Warning the Public in New York City
In this podcast Deanne Criswell, New York City’s Emergency Management Commissioner discusses how the city uses a variety of legacy warning systems along with new technologies to warn the public. New Y...
12 Jan 202129min
How to Write Email that Engages and Persuades
As the Covid pandemic continues raging and businesses are being cut back, many people are working from home. Besides working online with Zoom, people are doing more and more writing. But most people a...
5 Jan 202121min
3 Mistakes to Avoid When Hiring a Consultant
Eventually everyone in government or business will likely need to engage a consultant to assist their organization with an element of work that they need help with. This podcast is an interview with B...
29 Dec 202022min
Leading Virtual Teams
The coronavirus pandemic forced businesses and governments to close their physical office spaces and have people begin working from their homes, with little or noplanning or preparation for this momen...
17 Dec 202038min
The Future of Emergency Management Education and Training
Glen Woodbury is the Director, Center for Homeland Defense and Security at the Naval Postgraduate School. In this podcast we explore how the programs he manages have adapted to being all distance lear...
10 Dec 202039min
A Dozen Ways to Communicate Better Verbally
In our age of disinformation, conspiracy theories, and alternative facts, talking with people we disagree with can be challenging. Sometimes these are people we’re trying to reach with vital informati...
27 Nov 202022min
How to Work with a Legislator
No matter who you are, you can become active in helping get legislation passed. My personal experience has centered on legislation to advance disaster resilience. The guest for this podcast is Jim Kas...
10 Nov 202037min
Interview with Peter Gaynor, FEMA Administrator
Peter Gaynor is the currently serving Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator. In this podcast we learn about his career path in emergency management and FEMA’s 2020 response to the c...
1 Nov 202024min
