• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Park Leaders

Changing the Landscape of Leadership in Parks and Recreation

  • Home
  • Start Here
  • About
  • Park Leaders Show

How to Build a Winning Team

May 17, 2022 by Jody Maberry Leave a Comment

how to build a winning team tim schurrer

On this episode of the Park Leaders Show, guest co-host, Host of the “Build a Winning Team” podcast, and former COO of Story Brand, joins the show to discuss his story and definition of success. A man of many hats, Tim Schurrer talks about the value of humility within a teamwork setting. Per his experiences, […]

Filed Under: Podcast

Using Fees to Sustain Visitor Experiences

May 10, 2022 by Jody Maberry Leave a Comment

On this episode of the Park Leaders Show, guest co-host, Phil Gaines, returns to discuss new economic trends within park management. In the wake of the pandemic, park visitors have increased around the country. Yet, while the uptick in retention has been a silver lining, the population boom has led to new opportunities. As more […]

Filed Under: Podcast

Building a Better Park Culture

April 5, 2022 by Jody Maberry Leave a Comment

On this episode of the Park Leaders Show, special guest, Michelle Baker, former Director of Disney Institute, and business leader at Disney Cruise Line, joins the show to discuss ways to build a better park culture. As Michelle explains, the emerging generation of park leaders and visitors have a deep desire to leave a lasting […]

Filed Under: Podcast

What Should You Call Park Visitors

March 29, 2022 by Jody Maberry Leave a Comment

On this episode of the Park Leaders Show, guest co-host, Phil Gaines, returns to discuss the proper title for park visitors. As Phil explains, while there’s a transactional element involving visitors, they aren’t best described as customers or guests due to service intent. Since state and national parks are for the public, the goal for […]

Filed Under: Podcast

What are People in Parks Talking About?

March 22, 2022 by Jody Maberry Leave a Comment

On this episode of the Park Leaders Show, guest co-host, Phil Gaines, returns to discuss popular themes and topics from today’s tourists. Having spoken at several park ranger conferences in recent weeks, Phil notes the common denominators of frequently asked questions. The most common threads? Visitor retention and voluntary compliance. As Phil explains, while many […]

Filed Under: Podcast

What to Look for When You Visit a Park

February 16, 2022 by Jody Maberry Leave a Comment

On this episode of the Park Leaders Show, guest co-host, Phil Gaines, returns on-site at Zion National Park to discuss the complexities of maintaining large-scale state parks. From capacity management to resource protection, encouraging tourism and preservation in tandem can be a difficult task. Sprinkle in today’s social issues and the recipe for park leadership […]

Filed Under: Podcast

Focus on Professional Growth

November 30, 2021 by Jody Maberry Leave a Comment

On this episode of the Park Leaders Show, guest co-host, Phil Gaines, returns to discuss ways leaders can focus on professional growth during this pandemic era. While personal growth centers on passion, experience, and knowledge base, as Phil explains, the key to professional growth boils down to legacy. Despite competition being a commercial necessity, to […]

Filed Under: Podcast

The Story Behind the Ranger First Philosophy

November 23, 2021 by Jody Maberry Leave a Comment

On this episode of the Park Leaders Show, guest Scott Durham, former superintendent of West Virginia State Parks, joins the show to discuss the origin of the “Ranger First” mantra. As Durham explains, with park ranger set as a universal term, the “Ranger First” philosophy was established to clarify authoritative influence and promote voluntary compliance. […]

Filed Under: Podcast

Focus on Personal Growth

October 12, 2021 by Jody Maberry Leave a Comment

 Phil Gaines returns to discuss ways park leaders can focus on personal growth during this pandemic era. While COVID-19 has altered many park programs, on a personal level, the effects have varied among rangers. Even as visitation rates have increased in recent months, so tends to complacency, especially for leaders accustomed to former rhythms. […]

Filed Under: Podcast

A Passion for Parks

October 5, 2021 by Jody Maberry Leave a Comment

On this episode of the Parks Leaders Show, the Ingles family joins in to discuss their passion for state parks. As road warriors, the Ingles have a fresh perspective on park trends and patterns. With the recent increase in park visitation, De and John note emerging issues in national parks such as overcrowding and conservation […]

Filed Under: Podcast

  • « Go to Previous Page
  • Go to page 1
  • Go to page 2
  • Go to page 3
  • Go to page 4
  • Go to page 5
  • Interim pages omitted …
  • Go to page 27
  • Go to Next Page »

Primary Sidebar

Get Park Leaders Interviews Volume 1

Join Park Leaders on Facebook

Recent Posts

  • How to Deal with a Shortage of Seasonal Staff
  • The Rise of Environmental Law
  • The Biggest Issues for Parks in 2023
  • Balancing Tourism and Local Communities
  • Be a Champion for Public Lands

Copyright © 2023 · Metro Pro on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in *