As producer and publisher here at MuniSquare on Substack, today’s post is hard to write… we have decided to bring the Generation on the Rise podcast to a close, at least for now. Dave, Brandon and Nancy start off with a little light bantor today before making their way to the core message which concerns the absence of Eden.

This will not affect PCC Local Time podcast recordings or our MuniSquare podcast stream. Please subscribe to receive full content from our site that focuses on local government and public service!

00:00 Opening banter and music talk

03:00 Brandon on ICMA, APMM and the conference season

03:53 Nancy introduces the final episode

04:20 Decision to close this chapter of Generation on the Rise

05:05 Eden’s departure and what is publicly known

06:15 Why the public testimony required a response

07:10 What we know, what we do not know

07:50 Employee voice, risk and organizational recovery

08:20 Building in public and closing this chapter

08:54 Brandon reflects on the purpose of the podcast

09:35 Conversations people need but do not get formal training for

10:30 The value of candid professional dialogue

11:20 Continuing the conversation beyond the podcast

12:01 Dave reflects on Eden, Middletown and next chapters

13:00 Dave’s leadership lesson: people need to want to follow you

14:15 Authenticity, social intelligence and emotional intelligence

15:40 The danger of trying to be someone you are not

16:50 Mistakes, public judgment and professional recovery

18:10 Learning, growth and second chances in leadership

19:10 Investing in employees, boards and communities

19:45 Looking back on the podcast’s purpose and tone

21:00 Appreciation for listeners and future collaborations

21:47 Nancy reflects on Dave and Brandon’s growth

22:45 Gratitude, community and what comes next

23:40 Final goodbye and “take care of each other”

24:05 Closing banter and authenticity of the show

25:11 Nancy’s final words

25:37 Dave and Brandon close the episode