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LMC City Speak — 73 episodes
You Can Accomplish Big Things in a Small City
Holy Mackerel I Need to Plan for This
Balancing My Core Values
From 545 Bosses to 5
I Felt Like I Could Do More in Public Service
Don't Underestimate the Value of Showing Up
Life Taught Me That I Have to Be Strong
Bringing Fresh Eyes to the White Bear Way
Learning to Get Out of the Way
Grateful for Guidance
New Season: Focusing on Leadership
I Wish I Could Say I've Never Made That Mistake
I Wasn't Engaging the Community
Staying Plugged In
Mistakes Are Just Part of the Job
Yeah, That Probably Wasn't the Best Way to Handle It
The Importance of Words
Everyone Needs a Buddy
Not Every Idea Is a Good Idea
Failing Forward
Don't Lose Sight of the Things That Aren't on Fire
My First Leadership Test and I Didn't Even Know It
2021 Legislative Series: Responding to COVID-19
2021 Legislative Series: Responding to Economic Challenges
2021 Legislative Series: Addressing Racial Inequities
Two League Interns Talk Race Equity
Focus on the Windshield, Not the Rearview Mirror
Talking Elections with David Maeda
Partner Podcast: Center of Everywhere with Dave Unmacht
Protecting the Mental Health of First Responders
We've Got You Covered
Two Mayors Talk City Budgets
Women in City Government
Bridging Social Capital Across Multicultural Communities
Everything's Better with Better Broadband
Finding Silver Linings: Brainerd's Reopening Story
Jump-Starting Main Street
A Conversation With U.S. Representatives Craig and Stauber
#WeGotThis Series: Mark Ruff
#WeGotThis Series: Mike Goldstein
#WeGotThis Series: Jenny Max
#WeGotThis Series: Tracy Bertram
#WeGotThis Series: Andrea Lauer
#WeGotThis Series: David Unmacht
2020 Session Preview: Legislative Short Takes with Daniel Lightfoot
2020 Session Preview: Legislative Short Takes with Gary Carlson
2020 Session Preview: Legislative Short Takes with Anne Finn
2020 Session Preview: Legislative Short Takes with Gary Carlson and Anne Finn
2020 Session Preview: Legislative Short Takes with Irene Kao
Joys and Challenges of Our First Year in Office
Go Big So Minnesotans Can Go Home
The Ballet of the Snow Plows
2020 Census: Why a Complete Count Matters
Mental Health Crises and How Police Respond
Collaboration in Scott County
How We Lead Starts with Who We Are
Greater Minnesota Cities: We Can Lead in Achieving Race Equity
My Word Is My Bond: Award-Winning Mayor Shares Sage Advice
Engineering City Success
Do Well by Doing Good: Thoughts on a 40+-Year Career in City Government
Your Stories Make a Difference at the Capitol
LMC Year in Review With David Unmacht
What I Learned Over 100 Cups of Coffee
I'll Drink to That! Turning Wastewater (and Beer) Into Energy
Legislative Check-In: End of Regular Session
Inspiring the Next Generation of City Leaders
Staff-Council Relationships: Understanding Roles & Developing Collective Wisdom
Legislative Check-In: How Are Cities Faring at the Capitol?
Tips for Building Council Collaboration, Part II
Tips for Building Council Collaboration, Part 1
Everything You Always Wanted to Know about Public Finance
You're Elected, Now What?
What's Ahead for Cities in the 2019 Legislative Session?