So this is goodbye....Closing a chapter on Generation on the Rise

As producer and publisher here at MuniSquare on Substack, today’s post is hard to write… we have decided to bring the Generation on the Rise podcast to a close, at least for now. Dave, Brandon and Nancy start off with a little light bantor today before making their way to the core message which concerns the absence of Eden.This will not affect PCC Local Time podcast recordings or our MuniSquare podcast stream. Please subscribe to receive full content from our site that focuses on local government and public service!TIMESTAMPS00:00 Opening banter and music talk 03:00 Brandon on ICMA, APMM and the conference season 03:53 Nancy introduces the final episode 04:20 Decision to close this chapter of Generation on the Rise 05:05 Eden’s departure and what is publicly known 06:15 Why the public testimony required a response 07:10 What we know, what we do not know 07:50 Employee voice, risk and organizational recovery 08:20 Building in public and closing this chapter 08:54 Brandon reflects on the purpose of the podcast 09:35 Conversations people need but do not get formal training for 10:30 The value of candid professional dialogue 11:20 Continuing the conversation beyond the podcast 12:01 Dave reflects on Eden, Middletown and next chapters 13:00 Dave’s leadership lesson: people need to want to follow you 14:15 Authenticity, social intelligence and emotional intelligence 15:40 The danger of trying to be someone you are not 16:50 Mistakes, public judgment and professional recovery 18:10 Learning, growth and second chances in leadership 19:10 Investing in employees, boards and communities 19:45 Looking back on the podcast’s purpose and tone 21:00 Appreciation for listeners and future collaborations 21:47 Nancy reflects on Dave and Brandon’s growth 22:45 Gratitude, community and what comes next 23:40 Final goodbye and “take care of each other” 24:05 Closing banter and authenticity of the show 25:11 Nancy’s final words 25:37 Dave and Brandon close the episode