Vocational Rehabilitation.  It’s a vital service for individuals and communities, but to be effective, VR counselors must have the right tools to help.To help us understand what vocational rehabilitation is, who is eligible, and what success looks like for both the individual and community, we turn to John Harper.  John is the Chief Subject Matter Expert at Encorpe, and has 25 years working in vocational rehabilitation.He has a Master’s degree in vocational rehabilitation counseling, a licensed professional counselor, a certified rehabilitation counselor, and spent many years in the Missouri Vocational Rehabilitation agency.Learn more about Tyler Technologies Vocation Rehabilitation Solutions

Vocational Rehabilitation.  It’s a vital service for individuals and communities, but to be effective, VR counselors must have the right tools to help.To help us understand what vocational rehabilitation is, who is eligible, and what success looks like for both the individual and community, we turn to John Harper.  John is the Chief Subject Matter Expert at Encorpe, and has 25 years working in vocational rehabilitation.He has a Master’s degree in vocational rehabilitation counseling, a licensed professional counselor, a certified rehabilitation counselor, and spent many years in the Missouri Vocational Rehabilitation agency.<a href="https://www.tylertech.com/solutions/health-human-services/disability-benefits/vocational-rehabilitation" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Learn more about Tyler Technologies Vocation Rehabilitation Solutions</a>

Vocational Rehabilitation: Helping Clients Go Back to Work

GenZ wants information from their local government via social media. What does that mean for those in the public sector?  Get 5 very practical tips on how to improve your social media from Heather Daniels, Tyler's Sr. Social Media Specialist.  They are:Invest in talent.Define a social media strategy.Be intentional with social media usage.Always create relevant content.DEI work is everyone's work(Plus a bonus tip on unleashing valuable content you may be overlooking!)Heather spent several years in the public sector with cities like Los Angeles and Missouri City, Texas, and shares her insight with us.Tyler Technologies Heather Daniels Jeff Harrell

GenZ wants information from their local government via social media. What does that mean for those in the public sector?  Get 5 very practical tips on how to improve your social media from Heather Daniels, Tyler's Sr. Social Media Specialist.  They are:<ol><li>Invest in talent.</li><li>Define a social media strategy.</li><li>Be intentional with social media usage.</li><li>Always create relevant content.</li><li>DEI work is everyone's work</li></ol>(Plus a bonus tip on unleashing valuable content you may be overlooking!)Heather spent several years in the public sector with cities like Los Angeles and Missouri City, Texas, and shares her insight with us.<a href="https://www.tylertech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tyler Technologies </a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hldaniels/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Heather Daniels</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-harrell-79a3572/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jeff Harrell</a>

5 Tips for Improving Social Media in the Public Sector

Kim Rentner

It is no secret schools are facing lots of challenges, especially in the last year with the pandemic.  What are some of the unique challenges school transportation is facing?  Getting students safely from point A to point B is more challenging than you think.Here to help us navigate this issue is Kim Rentner. Kim is an Industry Engagement Consultant at Tyler Technologies, and she works with Transportation Directors, Business Managers and Superintendents to find solutions that are the best fit for their unique situations.Kim has spent 23 years in K-12 transportation. She has served in various roles such as Northern Regional Director for the Illinois Association for Pupil Transportation, Safety Officer, Third Party Tester and Director of Transportation. She is an official NAPT (Nation Association for Pupil Transportation) instructor. Kim is passionate about student safety and loves sharing that passion with others. She’s the perfect person to help us understand school transportation issues.Tyler Tech Resource Center

It is no secret schools are facing lots of challenges, especially in the last year with the pandemic.  What are some of the unique challenges school transportation is facing?  Getting students safely from point A to point B is more challenging than you think.Here to help us navigate this issue is Kim Rentner. Kim is an Industry Engagement Consultant at Tyler Technologies, and she works with Transportation Directors, Business Managers and Superintendents to find solutions that are the best fit for their unique situations.Kim has spent 23 years in K-12 transportation. She has served in various roles such as Northern Regional Director for the Illinois Association for Pupil Transportation, Safety Officer, Third Party Tester and Director of Transportation. She is an official NAPT (Nation Association for Pupil Transportation) instructor. Kim is passionate about student safety and loves sharing that passion with others. She’s the perfect person to help us understand school transportation issues.<a href="https://www.tylertech.com/resources" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tyler Tech Resource Center</a>

School Transportation:  Getting Students Home Safely with Kim Rentner

We kick off Season Two of the Tyler Tech Podcast with a "best of" compilation of the breakthrough research separating myth from truth in how each generation wants to engage with their local government.  Generational expert Jason Dorsey walks us through each generation, hand-picking the biggest discoveries from the research, giving local government leaders incredible insight as they work to engage with their community.  More content available at the Tyler Tech Resource Center. 

