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Jody Maberry

What Has Changed in Parks in the Last Decade

July 23, 2024 by Jody Maberry

Park Leaders Show Ep 300 What Has Changed in Parks in the Last Decade

“If you look back over the last 100 years of significant events in America’s parks, state, national, local, that, you know, on that list of the top 10 or 15 things that’s changed the way we manage parks is, how we did the pandemic.” We just celebrated a major milestone—300 episodes of the Park Leaders […]

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Filed Under: Podcast Tagged With: Local Parks, national parks, Park Leadership, Park Ranger, state parks

Finding Balance in Your Park Career

July 9, 2024 by Jody Maberry

Park Leaders Show Episode 299 Finding Balance in Your Park Career

“Work-life balance means that you’re trying to find a way to balance this so you’re a complete person and your batteries are recharged.” Being a park ranger isn’t just a job. For many of us, it’s a calling. But that doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice your own well-being. Phil Gaines and I talk about […]

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Interpreting Freeman Tilden

July 2, 2024 by Jody Maberry

Park Leaders Show Episode 298 Interpreting Freeman Tilden

“Does it really make any difference if you do believe something, but are at the same time intolerant of someone who does not agree or concur in your beliefs?” In this episode, Walt Dabney returns to share his extraordinary experience as a student trainee. Walt is the retired director of Texas State Parks and a […]

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How to Have an Effective Welcome Station

June 25, 2024 by Jody Maberry

Park Leaders Show Episode 297 How to Have an Effective Welcome Station

“The welcome station is where you are telling a visitor what to expect during the rest of their time with you.” One of the most crucial touch points in any park experience is the welcome station. Welcome stations are not just a checkpoint or stops as you enter a park. They are an opportunity to […]

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Talking About the National Recreation and Park Association

June 18, 2024 by Jody Maberry

Park Leaders Show Episode 296 Talking Abou the National Recreation and Park Association Kristine Stratton

“Parks can be a great antidote to social isolation and mental health struggles.  Yet the only way to do that effectively is to invest in our parks and make sure that the experience that people have when they go is positive and supportive of those health outcomes.” While on my way to the National Association […]

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Creating Experiences for Normal People

April 9, 2024 by Jody Maberry

Park Leaders Show Episode 295 Creating experiences for normal people

“The general public is not impressed with how much you know. They’re impressed with how much you’ve inspired them to know more about the places they visit.” The deep knowledge of park leaders is invaluable. However, when we want to create experiences for the everyday visitor it is important to recognize that simplicity resonates with […]

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Volunteer Projects to Enhance Tourism

April 2, 2024 by Jody Maberry

Park Leaders Show Episode 294 Volunteer Projects to Enhance Tourism

“We have to do more things with younger people to make sure they know what a cool industry we are and that there are so many different job opportunities that aren’t just front line.”  The dedication of park professionals is undeniable, especially when they are all together in one place. At the annual in-service for […]

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Filed Under: Podcast Tagged With: Michigan Parks, Park History, Park Leadership, Volunteer

The Role of a Park Director

March 26, 2024 by Jody Maberry

Park Leaders Show Episode 293 The Role of a Park Director

 “A good new part director has a vision. And and if you want to make a difference and leave your mark, you have to have vision of where you want to take your agency in the next year, in the next 3 years, and in the next 5 years.” Successful leaders have a clear vision […]

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Filed Under: Podcast Tagged With: leadership in state parks, national parks, Park Leadership, state parks

Leadership is a Choice

March 19, 2024 by Jody Maberry

Park Leaders Show Episode 292 Leadership is a Choice Walt Dabney

“Go sit on a rock in your favorite spot somewhere and do a very serious self-assessment. What am I good at? What am I not good at? What do I like to do? What do I don’t like to do? And if you don’t want to be out there in the lead, if you don’t […]

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Finding the Return on Investment in Interpretation

March 12, 2024 by Jody Maberry

Park Leaders Show Episode 291 Ky Harkey

“People can’t fall in love with your park if they’re lost.” Interpretation plays a vital role in attracting, entertaining, and educating diverse users. One person with a lot of experience in this area is Ky Harkey, former director of interpretation for Texas State Parks and now founder of The Visitor Experience. His expertise in interpretation […]

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Filed Under: Podcast Tagged With: diversity, Guest Experience, Park Leaders, state parks

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