CitySpeak Podcast

John Herrera

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CitySpeak is where we talk about everything relevant to stakeholders at City Hall and municipal government organizations. CitySpeak podcast has a unique focus on community and directing interest to an exciting career in municipal government. Thank you for joining us on our maiden voyage as we recount decades of municipal government experiences, community initiatives, and managerial solutions!

11/12/2020

What City Hall Needs From Its New Finance Director - Part II

Today’s CitySpeak episode presents “10 Goals to Achieve as a New Finance Director at City Hall”. This CitySpeak is presented for (a) young finance and accounting college grads, (b) seasoned Finance Directors, and (c) private sector finance and accounting professionals looking to transition to local government. Listen in on the top goals to achieve and succeed as the new Finance Director at City Hall.

34 min
04/12/2020

What City Hall Needs From Its New Finance Director - Part I

Finance Directors have been retiring in droves from City Halls throughout our country. This is an excellent time for ambitious young people who want a career in financial management to step up and compete for the Finance Director jobs left behind by retirees. The financial rewards are great as are the career opportunities. However, you need to make sure you understand exactly what City Hall needs from its new Finance Director. This is what this CitySpeak episode is all about, helping you to succeed as a Finance Director at City Hall.

31 min
19/11/2020

Help City Manager On-Board New Council Members

Next month thousands of new City Council members and Board of Directors will be taking the oath of office and be sworn in as elected officials to represent the millions of Americans at local communities across the United States. For many new City Council members, this is their first rodeo. They need all the help they can get to serve effectively on the days to represent their communities. All municipal employees can help the City Manager to onboard new Council members so they can be effective when they take their seats on the dais.

32 min
12/11/2020

Work From Home: New Norm for Municipal Workers

In today’s podcast, John Herrera, CPA addresses the financial and operational benefits of WFH (work from home) to municipal organizations and its employees.

21 min
05/11/2020

What Does an Economic Recession Feel Like at City Hall?

In this CitySpeak episode, MuniTemps CEO John Herrera, CPA makes a comprehensive presentation about economic recessions and how they impact City Hall and the jobs of municipal employees. How does recession feel at City Hall? This is an important question answered in this CitySpeak episode, providing you practical suggestions to consider to survive and thrive during this 2020 economic recession. It is important that you plan for a long-term rather than a short-term economic recovery as you ponder the issues discussed in this CitySpeak podcast.

38 min
29/10/2020

Think Long-Term, Rewards Are Greater

Weathering an economic downturn, planning for retirement, living a healthier, wealthier, and happier life is completely possible…if you think, plan, and act LONG-TERM. Today’s CitySpeak podcast tells you about the greater rewards in life from thinking long-term rather than short-term

30 min
22/10/2020

Millennials Reinventing Government

Baby Boomers had a “good ride” the last 50+ years in local government, but scoot over Boomers, it’s the Millennial’s turn to ride. Today’s CitySpeak podcast encourages Millennials to EMBRACE their values and refine their “craft” as they take the baton from Baby Boomers to reinvent government in today’s world of massive uncertainty.

32 min
15/10/2020

Why Choose a Career in Municipal Government

A career in municipal government is rewarding in many ways. You receive competitive wages, relative job security, and a good pension, all while working towards improving the quality of life for the residents of your community. The host of the CitySpeak podcast, John Herrera, CPA, shares his personal career journey to help you land your first job at a City or other local government, with the goal of planning your own career path for success in public service.

36 min
08/10/2020

Municipal Employees: Stay Out of Politics

In this CitySpeak episode, MuniTemps CEO, John Herrera, CPA, discusses local government politics and why you should avoid the politics of elected officials and remain within your professional role as municipal employees. Municipal employees do work for political organizations, but not staying away from their politics can hinder your career and even jeopardize the legitimacy of the organizations you serve. During this episode, John speaks about his personal experience as a veteran municipal employee, with the hope that you can learn from his mistakes and not by trial by fire.

38 min
01/10/2020

Systemize Your Department to Do More with Less

In this episode, MuniTemps CEO, John Herrera, CPA brings all the energy as he discusses improved systems in the municipal workplace. Having a system in the workplace will allow municipal employees to work efficiently while providing an “acceptable” level of service to the customer, without burning the candle at both ends.

46 min
23/09/2020

Municipal Employees: Survive and Thrive During the Crisis

This CitySpeak podcast looks at the current fiscal crisis and its impact on municipal employees. By looking at where we've been the last 7 recessions, and where we're at today under COVID-19, we can take informed, proactive steps to succeed where we're going in our jobs next year and beyond. These are stressful times, and they may get worse, but just like Sully Sullenberger did in 2009, we want to "keep flying the plane", cool, calm, and collected, to ensure we all succeed. Many people in our community are counting on us. We've got this!

35 min
17/09/2020

Introducing CitySpeak the Podcast with John Herrera

CitySpeak is where we talk about everything relevant to stakeholders at City Hall and municipal government organizations. CitySpeak podcast has a unique focus on community and directing interest to an exciting career in municipal government. Thank you for joining us on our maiden voyage as we recount decades of municipal government experiences, community initiatives, and managerial solutions!

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CitySpeak Podcast

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Episodes

What City Hall Needs From Its New Finance Director - Part II

What City Hall Needs From Its New Finance Director - Part I

Help City Manager On-Board New Council Members

Work From Home: New Norm for Municipal Workers

What Does an Economic Recession Feel Like at City Hall?

Think Long-Term, Rewards Are Greater

Millennials Reinventing Government

Why Choose a Career in Municipal Government

Municipal Employees: Stay Out of Politics

Systemize Your Department to Do More with Less

Municipal Employees: Survive and Thrive During the Crisis

Introducing CitySpeak the Podcast with John Herrera

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