Commander Bill Overby joins the Park Leaders Show to help us all understand how to build a reputation as a leader. Commander Overby discusses his new consulting business, and how technology has changed the park experience for visitors and park rangers. After so many years in parks, first, as a park ranger followed by training […]
Why You Should Connect With Your Peers
Domenic Bravo, Director of Wyoming State Parks joins the Park Leaders Show to share his experience Domenic also discusses the National Association of State Parks Directors and why it is important to connect with our peers, no matter what our job in parks is. Wyoming State Parks is also contending for the National Recreation and Park […]
Introducing the European Ranger Federation
Tom Heenan, a ranger at BelhusWoods Country Park, joins the Park Leaders Show to talk about the European Ranger Federation. During our conversation, we talk about the issues Rangers face all over the world. Nature is the same and people are people, no matter if you are in Australia or the United Kingdom. Tom also […]
Understanding How and Why People Use Parks
Appropriate use of a park ensures sustainability for that park. This is how Jeff Hallo explains they balance between the balance between parks role in serving customers and conserving natural resources. Jeff is a social scientist and professor at Clemson University. The research Jeff does help parks create remarkable experiences for visitors while still being […]
What Do Kids Expect From Parks?
Have you ever stopped to wonder what kids want when they visit your park? Tigran Nahabedian, known as Junior Ranger Tigran, joins the Park Leaders Show to give you an insight of how kids see your park. Junior Ranger Tigran is no ordinary kid, though. He tours National Parks collecting Junior Ranger badges. He knows […]
What Makes a Great Interpreter?
We are all interpreters. Whether it is in your title or not, if you work in parks, you are an interpreter. Margot Carlock, Executive Director of National Association for Interpretation, joins the Park Leaders Show to talk about what makes a great interpreter. The National Association for Interpretation represents individuals from parks, zoos, aquariums, theme parks, […]
How a Leader Can Help New Rangers
In October 2016 we did an episode of the Park Leaders Show about the ProRanger Program at Temple University. In that episode, Brennan McAuley gave us a look at the program from a student’s point of view. Brennan returns to the Park Leaders Show to give us an update on what has happened with him […]
Three Years of Park Leaders
Recently, I had lunch with Alan Spears in Seattle. We talked about the great work the National Parks Conservation Association is doing. We also talked about the work we have done with Park Leaders. Then I had a chance meeting with Eric Watilo from Washington State Parks in downtown Seattle. Being around leaders in parks and […]
Finding Leadership in Nature with Steve Jones
Back when I was at the Inspiring a New Generation Summit, I met Steve Jones. At the time, Steve was the President of Antioch University New England. He is now has a consulting and speaking firm and recently wrote a book called Nature Based Leadership. Well, since this show is about leadership in Parks, the […]
Social Media for Parks with KC Procter
Park visitors on active on social media. Is your park or agency using social media to engage and connect? Or are you just posting bulletins and the new hours your visitor center is open? Many parks and park agencies wonder what the proper way to use social media. In this episode of the Park Leaders […]