43 min
An Exit Interview with Jeffrey Kightlinger Water Values Podcast
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Jeffrey Kightlinger provides an excellent interview offering profound thoughts on the water industry that was recorded during the waning days of his 15-year tenure as the General Manager of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California. Plus, Reese Tisdale of Bluefield Research comes on for Bluefield on Tap to discuss how population shifts might impact the water sector.
In this session, you’ll learn about:
Why Jeff decided to retire from Metropolitan at this juncture
Jeff’s perspective on what makes a good water leader
Where the gaps in water leadership are and whether they’re being filled
The advice Jeff received when he began his tenure at Metropolitan
Whether Jeff heeded that advice
How has the GM position changed during his tenure
Jeff’s biggest surprises in dealing with water issues
Jeff’s proudest accomplishments during his years at Metropolitan
What Jeff wishes had worked out differently
Jeff’s public words of advice for his successor, Adel Hagekhalil
Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include:
Jeff’s LinkedIn Page
Jeff’s Twitter handle: @8thGenCA
Other exit interviews: Verde Exchange (Part 1 and Part 2) and org
TWV #133: Resiliency and Regionalism in Southern California with Metropolitan’s Jeffrey Kightlinger
TWV #142: Los Angeles’ Approach to Infrastructure with Adel Hagekhalil
Thank You!
Thanks to each of you for listening and spreading the word about The Water Values Podcast! Keep the emails coming and please rate and review The Water Values Podcast on iTunes and Stitcher if you haven’t done so already. And don’t forget to tell your friends about the podcast and whatever you do, don’t forget to join The Water Values mailing list!
Jeffrey Kightlinger provides an excellent interview offering profound thoughts on the water industry that was recorded during the waning days of his 15-year tenure as the General Manager of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California. Plus, Reese Tisdale of Bluefield Research comes on for Bluefield on Tap to discuss how population shifts might impact the water sector.
In this session, you’ll learn about:
Why Jeff decided to retire from Metropolitan at this juncture
Jeff’s perspective on what makes a good water leader
Where the gaps in water leadership are and whether they’re being filled
The advice Jeff received when he began his tenure at Metropolitan
Whether Jeff heeded that advice
How has the GM position changed during his tenure
Jeff’s biggest surprises in dealing with water issues
Jeff’s proudest accomplishments during his years at Metropolitan
What Jeff wishes had worked out differently
Jeff’s public words of advice for his successor, Adel Hagekhalil
Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include:
Jeff’s LinkedIn Page
Jeff’s Twitter handle: @8thGenCA
Other exit interviews: Verde Exchange (Part 1 and Part 2) and org
TWV #133: Resiliency and Regionalism in Southern California with Metropolitan’s Jeffrey Kightlinger
TWV #142: Los Angeles’ Approach to Infrastructure with Adel Hagekhalil
Thank You!
Thanks to each of you for listening and spreading the word about The Water Values Podcast! Keep the emails coming and please rate and review The Water Values Podcast on iTunes and Stitcher if you haven’t done so already. And don’t forget to tell your friends about the podcast and whatever you do, don’t forget to join The Water Values mailing list!
43 min