Between Two Cones
Traffic cones mark work zones, but they also mark the space where real conversations happen. Hosted by Trish Clarke and Amanda Holland, Between Two Cones is where transportation meets leadership, snacks, and the occasional weird question.
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Data-Driven Vibes: Storytelling & Social Strategy with Ryan Overton & RB McKeon (opens the original)
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"You've cracked the code on how to have data-driven vibes." How does a state DOT rack up 18 million views on a Bigfoot webcam post, and back it up with real strategy instead of just luck? Ryan Overton (Director of Communications) and RB McKeon (Northwest Region Communications Manager) at Washington State Department of Transportation join Mandy and Trish to break down how good comms work actually happens: gut instinct first, data second. What we get into:- The vibes-to-data pipeline: how WashDOT
Work Hard. Be Nice. Build the System. (opens the original)
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What happens when you throw away the corporate buzzwords and look at leadership through a purely human lens? In this episode of Between Two Cones, Trish and Amanda sit down with Brandye Hendrickson, Deputy Executive Director of Planning and Administration at TxDOT. Brandye takes us on her incredible career journey, starting from an entry-level HR position in Indiana to leading a massive highway district as its first female director, serving as the Acting Administrator of the Federal Highway Admi
The Jiminy Cricket of the DOT: 36 Years of Risk, Integrity, and Leadership Rules (opens the original)
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TL;DR: What happens when an agency executive is dubbed the "Jiminy Cricket of the DOT"? You get 36 years of absolute integrity, systems-thinking victories, and a masterclass in workforce continuity. Lee Wilkinson strips away the "keynote speaker" polish to give us the raw operational blueprint for building a true learning organization. If you want to know how to protect your team, manage up without losing your soul, and embed continuous knowledge capture into everyday workflows, this is your epi
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