest-Growing City Fort Worth, Texas mayor Mattie Parker won her second term with a whopping 70 percent of the vote. On this episode, our hosts--former Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed, former Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter and The Citizen's co-founder Larry Platt--talk with this superstar mayor about managing a city-wide boom while maintaining a small-town feel. Mayor Parker believes that what sets her apart is not actually needing this gig, which frees her up to pass commonsense policies. "If it costs me my job, great. I just want to live in Fort Worth and raise my family." It's an attitude and drive that has earned her overwhelming support from her city. What lessons can Philly learn? Listen and find out. And don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode! /episode/index/show/43f2a5c5-bdc4-4f27-9025-b831263e9098/id/30783313

Show Me The Money! 03/28/2024

Show Me The Money! On this episode, former Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed, former Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter, and The Philadelphia Citizen co-founder Larry Platt bring on two esteemed guests for an in-depth conversation about one of the most important topics of our time: wealth inequality. After chatting about the recent State of the Union address, as well as the stakes for cities in the upcoming election, our hosts invite Della Clarke, CEO of Philadelphia’s Enterprise Center and JP Morgan Chase’s Michele Lawrence to discuss the power of investing in Black and Brown entrepreneurs. "This is what the podcast is all about," observed Reed. It's about getting past safety net politics and figuring out how we really grow into the future. Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode! /episode/index/show/43f2a5c5-bdc4-4f27-9025-b831263e9098/id/30533158

Charles Blow on Reverse Racial Migration, Misogyny, and the Math of Democracy 03/13/2024

Charles Blow on Reverse Racial Migration, Misogyny, and the Math of Democracy Former Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed, former Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter, and The Philadelphia Citizen co-founder Larry Platt welcome Charles Blow, columnist for The New York Times and author of the 2021 book and last year’s companion HBO documentary, r. In a wide-ranging and impassioned conversation, Blow makes the case for a type of new Black Power movement by calling for a Black migration to the South (he moved to Atlanta, GA, four years ago) and opining on the diminishing Democratic Party loyalty of Black men in America. The mayors and their guest dive deep into the risks run when politicians focus on philosophical debates over more day-to-day issues like jobs and the economy. Check out the episode here, then subscribe so that you never miss one! /episode/index/show/43f2a5c5-bdc4-4f27-9025-b831263e9098/id/30323033

The State — and Future — of Policing in Cities 02/08/2024

The State — and Future — of Policing in Cities On the third and final installment of our conversation with legendary Police Commissioner Charles H. Ramsey, our co-hosts hit him with the questions about policing we all have on our minds: What separates good technology from dangerous tech? What role can data play? And has the power of police unions gone too far? If you missed parts I and II of this timely conversation, be sure to check them out. Then, like, share, and subscribe, so that you don't miss a single episode! /episode/index/show/43f2a5c5-bdc4-4f27-9025-b831263e9098/id/29792143

How Tree Trimming Fights Crime, and Other Secrets of Policing 01/11/2024

How Tree Trimming Fights Crime, and Other Secrets of Policing Legendary Police Commissioner Charles H. Ramsey -- who served in Chicago, Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia, where he oversaw a 28 percent drop in homicides -- returns for a powerful conversation about public safety, and how keeping cities safe is a job that goes beyond fire and police departments. For more great solutions stories, subscribe to this podcast and check out /episode/index/show/43f2a5c5-bdc4-4f27-9025-b831263e9098/id/29415983

How Leaders Got Sh*t Done in 2023 12/27/2023

How Leaders Got Sh*t Done in 2023 We heard from the best of 'em this year. From thought-provoking policy proposals to gut-busting anecdotes, check out host Larry Platt's hand-selected highlights in this special end-of-the-year edition. Then catch up on any episodes you might have missed to get more of former Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed, former Philly Mayor Michael Nutter and the civic leaders that really shape our lives. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss a single episode in 2024. /episode/index/show/43f2a5c5-bdc4-4f27-9025-b831263e9098/id/29174353