We kick off Season Two of the Tyler Tech Podcast with a "best of" compilation of the breakthrough research separating myth from truth in how each generation wants to engage with their local government.  Generational expert Jason Dorsey walks us through each generation, hand-picking the biggest discoveries from the research, giving local government leaders incredible insight as they work to engage with their community.  More content available at the <a href="https://www.tylertech.com/resources" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tyler Tech Resource Center</a>.

How Each Generation Wants to Engage with Local Government

The threat environment is high and cyber incidents seem to be on the rise.  The public sector has not been immune to cyber attacks.  Get some great information plus six tips to build cyber resilience in your organization from Ron Barnier, one of Tyler Technologies' cybersecurity experts.Tyler TechnologiesTyler Technologies Resource Center

The threat environment is high and cyber incidents seem to be on the rise.  The public sector has not been immune to cyber attacks.  Get some great information plus six tips to build cyber resilience in your organization from Ron Barnier, one of Tyler Technologies' cybersecurity experts.<a href="https://www.tylertech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tyler Technologies</a><a href="https://www.tylertech.com/resources" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tyler Technologies Resource Center</a>

Tips to Build Cyber Resilience in the Public Sector

Veterans have been impacted by the pandemic but automation and technology are helping them access the benefits they deserve.  Find out how the Kansas Commission on Veterans Affairs leverages automation to take care of Veterans in need.  Especially those who cannot access services and benefits on their own.  Semper Gumby!

Veterans have been impacted by the pandemic but automation and technology are helping them access the benefits they deserve.  Find out how the Kansas Commission on Veterans Affairs leverages automation to take care of Veterans in need.  Especially those who cannot access services and benefits on their own.  Semper Gumby!

How Automation Helps Veterans

We complete the two-part series, diving into the challenges of a GovTech Stack that does not stack up.  Tyler internal expert Mike Teeters helps us understand who and how the Government Tech Stack gets implemented, and addresses the questions of whether or not there is a certain order to implementation.

We complete the two-part series, diving into the challenges of a GovTech Stack that does not stack up.  Tyler internal expert Mike Teeters helps us understand who and how the Government Tech Stack gets implemented, and addresses the questions of whether or not there is a certain order to implementation.

The High Cost of Fractured Technology: Part Two

Engaging with citizens is more critical than ever.  The desire for a seamless experience is high, and the pandemic has put an ever-increasing dependance on technology.  Tyler internal expert Mike Teeters helps us understand the concept of a Government Technology Stack and why it is so important to local government.

Engaging with citizens is more critical than ever.  The desire for a seamless experience is high, and the pandemic has put an ever-increasing dependance on technology.  Tyler internal expert Mike Teeters helps us understand the concept of a Government Technology Stack and why it is so important to local government.

The High Cost of Fractured Technology:  Part One

It's challenging to connect during a pandemic.  There are resident services needs but many traditional channels are closed.  In this episode, TJ Sokoll, Tyler's Vice President of Product Strategy, shares some real world examples of how communities across the country are creatively connecting through civic engagement.

It's challenging to connect during a pandemic.  There are resident services needs but many traditional channels are closed.  In this episode, TJ Sokoll, Tyler's Vice President of Product Strategy, shares some real world examples of how communities across the country are creatively connecting through civic engagement.

How Cities and Counties Can Get Back to Business Quicker and Smarter with Civic Engagement

Data can be overwhelming.  How can local government use data to solve important problems without getting lost in the sea of statistics?  Oliver Wise, Director of Recovery Solutions for Tyler's Data &amp; Insights Division gives us some practical insights on how local government can use data effectively. 

