Government communications is at the heart of this episode, as you sit down with Kara Roberson, Strategic Communications Officer for the City of Wentzville, Missouri, to unpack how a fast‑growing community uses smart messaging, data, and creativ...

A childhood spent dodging sniper fire is a brutal teacher, but it forged one of the calmest leaders we know. Chief Building Official Frank Bufarish joins us to share how growing up in Lebanon’s civil war shaped a perspective that now powers Liv...

This episode of Takis Talk delivers a compelling interview with Lee Butler, Director of Planning and Community Development for the City of Santa Cruz—a pivotal figure propelling one of California’s most dramatic housing turnarounds. Immerse you...

Leading with Vision: Executive Recruitment, Strategic Planning, and Team Culture in Local GovernmentLocal government leaders are tasked with guiding their communities into a more resilient and vibrant future. The journey from plan...

Building Resilient Communities: A Conversation with Wayne Snell of the City of Irving, TexasEpisode guest: Wayne Snell, Director of Inspections, City of Irving, Texas Host: Greg Diktakis, Takis Talk ...