Tuxes, Blackberries and the Key to Effective Policing 12/07/2023

Tuxes, Blackberries and the Key to Effective Policing When former joined us at our most recent for a live taping of The Citizen’s , the crowd expected Ramsey to address just how, under the leadership of then-Mayor Michael Nutter, he oversaw a record low crime rate. Ramsey, after all, has more than 50 years of law enforcement knowledge and service. He co-chaired . He’s currently the Principal Deputy Monitor for the Federal Consent Decrees in Baltimore and Cleveland, a law enforcement analyst for CNN, and a Distinguished Policy Fellow at the University of Pennsylvania School of Law. So in this episode, Ramsey and co-hosts Nutter, Kasim Reed, and Larry Platt lean into the tough questions: How much of a police chief’s job is about reversing public opinion? What’s the secret to making citizens feel safe in all corners of their city? And what’s the most important trait any Mayor should look for when hiring a police chief? (Hint: It’s not shooting accuracy.) Over the course of the rollicking episode, the hosts addressed these questions and more. And because you asked for it, Commissioner Ramsey agreed to join the podcast again in a few weeks, to answer the many questions we didn’t have time for the first go around. So, buckle in for Part 1 here, then stay tuned for Part 2 of How to Really Run a City with Commissioner Charles H. Ramsey. We’re excited to bring you both episodes of this meaningful conversation, because if we really want cities to thrive, first we have to make them safe. And if anyone can unlock the secrets for doing so, it’s Ramsey. /episode/index/show/43f2a5c5-bdc4-4f27-9025-b831263e9098/id/28956573

What Mayors Can Learn From ... Toyota? Training Public Sector Employees to Become Better Leaders with Brian Elms 11/09/2023

What Mayors Can Learn From ... Toyota? Training Public Sector Employees to Become Better Leaders with Brian Elms Toyota, Motorola, FedEx — as different as their products may be, they share at least one secret ingredient: an investment in training their employees to become leaders, and to learn critical, creative problem-solving skills. Why, then, doesn’t the public sector invest as deeply in supporting the evolution and advancement of its workforce? This episode welcomes , the CEO and Founder of , which focuses on creating employee-driven innovation programs around the country. Brian Elms revolutionizes the way governments deliver services, and now is sharing the secret to better customer service in cities. Subscribe to get notified of new episodes every other week from /episode/index/show/43f2a5c5-bdc4-4f27-9025-b831263e9098/id/28558037

Business as Unusual 10/18/2023

Business as Unusual In the latest installment of How to Really Run a City, Kathryn Wylde, CEO of Partnership for New York, shares the secrets to – and power of – harnessing cities’ business communities. /episode/index/show/43f2a5c5-bdc4-4f27-9025-b831263e9098/id/28340903

It's the Implementation, Stupid! 10/02/2023

It's the Implementation, Stupid! On this episode, Tech expert/author Jennifer Pahlka and Little Rock, AR, Mayor Frank Scott Jr., caution those in power that leadership is about more than having great ideas. Learn how to provide those who are tasked with executing policy with the right training, tools, or decision-making power to make it happen. /episode/index/show/43f2a5c5-bdc4-4f27-9025-b831263e9098/id/28191650

Is L.A. Modeling the Way Forward for Cities? 09/07/2023

Is L.A. Modeling the Way Forward for Cities? Within the first six months of her term, L.A. Mayor Karen Bass has faced the Hollywood writers’ and actors’ strike and the teachers’ strike. She moved more than 14,000 unhoused Angelenos inside, relocating people from encampment tents into motels. She’s also taken the helm of the city’s Metro system, and she pledges to make the 2028 Olympics car-free. How has she been so productive – and remained so passionate? To find out, listen to the latest episode. /episode/index/show/43f2a5c5-bdc4-4f27-9025-b831263e9098/id/27948174

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