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The Idea of Ranger First

October 22, 2019 by Jody Maberry

Phil Gaines returns to discuss what it means to be “ranger first”. During the past 25 years, the role of a park ranger has changed dramatically. While much of this has centered on energy conservation and public education, one of the most significant swings in function has involved law enforcement. According to Gaines, the expectations […]

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Takeaways From The 2019 National Association of State Park Directors Conference

October 1, 2019 by Jody Maberry

Phil Gaines returns to recap the 2019 National Association of State Park Directors Conference. Having attended with Jody, Phil takes inventory of several topics ranging from networking and frontline employees to law enforcement and debate etiquette. As he goes on to explain, there are many ways to absorb insight in large scale gatherings; however, by […]

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Are National Parks Staying Relevant?

August 6, 2019 by Jody Maberry

Phil Gaines returns to discuss the challenge of national parks staying relevant. While there are many ways for parks to remain meaningful, according to Gaines, embracing technology to make connections with the next generation is paramount. If parks want to stay relevant, they must convince young people to not only care about their resources, but […]

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Environmental Challenges in National Parks

July 30, 2019 by Jody Maberry

In this episode of the Park Leaders Show, Phil Gaines returns to discuss some of the environmental challenges national parks are facing. While climate change is a significant factor, for most park rangers and directors, the greatest impacts occur at the local level. For instance, there’s not much a park ranger can do to affect […]

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The Primary Role of A Leader

May 21, 2019 by Jody Maberry

Phil Gaines returns to break down the role of a leader. While the challenges of leadership are many, arguably none are more taxing than motivation. From offering direction to removing obstacles, when leading by example, a leader must often be the example before he can model it; however, this pursuit can’t drive results by itself. […]

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The Role of Influence in Leadership

May 14, 2019 by Jody Maberry

Phil Gaines returns to the show to talk about the role of influence in leadership.   As leaders, it’s important to be mindful of voice and presence. In a day and age when what you say is magnified through technology and social media, knowing the impacts of reputation is key. For instance, if people naturally […]

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Accessibility in Parks

May 7, 2019 by Jody Maberry

In this edition of the Park Leaders Show, Topher Downham. Outreach Coordinator at City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks, discusses his background and work with parks. After a college swimming pool accident left him paralyzed, Downham notes how navigating trails in a wheelchair inspired him to pursue a career in parks. Forced to […]

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Pioneering the Frontlines

April 30, 2019 by Jody Maberry

Phil Gaines returns to discuss how leaders can stay connected to their frontline customers and employees. When it comes to a successful enterprise, no question, this can’t happen without frontline employees. By dealing directly with customers, frontline workers not only have high drive and insight but represent a company’s values through their service. However, before […]

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Staying Relevant on the Job

April 23, 2019 by Jody Maberry

In this edition of the Park Leaders Show, Phil Gaines returns to discuss the importance of staying relevant on the job. For many employers, relevant can seem like a relative term. What’s relevant for one job description isn’t necessarily relevant for another; however, when we consider the value in staying relevant, we find the attitude […]

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59 Shades of Color: A Celebration of Parks in Print

April 16, 2019 by Jody Maberry

In this edition of the Park Leaders Show, JP Boneyard, Creative Director of The Fifty-Nine Parks Print Series and producer of the National Poster Retrospecticus, discusses how he got into curating, hosting events, and what the screen printing process is like. Stirred by national history and preservation, Boneyard started the Fifty-Nine Parks Print Series, in […]

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