Parks and Restoration
Great parks and healthy landscapes are the products of strong leadership. This show is dedicated to helping you become that leader.
Recent Episodes
May 8, 2025
68. Welcome to the Jungle - the Ecology of Onboarding
In this episode, I explore how onboarding isn’t just about filling out forms and handing over keys—it’s about shaping culture, boosting retention, and setting your team up for long-term success. Whether you're bringing on sea...
March 17, 2025
67. Leadership meets ecology - Chris is interviewed on Outliers Edge Podcast
Back around the first of the year, I was a (co)guest on the Outliers Edge Podcast hosted by Niiamah Ashong. We discussed some of my "leadership through the lens of ecology" ideas, how it's not good to go it alone, and much mo...
Feb. 28, 2025
66. History & Status of IWiLL - Iowa's Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation Trust Fund
There's an effort in the Iowa Senate to repeal what would be the most impactful funding mechanism for parks and conservation that has ever existed in the state of Iowa. Iowa's Water and Land Legacy fund, also known as IWiLL i...
Feb. 4, 2025
65. Whitewater rescues, lightning, bee venom and more with John Fullbright
In this episode, I chat with John Fullbright who has one of the craziest life stories of anyone I know. A lifelong adventure guide currently residing in New Mexico, he recently led a nighttime whitewater rescue the likes of w...
Jan. 11, 2025
64. The challenge of a great mentor
Some of us are lucky enough to have great mentors in our professional lives. This is the story of one of mine. When I first became Director, I saw one of my board members, Jim Garnjobst, as difficult. Argumentative. Contraria...
Dec. 9, 2024
63. The cleanest energy is that which you don't use with Kenny Oleson
I'm joined by sustainability consultant Kenny Oleson for an insightful discussion on clean energy, energy efficiency, and sustainability. This episode covers, among other things, the Clean Energy Districts of Iowa program, pr...
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