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Park Leaders Show
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Park Leaders connects the wisdom of Park Managers, leaders in the park system, and thought leaders of the business world with up-and-coming park leaders. This is the show for Park Rangers, Park Managers, and leaders who want to have an impact. Join host Jody Maberry as he talks to park leaders from all over the world.
Park Leaders Show
2d ago
"If you look back over the last 100 years of significant events in America's parks, state, national, local, that, you know, on that list of the top 10 or 15 things that's that's changed the way we manage parks is, how we did the pandemic." Resources
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We just celebrated a major milestone—300 episodes of the Park Leaders Show! This episode felt like a great opportunity for Phil Gains and I to reflect on what has changed in parks over the last decade and look towards the future. It's been an ..read more
Park Leaders Show
2w ago
"Work-life balance means that you're trying to find a way to balance this so you're a complete person and your batteries are recharged." Key Moments
01:10 Peak of park busyness means a ranger is always on as a ranger.
05:29 Balancing work and life in park professions.
09:08 Passion for work requires deliberate disengagement.
11:52 Engaging in activities outside of work reduces stress.
13:38 Work-life balance leads to better performance.
17:03 Take a breath, step back, refocus.
21:45 The joys of the job are rewarding moments and fun challenges.
Resources
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Park Leaders Show
3w ago
"Does it really make any difference if you do believe something, but are at the same time intolerant of someone who does not agree or concur in your beliefs?"
Key Moments
01:27 Meeting Freeman Tilden.
09:42 Starting a Career with Park Service at age 58.
11:54 Freeman Reevaluates National Park Service Principles and Writes "Interpreting Our Heritage" at age 71
14:59 Aiming for Visitor Engagement, Not Just Facts
.17:00 Becaming a Team for National Park Service
22:58 Lasting Impact of 47 years of Documented Experiences.
26:06 Focusing on Environment, Change, and Tolerance.
27:03 Human ..read more
Park Leaders Show
1M ago
"The welcome station is where you are telling a visitor what to expect during the rest of their time with you."
Key Moments
05:58 First Impressions Matter at Parks
10:41 The Importance of Welcome Station Staff
16:34 Understanding Role vs. Purpose
19:06 Optimizing Park Efficiency
21:41 Importance of Face Time with Park Rangers
24:57 Pre-Shift Meetings at Welcome stations
Resources
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How to Have an Effective Welcome Station
One of the most crucial touchpoints in any park experience is ..read more
Park Leaders Show
1M ago
"Parks can be a great antidote to social isolation and mental health struggles. Yet the only way to do that effectively is to invest in our parks and make sure that the experience that people have when they go is positive and supportive of those health outcomes."
Key Moments
05:31 The Impact of Local Parks on Personal Growth
08:39 NRPA's origin and evolution, partnership with parks.
11:39 Protecting Natural Spaces for Future Generations
13:33 NRPA Resources and Geographical Connection
16:44 The Importance of Parks and Recreation for Community Health
21:49 Health and Tourism Being Vital f ..read more
Park Leaders Show
3M ago
"The general public is not impressed with how much you know. They're impressed with how much you've inspired them to know more about the places they visit."
Key Moments
02:04 Creating Park Experiences for New Visitors
07:10 The Challenge of Information Overload in the Digital Era
10:35 Historical Communication and Public Engagement
16:02 Inspire Learning through Augmented Reality Historical Storytelling
18:08 Instant Information Access on Learning
21:19 Contact for creating park experiences or highlights.
Resources
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Park Leaders Show
4M ago
"We have to do more things with younger people to make sure they know what a cool industry we are and that there are so many different job opportunities that aren't just front line." Key Moments
04:35 Tourism Synergy and Collaboration
08:37 Empowering Youth to Make a Positive Impact
14:50 Revitalizing Urban Parks and Workforce Development.
19:03 Building Partnerships for Environmental Conservation
20:26 Historic Site Preservation
23:50 Community Support in the Tourism Industry
28:06 Promoting Career Diversity to Youth
Resources
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Fac ..read more
Park Leaders Show
4M ago
"A good new part director has a vision. And and if you want to make a difference and leave your mark, you have to have vision of where you want to take your agency in the next year, in the next 3 years, and in the next 5 years."
Key Moments
06:53 Recognize the need to act as leader.
11:39 Watch what you say, people are listening.
13:38 Build on core values, ethics, and vision.
18:28 New directors often overwhelmed, need readiness training.
21:35 Stay close to service, vision, motivate.
25:38 Seek smarter team members for success.
Resources
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Park Leaders Show
4M ago
“Go sit on a rock in your favorite spot somewhere and do a very serious self-assessment. What am I good at? What am I not good at? What do I like to do? What do I don't like to do? And if you don't want to be out there in the lead, if you don't want to be out there taking some risk, if you don't want to get up in front of audiences, don't put yourself in that position."
Key Moments
01:45 Starting a Career in Parks and Recreation
06:37 Ranger Experience in Yosemite
10:31 Toxic Work Environments
13:57 Conservation Efforts in Protected Areas
14:45 Environmental Protection by National Park Service ..read more
Park Leaders Show
5M ago
"If you're going to be really good at it, you're passionate about it. You believe that you're doing something that's bigger than just collecting a paycheck."
Key Moments
02:05 Inspiration for a Career in Park Rangers
06:13 Evolving Qualifications for Park Rangers
08:39 The Importance of Passion in Career Choices
21:38 Evolution of Park Rangers and Park Management
31:44 Job Application Strategies and Power of Networking
45:11 The Importance of Work-Life Balance in the Great Outdoors
47:54 Unexpected Challenges of Environmental Awareness
53:28 College Involvement, Professional Associations, and ..read more