Park Leaders Show

On this episode of the Park Leaders Show, Park Supervisor, Rowdy Perry, joins the show to discuss his love and appreciation for state parks. 

As a former ranger turned supervisor for the Michigan Department of Nature Resources, Rowdy unpacks the attendance rise in his state, the psychological safety parks bring, and how park leaders should perceive their jobs.

Per his experience, while park employees get paid in sunsets, the reason behind the work comes back to people and providing them resources to boost morale and appreciate their part in making the world an environmentally friendly place.

 

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Direct download: Ep_255_-_Remembering_Why_We_Do_The_Job_Rowdy_Perry.mp3
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On this episode of the Park Leaders Show, Ben Novak, Lead Scientist at Revive & Restore, rejoins the show to share recent conservation success stories.

While intended consequences may seem like a vague term, in the context of environment preservation, this often refers to the calculated controlling of species and habitats to sustain life. In select state parks, the reintroduction of wolves into the wild is a prime example of what’s working. In other areas, the reintegration of turkeys into gaming circles and projects like Passion for Pigeons are also having an impact.

As Ben explains, Revive & Restore hopes to spread conservation awareness to audiences to ensure people understand the factors that benefit near-extinct species and surrounding ecosystems. 

For more information, visit https://reviverestore.org/

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Direct download: Ep_255_-_Intended_Consequences_in_Conversation_Ben_Novak.mp3
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On this episode of the Park Leaders Show, guest co-host, Host of the “Build a Winning Team” podcast, and former COO of Story Brand, joins the show to discuss his story and definition of success.

A man of many hats, Tim Schurrer talks about the value of humility within a teamwork setting. Per his experiences, corporate success is often defined by a selfless culture where roles are prioritized above the spotlight. By cultivating an environment of validation, team members can derive contentment from their role and encourage others within their arenas of influence. 

While Tim worries about young people wanting to be instant influencers, his message is clear: Stop chasing the spotlight and embrace your role without forsaking what matters.

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Direct download: Ep_254_-_How_to_Build_a_Winning_Team_Tim_Schurrer.mp3
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On this episode of the Park Leaders Show, guest co-host, Phil Gaines, returns to discuss new economic trends within park management.

In the wake of the pandemic, park visitors have increased around the country. Yet, while the uptick in retention has been a silver lining, the population boom has led to new opportunities. As more tourists visit state parks, the more demand has taxed its resources.

Accordingly, this has prompted some park rangers to enforce new fees and limits for trail and campground access. As Phil explains, the decision is not based on generating revenue but on managing capacity and sustaining resources. By preserving park property, rangers can take new initiatives in sustaining improved visitor experiences.

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Direct download: Ep_252_-_Using_Fees_to_Sustain_Visitor_Experiences.mp3
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