Through Wild Country: Charting Conservation Leadership

Ali Duvall
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A podcast for people in conservation practicing leadership at all levels, navigating complex terrain together. Real conversations exploring challenges in adaptive work, celebrating breakthroughs, and charting what it takes to lead change that lasts. Hosted by the Western Conservation Leadership Development Program.

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  1. 12/21/2025

    Why Purpose Matters

    About this Episode In this conversation, host Ali Duvall and her guests, Julia Fabris McBride of Kansas Leadership Center and Randy Stark of the National Association of Conservation Law Enforcement Chiefs, explore the concept of purpose, particularly in the context of leadership and conservation. They discuss the intersection of personal joy and community needs, the importance of shaping purpose through our life stories, and the role of resilience and adaptability in navigating challenges. The dialogue emphasizes the significance of shared purpose in building community and the ongoing journey of self-discovery that individuals experience in their pursuit of meaningful work. Takeaways Purpose is where personal joy meets community needs.Grounding in purpose fosters resilience and adaptability.Stories of transformation can shape our understanding of purpose.Navigating purpose requires self-discovery and connection with others.Purpose helps us prioritize what to focus on in our lives.Compassion and connection are vital in confronting challenges.Purpose is a journey that evolves over time.Building community around shared purpose strengthens relationships.Adaptive leadership involves discovering purpose collaboratively. Chapters 00:00 Episode Introduction 03:55 The Importance of Purpose in Leadership 07:25 Finding Intersection  of Personal and Collective Purpose 14:41 Moments that Shape Purpose 25:09 Knowing When You are Aligned with Purpose 30:14 A Legacy of Purpose 33:34 Purpose in Adaptive Work 39:17 Emerging Insights on Purpose  For more information on the Western Conservation Leadership Development Program, see westernconservationldp.com.

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A podcast for people in conservation practicing leadership at all levels, navigating complex terrain together. Real conversations exploring challenges in adaptive work, celebrating breakthroughs, and charting what it takes to lead change that lasts. Hosted by the Western Conservation Leadership Development Program.

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    Ali Duvall
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