Data can be overwhelming.  How can local government use data to solve important problems without getting lost in the sea of statistics?  Oliver Wise, Director of Recovery Solutions for Tyler's Data &amp; Insights Division gives us some practical insights on how local government can use data effectively.

Using Data to Solve Problems

The Tyler Tech Podcast explores issues facing communities and local government, and does so in a way that is both enlightening and entertaining.

Tyler Tech Podcast

The Best Multi-Part Documentaries, with documentaries on Obama, Federer vs Nadal, the making of Star Wars, Netflix vs Blockbuster and more. Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!

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"It all started around 1997, with a guy named Marc Randolph and his mathematician friend Reed Hastings. Randolph and Hastings knew they’d have to take on Blockbuster, but what they didn’t anticipate was that their business model would take on network television and eventually change the entire movie industry.
This was an 8-year total war that left innumerable casualties in its wake: thousands of hollowed out buildings and economic losses in the billions."

An 8-part series on the brutal business battle between Netflix and Blockbuster, and later HBO.

This is Episode 1 of an 8-part series on the brutal business battle between Netflix and Blockbuster, and later HBO.It all started around 1997, with a guy named Marc Randolph and his mathematician friend Reed Hastings. Randolph and Hastings knew they’d have to take on Blockbuster, but what they didn’t anticipate was that their business model would take on network television and eventually change the entire movie industry.This was an 8-year total war that left innumerable casualties in its wake: thousands of hollowed out buildings and economic losses in the billions.Support us by supporting our sponsors!

Business Wars

This is Episode 1 of an 8-part series on the brutal business battle between Netflix and Blockbuster, and later HBO.It all started around 1997, with a guy named Marc Randolph and his mathematician friend Reed Hastings. Randolph and Hastings knew they’d have to take on Blockbuster, but what they didn’t anticipate was that their business model would take on network television and eventually change the entire movie industry.This was an 8-year total war that left innumerable casualties in its wake: thousands of hollowed out buildings and economic losses in the billions. Support us by supporting our sponsors!

Netflix vs Blockbuster - Sudden Death | 1

You don't have to like tennis to like this. There is so much to learn from how this rivalry made each player better. This series explores the unique tennis rivalry between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal-- two very different players, both exceptional, in pursuit of perfection. Swiss-born Roger Federer was seemingly born with a racquet in his hand and at a young age he quickly masters the game, but what he needs to reach the top is to learn how to master his emotions. Meanwhile, Spaniard Rafael Nadal learns the game under the tutelage of his uncle Toni on the clay courts of Mallorca, where the decision to make him a left-handed player separates him early from his competition.

A 7 part series on Federer and Nadal

In this series we explore the unique tennis rivalry between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal-- two very different players, both exceptional, in pursuit of perfection. Swiss-born Roger Federer was seemingly born with a racquet in his hand and at a young age he quickly masters the game, but what he needs to reach the top is to learn how to master his emotions. Meanwhile, Spaniard Rafael Nadal learns the game under the tutelage of his uncle Toni on the clay courts of Mallorca, where the decision to make him a left-handed player separates him early from his competition. Support us by supporting our sponsors!

Sports Wars

In this series we explore the unique tennis rivalry between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal-- two very different players, both exceptional, in pursuit of perfection. Swiss-born Roger Federer was seemingly born with a racquet in his hand and at a young age he quickly masters the game, but what he needs to reach the top is to learn how to master his emotions. Meanwhile, Spaniard Rafael Nadal learns the game under the tutelage of his uncle Toni on the clay courts of Mallorca, where the decision to make him a left-handed player separates him early from his competition.  Support us by supporting our sponsors!

Federer vs Nadal - The Hothead | 1

Best Multi-Part Documentaries

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1 quote, 3 ideas & 1 question from a carefully curated podcast episode.
Every Monday & Wednesday.

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How our mind explains things:[topic-start]
“The way that the mind works, very frequently, is that we start from a decision, or we start from a belief, and then the stories that explain it come to our mind. Conclusions come first, and rationalizations come later.”[topic-end]
How we come to believe things:[topic-start]
"The real cause of your belief in a political position, the real causes are rooted in your personal history. They’re rooted in who are the people that you trusted and what they seemed to believe in, and it has very little to do with the reasons that come to your mind, why your position is correct and the position of the other side is nonsensical."[topic-end]
Who is Daniel Kahneman:[topic-start]
Nobel prize winning psychologist and economist who helped created the field of behavioural economics.

