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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.
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Episode 77 - Euriah W. Brown Returns! (opens the original)
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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 upgrading your leadership skills and reprogramming the things that hold you back. Book Link: https://a.co/d/04HEIL2N More from Euriah: https://www.brownsugarleadershiplounge.com/ Leading Thriving Citi
Episode 76 - Jonathan Wheat (opens the original)
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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 team, the importance of understanding individual needs, and how to connect daily tasks to a larger purpose. It’s a great conversation that encourages keeping the curiosity! Leading Thriving Cities is
Episode 75 - 2026 UMANT Live (opens the original)
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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, because they answer some fantastic questions! Leading Thriving Cities is a Forward Partners Production designed to shine a spotlight on leadership in public service. We have deep conversations about
Rewind Episode 14 - LaShon Ross (opens the original)
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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 technical roles to leadership positions and the impact of public service on enhancing quality of life. LaShon also shares personal advice and emphasizes the practice of showing people their value beyond wo
Episode 74 - Jon Amundson (opens the original)
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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, learning to avoid getting stuck "in the weeds", and the crucial role of being comfortable with uncertainty, including the ability to say, "I don’t know." Leading Thriving Cities is a Forward Partners Produc
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