Twice each month, Gregg and Jae Guetschow draw upon their combined 80+ years of state and local government work experience to help their listeners avoid the pitfalls they, and others, have unwittingly stumbled into. To be honest, though, this podcast is just an excuse to spend time telling stories and laughing. Join in the fun and, perhaps, learn something useful along the way.
Managing a local government has its challenges but it also has its rewards. In the final episode of this season, Gregg and Jae share some of the awesome things they have been able to experience during their careers.
17 Apr 2024
Episode 14: The Interim Experience
Jae and Gregg share observations from their respective assignments as local government interim managers.
20 Mar 2024
Episode 13: Firewall or Not?
Should members of the governing body be able to contact department heads without going through the manager? Gregg and Jae explore this question and consider the opportunities and challenges that these interactions can present.
6 Mar 2024
Episode 12: The Fine Print
Jae and Gregg conclude their series on municipal manager employment agreements by examining duration, breach of contract, and indemnification provisions.
21 Feb 2024
Episode 11: Fringes
Gregg and Jae continue their examination of municipal manager employment agreements. In this episode, they discuss vacation leave provisions, pensions and deferred compensation plans, and car allowances.
7 Feb 2024
Episode 10: The Family Business
Jae and Gregg reflect on the "family business" of public service, linking their careers in local and state government to those of their siblings, represented by their guest Kevin Guetschow.
24 Jan 2024
Episode 9: Severance Pay and Separation Agreements
In the second episode devoted to employment contracts, Gregg and Jae discuss issues related to contract terminations.
10 Jan 2024
Episode 8: To Be or not To Be ... a Manager
Repurposing a line from Hamlet, Jae and Gregg begin to examine elements of potential manager contracts. In addition to topics such as tenure and compensation, they discuss the relevance of charter and ordinance provisions and how those might affect the decision to accept an employment offer.
27 Dec 2023
Episode 7: Are Freebies Really Free?
In the ordinary course of business, vendors sometimes offer municipal managers lunches and other gifts. Gregg and Jae discuss when accepting such offers is OK and when it's not. They also consider instances in which cultural differences complicate such decisions.
13 Dec 2023
Episode 6: I Wish I'd Known...
Gregg and Jae are joined for this episode by special guest James Gallagher. James reflects on his first municipal manager role and identifies challenges unique to that experience for which his graduate education and internships did not prepare him.
29 Nov 2023
Guerrilla Leadership
Manager Brothers Jae and Gregg have advocated municipal managers avoid personal agendas. On occasion, however, they may need to be "guerrillas for change;" that is, to advocate a solution to an issue that would be considered unconventional and, perhaps, unpopular, because it would be in the best interest of the municipality.
15 Nov 2023
Episode 4: ... Who Would Complain?
Complaints are a feature of local government administration, but not all complaints are created equal. Gregg and Jae discuss anonymous complaints of various types and the danger of letting the organization get dragged into neighbor disputes.
1 Nov 2023
Episode 3: Avoiding Personal Agendas
In this episode, Jae and Gregg provide lessons for both municipal managers and elected officials alike and illustrate the importance of establishing constructive dialogue between managers and their elected officials. Examples are offered of personal agendas and their impact, as well as comments on how managers can give guidance to elected officials to enhance their leadership roles in their communities.
18 Oct 2023
Episode 2: Test Runs
A vendor offers a money-saving product for dust control and de-icing on streets. What could possibly go wrong?
4 Oct 2023
Episode 1: Introduction
Who are Gregg and Jae and why are they doing this?
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