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The Water Brothers

by American Water College

Welcome to the Water Brothers, where water and wastewater treatment professionals come to get useful information and tips for building their careers.

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Episodes

  1. 5 Behaviors of a Cohesive Team

    A productive and cohesive team makes better decisions, leverages the skills and ideas of all team members, avoids wasting time and energy on politics and destructive conflict, and is more fun to be on. Listen as the Water Brothers discuss the 5 Dysfunctions of a Team and give some tips on how to...

  2. Resolving Conflict

    Conflict arises when individuals and teams have different wants, needs, or expectations. Water and Wastewater Utilities are filled with people who have different wants, needs, and expectations. Naturally, conflict will arise. The question is, will the conflict become an asset or a liability....

  3. Managing Change and Transition

    Water sector utilities are experiencing change at a rapid rate these days. Effective utility managers are equipped to lead their teams through change and transition. Listen as the Water Brothers discuss the importance of helping your team navigate the different phases of transition that take…

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  4. Water Utility Communication and Public Relations

    The Water Brothers talk to The H2du0, Stephanie Zavala and Ariane Shipley from Rogue Water about communication and the water utility. They discuss building bridges between the water industry and the people they serve and the importance of communication as a fundamental building block for building...

  5. EUM - Performance Management

    Listen to the Water Brothers discuss the simplicity and power of a performance management program. You'll get tips on how to improve the morale and performance of your team using a few basic tools.

  6. Utility Specific Training Academy

    Listen and learn how you can create your own exclusive training academy for your operations staff. Discover a platform that enables you to capture site specific institutional knowledge before it leaves due to the massive waive of experienced operators retiring. Use the system to implement a...

  7. EUM 1 - Leadership Development 2 of 2

    What can you learn about leadership from George Costanza? You might be surprised. Listen as the brothers discuss how to fix your leadership fatal flaws and create a personal development plan.

  8. CA Treatment/Distribution Exam Prep

    Today the Water Brothers discuss how to accelerate your California water career with Specialized Training and tips for preparing for your certification exam.

  9. Texas Treatment Operator Success Story

    Texas treatment operator Frank talks about his frustration and ultimate success in getting his Class B Groundwater Treatment Operator License. Listen as Frank shares how he prepared and passed his exam.

  10. 2 of 2 Texas Water License Exam Prep

    Listen to the second part of Joe and Jay's conversation about preparing for and passing your Texas water operator license the first time.

  11. 1 of 2 Texas Water License Exam Prep

    What's the big deal with Texas? Listen as Joe explains the differences between the TCEQ license exam and most other states. The Water Brothers also discuss the importance of online training to prepare.

  12. EUM 1 - Leadership Development 1 of 2

    Listen as the Water Brothers discuss their Effective Utility Management certificate program and leadership development at water and wastewater utilities.

  13. 8 of 8 - Final Thoughts

    Listen as Joe explains the advantages of online training when reviewing for a water license exam. Link: How to Prepare to Pass

  14. 7 of 8 - Visual Study Tools

    A picture is worth a thousand words. Listen as Joe and Jay discuss how to use visual study tools to help remember and recall important information for your water license exam. Link: Breakpoint Chlorination Curve How to Prepare to Pass

  15. 6 of 8 - Learn the Lingo

    Understanding the language of water treatment is essential to passing your license exam. Listen as the brothers discuss some tips for mastering the key words and concepts needed to ace your test. Link: How to Prepare to Pass

  16. 5 of 8 - Do you use flashcards?

    Listen as Joe gives you five tips that will improve your certification exam study time and information retention and recall. Links: How to Prepare to Pass

  17. 4 of 8 - Mastering Water Math

    Listen as Joe explains the five step approach to solving any water treatment license exam math problem. Download the sample problem below and follow along. Links: Sample Problem FREE Water Math Videos How to Prepare to Pass

  18. 3 of 8 - Creating Your Study Plan

    Failing to plan is planning to fail. Listen and learn how to create a study plan. 99% of students who follow our study plan pass their water operator license exams the first time. Links: Sample Study Plan How to Prepare to Pass

  19. 2 of 8 - How Do You Learn Best?

    How do you learn best? In this episode, the Water Brothers discuss the different learning styles and how to play to your strength when learning new material while preparing to pass a state water or wastewater operator license exam. Links: Learning Style Assessment How to Prepare to Pass

  20. 1 of 8 - Pass Your Water Operator License Exam – Introduction

    Listen as the Water Brothers (Joe and Jay Kerschner) introduce this 8 part series on How to Prepare to Pass Your Water Certification Exams. They will discuss what makes American Water College training different from other water and wastewater operator license exam prep courses. The series will...

About this show

Welcome to the Water Brothers, where water and wastewater treatment professionals come to get useful information and tips for building their careers.

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American Water College

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does The Water Brothers have?

The Water Brothers has 20 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on May 23, 2019.

What is The Water Brothers about?

Welcome to the Water Brothers, where water and wastewater treatment professionals come to get useful information and tips for building their careers.

How often does The Water Brothers release new episodes?

The Water Brothers publishes weekly, based on its 20 episodes since January 2019.

Who hosts The Water Brothers?

The Water Brothers is created and hosted by American Water College.
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