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The Biggest Issues for Parks in 2023

December 27, 2022 by Jody Maberry Leave a Comment

Park Leaders Show Episode 271 The Biggest Issues for Parks in 2023 Donald Forgione

On this episode of Park Leaders Show Donald Forgione joins to discuss some of the biggest issues for parks in 2023. Resources www.parkleaders.com https://parkleaders.com/about/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/theparkleaders/

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Filed Under: Podcast Tagged With: national parks, Park Leaders, state parks

Balancing Tourism and Local Communities

December 13, 2022 by Jody Maberry Leave a Comment

Park Leaders Show Episode 270 Balancing Tourism and Local Communities Lori Modde

On this episode of the Park Leaders Show, Lori Modde, Founder & Managing Director of Lorick Management, joins the show discuss balancing tourism and local communities. As a community and economic development expert with over 25 years of experience, Lori has long been an advocate for national parks in Australia. Having started out as a […]

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Be a Champion for Public Lands

December 6, 2022 by Jody Maberry Leave a Comment

Park Leaders Show Episode 269 Be a Champion for Public Lands

On this episode of the Park Leaders Show, co-host, Phil Gaines, returns to discuss ways to be a champion for public lands. Jody and Phil are joined by special guest and nationally recognized historian, Clay Jenkinson. Clay Jenkinson is a nationally recognized historian, author, and public humanities scholar. Specifically, he has a special interest in […]

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Filed Under: Podcast Tagged With: Historian, Landmarks, national parks, Park Leadership, state parks

Park Visitors Notice Your Standards

November 29, 2022 by Jody Maberry Leave a Comment

Park Leaders Show Episode 268 Park Visitors Notice Your Standards

On this episode of the Park Leaders Show, guest co-host, Phil Gaines, returns to discuss standard awareness in parks. Based on true stories, Jody and Phil discuss how parks should handle their facilities during financial hardships. Since one of the most important buildings in the park is the bathroom, park rangers must take care of […]

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Who is Gifford Pinchot?

November 15, 2022 by Jody Maberry Leave a Comment

Park Leaders Show Episode 267 Who is Gifford Pinchot

On this episode of the Park Leaders Show, guest co-host, Phil Gaines, returns to discuss the life and legacy of Gifford Pinchot. As a top 10 influencer on Phil’s park and conservation list, Pinchot, often heralded as the Father of American conservation, left an impressionable legacy on national parks. Not only did he professionalize forest […]

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Operating with a Sense of Urgency

November 1, 2022 by Jody Maberry Leave a Comment

Park Leaders Show Episode 266 Operating with a Sense of Urgency

On this episode of the Park Leaders Show, guest co-host, Phil Gaines, returns to discuss the importance of operating with a sense of urgency. While urgency is often discussed as a function of time, as Phil explains, the term for park rangers should be viewed through intentionality. Like business leaders, park rangers should not reduce […]

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A Park Ranger is Part of the Park Experience

October 4, 2022 by Jody Maberry Leave a Comment

Park Leaders Show Episode 265 Park Experience

On this episode of Park Leaders Show Phil Gaines joins me to talk about the changes in the recreation experience over the last few years. With the increase in crowds a ranger is a part of the park experience, possibly now more than ever. After a recent trip to Glacier National Park I noticed that […]

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Building Relationships with Tribes

September 6, 2022 by Jody Maberry Leave a Comment

Park Leaders Show Episode 264 Victor Bjelajac

On this episode of the Park Leaders Show, guest Victor Bjelajac, Superintendent of California State Parks, joins the show to discuss the importance of building relationships with tribes. He shares his experiences and thoughts on best ways to build tribal relationships. With 14 tribes represented in his district, Victor is passionate about integrating different perspectives […]

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Ten People Who Influenced Conservation

August 30, 2022 by Jody Maberry Leave a Comment

Park Leaders Show podcast Episode 263 Influenced Conservation

On this episode of the Park Leaders Show, guest co-host, Phil Gaines, returns to discuss ten people that influenced conservation. From Theodore Roosevelt, Rachel Carson, Aldo Leopold, Steven Mather, and John Muir to Gifford Pinchot, Henry David Thoreau, Horace Albright, George Hartzog, Bob Stanton, and Fran Mainella. the list of American park heroes is lengthier […]

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Filed Under: Podcast Tagged With: American Parks, Conservation, national parks, National Parks Conservation Association

Customer Service for Maintenance Staff

August 23, 2022 by Jody Maberry Leave a Comment

Park Leaders Podcast Episode 262

On this episode of the Park Leaders Show, guest co-host, Phil Gaines, returns to discuss customer service for maintenance staff. Key Takeaways While many parks have training programs for new staff, developing cultures of customer care is a better alternative. As Phil explains, the key comes down to training versus education. With training, you’re conditioning […]

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Filed Under: Podcast Tagged With: customer service, Maintenance, Organizational Culture, Park Leadership, Park Ranger

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