"You don't have to come from parks to lead in parks. But you do have to embrace the culture, listen, and lead with purpose."
Notable Moments
[00:02:00] Starting out as a seasonal worker builds a foundation
[00:03:40] Promoting park managers without prior experience
[00:05:18] Success stories of hiring from outside the park system
[00:08:48] Benefits of diverse backgrounds in leadership
[00:14:50] Importance of honoring legacy while bringing fresh ideas
[00:21:34] Staying close to your point of service
[00:23:00] Advice from Lee Cockerell: take notes and observe early
Can someone manage a park without ever having worked in one? Jody Maberry and Phil Gaines say "yes" and explain why in this listener-inspired episode. They received an email from Freddie, a new park manager in New York with no prior park experience. Together they unpack how fresh perspectives, paired with respect for legacy, can benefit any park system. Phil shares stories of success when hiring "off the street" and reinforces the importance of staying close to your point of service. Jody offers insight from his own unconventional journey into parks and highlights why diversity of thought can be just as valuable as field experience. Whether you're brand new or decades deep, this episode is a reminder to lead with intention, learn from the people you serve, and never lose sight of your North Star.
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