play Play pause Pause S1 E27 Dec 01, 2025 From City Management to Entrepreneurship Kellye and Charisse discuss the potential challenges and opportunities faced by city management professionals as they transition into entrepreneurship. They explore th...
play Play pause Pause S1 E26 Nov 24, 2025 26 Taking and Holding Space: Leadership in Action Kellye and Charisse explore the critical balance between holding space and taking space in leadership. They discuss how these dynamics shape team interactions and the ...
play Play pause Pause S1 E25 Nov 17, 2025 Family Ties: Setting Boundaries for Holiday Peace Charisse and Kellye discuss the challenges of integrating work and family life, especially during the holiday season. They explore how to manage stress, the importance...
play Play pause Pause S1 E24 Nov 10, 2025 Post Election Hangover: What Happens After the Votes Are In Kellye and Charisse discuss the transition period following elections, referring to as the "post-election hangover." They explore the challenges leaders face in local ...
play Play pause Pause S1 E23 Nov 03, 2025 Keeping that Post Conference Glow Alive Kellye and Charisse explore the phenomenon of the "conference glow." You know, that invigorating energy and connection felt during conferences. They discuss the challe...
play Play pause Pause S1 E22 Oct 27, 2025 Hope is Not Naive: Optimism, Pessimism, and Leadership Charisse and Kellye explore the delicate balance between optimism and pessimism in leadership, particularly within public service. They discuss the importance of hope ...
play Play pause Pause S1 E21 Oct 20, 2025 Structure, Freedom, and Leadership Energy Kellye and Charisse explore the complex relationship between structure and freedom in leadership. They discuss the importance of finding a balance between being overly...
play Play pause Pause S1 E20 Oct 13, 2025 The Leader Within: Seeing Yourself Clearly Charisse and Kellye explore the deeper aspects of leadership, focusing on self-awareness, the inner story of leaders, the impact of their presence on teams, and the im...
play Play pause Pause S1 E19 Oct 06, 2025 Leadership Lessons from Paw Paw: The Art of Being Scrappy In this heartfelt episode, Charisse helps Kellye share the profound impact her grandfather, Paw Paw, had on her life and leadership philosophy. As Kellye reflects on h...
play Play pause Pause S1 E18 Sep 29, 2025 Election Season: Strategies to Prepare Staff and Onboard Council Charisse and Kellye discuss the complexities of election season, sometimes known as 'silly season.' They explore the challenges faced by public service staff, the impo...
play Play pause Pause S1 E17 Sep 22, 2025 Don't Give A Ding: Turning Off Notifications, Turning On Productivity Kellye and Charisse discuss the detrimental effects of constant notifications on focus and decision-making for city leaders. They explore the neuroscience behind distr...
play Play pause Pause S1 E16 Sep 22, 2025 Can You Really Lead When You Feel Uninspired? Charisse and Kellye explore the complexities of inspiration, particularly when it's feeling a little dim. They discuss the importance of showing up even when motivatio...
play Play pause Pause S1 E15 Sep 15, 2025 Unpacking Mental Health Language: Beyond Buzzwords Kellye and Charisse discuss the impact of language, particularly the misuse of terms like gaslighting, narcissism, and trauma. They emphasize the importance of using p...
play Play pause Pause S1 E14 Sep 15, 2025 Redefining Work-Life Balance: Why Words Matter Charisse and Kellye explore the multifaceted nature of productivity, emphasizing that it extends beyond traditional work metrics to include roles such as caregivers, c...
play Play pause Pause S1 E13 Sep 08, 2025 Stay or Go? Choosing Alignment Over Obligation Kellye and Charisse explore the complex decision-making process leaders face when considering whether to stay in their current roles or move on. They discuss the impor...
play Play pause Pause S1 E12 Sep 08, 2025 Beyond the Spark: Understanding Passion Fatigue in Leadership Charisse and Kellye explore the complexities of maintaining passion in public service roles. They discuss the gradual fading of enthusiasm, the challenges of identity ...
play Play pause Pause S1 E11 Sep 01, 2025 Unveiling Kellye: A Personal Interview About Passion and Purpose Charisse interviews Kellye Mazzoli, who shares her journey from a challenging childhood to becoming an assistant city manager and eventually transitioning into coachin...
play Play pause Pause S1 E10 Sep 01, 2025 From Small Town to Public Service: Charisse's Journey Kellye interviews Charisse Deschenes, exploring her journey from childhood in a small town to a career in public service. Charisse shares her experiences in local gove...
play Play pause Pause S1 E9 Aug 25, 2025 Navigating the Discomfort Zone Kellye and Charisse explore the concept of discomfort as a necessary component of growth, particularly in leadership roles. They discuss the allure of comfort and its ...
play Play pause Pause S1 E8 Aug 25, 2025 Support Systems: Navigating Leadership Isolation Charisse and Kellye discuss the critical role of support systems in leadership. They explore the consequences of isolation, the different types of support available, a...
