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Park Leaders Show

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 Manage... Read more

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The Myth of the Well Rounded Ranger

The Myth of the Well Rounded Ranger

When I was a park ranger, the former director of our agency used to preach the concept of the well-rounded ranger.  I b... Read more

12 May 2015

9mins

Ranked #2

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Lessons from 30 Years in the National Park Service

Lessons from 30 Years in the National Park Service

As a young leader, one of the best ways to build yourself is to learn from established leaders. Someone has already made... Read more

3 Mar 2015

44mins

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Cultural Resources with Alan Spears

Cultural Resources with Alan Spears

Alan Spears is the Cultural Resources Director for the National Parks Conservation Association. Alan Spears and I had th... Read more

17 Nov 2015

39mins

Ranked #4

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Ten Steps to Get the Most out of Working With Volunteers

Ten Steps to Get the Most out of Working With Volunteers

At Park Leaders we examine issues relevant for park leaders. We have heard from more than one guest on the Park Leaders ... Read more

3 Jun 2014

14mins

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Life as a Seasonal Park Ranger

Life as a Seasonal Park Ranger

On the Park Leaders Show, I often talk to leaders in the National Park Service. Chief Interpreters, Chief Rangers and Pa... Read more

14 Apr 2015

25mins

Ranked #6

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Building a Tribe of Supporters for Your Park

Building a Tribe of Supporters for Your Park

Jeff Goins has made his living with the support of a tribe.  The loyal following to his popular blog led to a successful... Read more

27 Jan 2015

37mins

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How to Make a Park “Park-Like”

How to Make a Park “Park-Like”

Jack Hartt is deliberate about the experience people have at Deception Pass State Park. He feels a park experience shoul... Read more

17 Mar 2015

53mins

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Helping People Discover Parks

Helping People Discover Parks

Audrey Peterman helps parks people discover parks. Many people who have taken park tours with Audrey are visiting parks ... Read more

9 Jan 2018

24mins

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The Legend of the Spark Ranger

The Legend of the Spark Ranger

Roy Sullivan is a one of a kind park ranger. His story is so unique, we are still talking about him today.  This episode... Read more

3 Oct 2017

15mins

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African American National Parks Day

African American National Parks Day

Consider your last visits to our National Parks. Just pick one, Yellowstone, Yosemite, Glacier, or Mount Ranier. How man... Read more

1 Jul 2014

36mins

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Putting Safety First in Your Park

Putting Safety First in Your Park

After a career in the military, Christina Ryan-Miller joined the National Park Service. In her role as a Zone Safety Man... Read more

31 Oct 2017

26mins

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Can You Have Fun and Still Be Professional?

Can You Have Fun and Still Be Professional?

For this episode, I invited a guest to return and we took questions from park rangers in the field.  So far, the most li... Read more

19 Aug 2014

36mins

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Giving More People Access to the Outdoors

Giving More People Access to the Outdoors

In order to protect parks and open spaces, we need more people who care enough to speak out and stand up for conservatio... Read more

20 Mar 2018

23mins

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Is Parks a Man’s World?

Is Parks a Man’s World?

Marty Huseman is the Chief Ranger at Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area. Her career with the National Park Service ... Read more

29 Jul 2014

35mins

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The Medication of the Outdoors

The Medication of the Outdoors

Ryan Jenkins, Park Manager at Henry Horton State Park, discusses his upbringing, his love for nature, and current projec... Read more

10 Dec 2019

29mins

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Can National Parks Remain Relevant?

Can National Parks Remain Relevant?

Ray Murray could be considered an environmental elder. He has been working in the field of parks, recreation, and conser... Read more

22 Jul 2014

36mins

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Driven by Passion for a Place

Driven by Passion for a Place

Eben Sypitkowski is the Director of Baxter State Park in Maine.  Baxter State Park is a unique park. Baxter is a state p... Read more

7 Aug 2018

32mins

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Building a Leadership Network

Building a Leadership Network

To build a solid career, you need to build a solid network of peers, associates, and friends. A strong leader has a stro... Read more

11 Sep 2018

23mins

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Getting Your First Job with The National Park Service

Getting Your First Job with The National Park Service

In this episode, Brennan McAuley returns to the Park Leaders Show to discuss his national park career and experiences as... Read more

5 Feb 2019

20mins

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The Importance of Trust in Park Management

The Importance of Trust in Park Management

Grady Spann, Director of Arkansas State Parks, discusses the importance of trust in all aspects of park management and l... Read more

17 Dec 2019

36mins

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