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Taking Ownership of Your Park with Chris Brogan

June 17, 2014 by Jody Maberry Leave a Comment

Chris Brogan may not be who you expect to talk about parks. Chris is is an adviser and strategist to professionals and owners. He is a New York Times best-selling author of seven books, including The Freaks Shall Inherit the Earth.  He is a sought-after key note speaker and has been on the Dr. Phil […]

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What Will Your Legacy Be? with Richard Rojas, Sr.

June 10, 2014 by Jody Maberry 6 Comments

I know Park Leaders is on a roll when I end up talking with someone like Richard Rojas. It is a sign to me the dots are starting to connect. I was introduced to Mr. Rojas through Jose Gonzalez of Latino Outdoors. I was introduced to Jose through John Griffith of the California Conservation Corps. […]

Filed Under: Podcast Tagged With: California State Parks, Latinos, Park Ranger

Ten Steps to Get the Most out of Working With Volunteers

June 3, 2014 by Jody Maberry 2 Comments

At Park Leaders we examine issues relevant for park leaders. We have heard from more than one guest on the Park Leaders Show about how important volunteers are to the vitality of parks. There are steps you can take to ensure you get the most out of working with volunteers and they get value from working […]

Filed Under: Podcast Tagged With: Park Ranger, state parks, volunteers

Latinos and Parks with Jose Gonzalez

May 27, 2014 by Jody Maberry 5 Comments

Park Leaders has been discussing diversity lately. Diversity is on of the most pressing issues to ensure parks remain relevant. You can not examine diversity in parks without coming across the name Jose Gonzalez. Jose is the founder of Latino Outdoors. Jose founded Latino Outdoors to connect leadership, culture, and communities with conservation, nature, and […]

Filed Under: Podcast Tagged With: jose gonzalez, Latino Outdoors, Latinos

Discussing Diversity in Parks

May 20, 2014 by Jody Maberry 8 Comments

You may find this episode uncomfortable. I am fine with that. John Griffith will call you out. Our parks are not just for white guys in fleece jackets. You would have that impression though if you visited most of our national our state parks. Park Rangers are not a diverse group. Neither are park visitors, […]

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Developing Leaders in Your Park

May 13, 2014 by Jody Maberry 2 Comments

Jack Hartt is Park Manager of Deception Pass State Park. Deception Pass is considered to be the flagship park of Washington State, and many consider Jack to be the flagship Ranger. He has inspired or trained many Rangers who went on to become Park Managers or Assistant Managers. Jack has been manager at Deception Pass […]

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Don’t Let the Park Define You with Bill Overby

May 6, 2014 by Jody Maberry 8 Comments

Bill Overby is Commander of the Parks Law Enforcement Academy at Skagit Valley College in Mount Vernon, WA. He was a Park Ranger with Washington State Parks for 32 years, including 20 years as manager of Deception Pass State Park. Commander Overby recommends you don’t let the park define you, even as you give your […]

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Happen to Your Career with Scott Barlow and Mark Sieverkropp

April 29, 2014 by Jody Maberry 2 Comments

Scott Barlow is a Human Resources Manager with a company in Washington State. He is also a career coach and founder of Happen To Your Career.  Mark Sieverkropp is an author, entrepreneur, consultant, and speaker. Together at Happen To Your Career, they help connect people with the work they love. Talking with Scott and Mark gives […]

Filed Under: Podcast Tagged With: career, Leadership, Park Ranger

The Value of Experience with Eric Watilo

April 22, 2014 by Jody Maberry 1 Comment

Eric Watilo is a Region Manager with Washington State Parks. After fifteen years in the field as a Park Manager and Park Manager, Eric has spent the past sixteen years in a Region Headquarters. As a Region Manager, Eric works directly with many Park Managers. He is familiar with the issues most Park Managers struggle […]

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Parks are the Soul of a Community with Rex Derr

April 14, 2014 by Jody Maberry 1 Comment

Rex Derr is the former director of Washington State Parks. Rex says his career in Parks was glorious and feels parks are the soul of a community. Rex was the architect and main cheerleader of Washington State Park’s Centennial 2013 plan. This plan built excitement and prepared Washington State Parks to celebrate the park system’s […]

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