The Nobel Prize-winning psychologist on why we think and act the way we do — and why facts matter less than we think in forming our beliefs.
With his book Thinking, Fast and Slow, Daniel Kahneman emerged as one of the most intriguing voices on the complexity of human thought and behavior. He is a psychologist who won the Nobel Prize in economics for helping to create the field of behavioral economics — and is a self-described “constant worrier.” It’s fun, helpful, and more than a little unnerving to apply his insights into why we think and act the way we do in this moment of social and political tumult.
Find the transcript for this show at onbeing.org.

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Daniel Kahneman — Why We Contradict Ourselves and Confound Each Other

Real scenarios of a hospital during a war:[topic-start]
“... we were hand squeezing his ventilator as we ran out of oxygen" and when we finally found the physician to get more oxygen, he said "We don't have any oxygen left, you're going to have to let him go"[topic-end]
Who is Sheri Fink:[topic-start]
An investigative journalist who won the Pulitzer Prize for her coverage of Memorial Hospital (the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina).

Sheri Fink on the tragedy of being forced to choose who's life to save

When people are dying and you can only save some, how do you choose? Maybe you save the youngest. Or the sickest. Maybe you even just put all the names in a hat and pick at random. Would your answer change if a sick person was standing right in front of you? In this episode, we follow New York Times reporter Sheri Fink as she searches for the answer. In a warzone, a hurricane, a church basement, and an earthquake, the question remains the same. What happens, what should happen, when humans are forced to play god? Produced by Simon Adler and Annie McEwen. Reported by Sheri Fink.  In the book that inspired this episode you can find more about what transpired at Memorial Hospital during Hurricane Katrina, Sheri Fink’s exhaustively reported Five Days at Memorial You can find more about the work going on in Maryland at: www.nytimes.com/triage Very special thanks to Lilly Sullivan.  Special thanks also to: Pat Walters and Jim McCutcheon and Todd Menesses from WWL in New Orleans, the researchers for the allocation of scarce resources project in Maryland - Dr. Lee Daugherty Biddison from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Howie Gwon from the Johns Hopkins Medicine Office of Emergency Management, Alan Regenberg of the Berman Institute of Bioethics and Dr. Eric Toner of the UPMC Center for Health Security.  Support Radiolab by becoming a member today at Radiolab.org/donate.    

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When people are dying and you can only save some, how do you choose? Maybe you save the youngest. Or the sickest. Maybe you even just put all the names in a hat and pick at random. Would your answer change if a sick person was standing right in front of you? In this episode, we follow New York Times reporter Sheri Fink as she searches for the answer. In a warzone, a hurricane, a church basement, and an earthquake, the question remains the same. What happens, what should happen, when humans are forced to play god? Produced by Simon Adler and Annie McEwen. Reported by Sheri Fink.  In the book that inspired this episode you can find more about what transpired at Memorial Hospital during Hurricane Katrina, <a href="http://www.sherifink.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sheri Fink’s</a> exhaustively reported <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Five-Days-Memorial-Storm-Ravaged-Hospital/dp/0307718972/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1471783956&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=five+days+at+memorial" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Five Days at Memorial</a> You can find more about the work going on in Maryland at: <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/triage" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.nytimes.com/triage</a> Very special thanks to Lilly Sullivan.  Special thanks also to: Pat Walters and Jim McCutcheon and Todd Menesses from WWL in New Orleans, the researchers for the allocation of scarce resources project in Maryland - Dr. Lee Daugherty Biddison from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Howie Gwon from the Johns Hopkins Medicine Office of Emergency Management, Alan Regenberg of the Berman Institute of Bioethics and Dr. Eric Toner of the UPMC Center for Health Security. Support Radiolab by becoming a member today at <a href="https://pledge3.wnyc.org/donate/radiolab-it/onestep/?utm_source=wnyc&amp;utm_medium=radiolab-redirect&amp;utm_campaign=pledge&amp;utm_content=show-notes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Radiolab.org/donate</a>.

Tyler Tech Podcast

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