Takis Talk Episode 10 - The Future of Building Departments: Leadership, AI, and the Rise of Jose Ibarra Geniz What does it take to rise from code enforcement officer to Chief Building Official in just over a decade? Takis Talk Episode [...]
David Spencer on Takis Talk - Servant leadership matters - Humility and a service mindset build trust and stronger professional communities. Growing up with a thirst for why What happens when a kid who grows up lining up nails on a jobsite [...]
Kara Roberson - Government Communications That Work: Strategy, Psychology, and Public Trust Government communications is at the heart of this episode, as you sit down with Kara Roberson, Strategic Communications Officer for the City of Wentzville, Missouri, to unpack how a [...]
City Management Best Practices From Civil War to City Hall: A Blueprint for Leading with Humility & Heart with Franc Moufarrej Civil War to City Hall City management best practices come to life in this episode of [...]
Breaking the Mold in California Housing – A Conversation with Lee Butler, Director of Planning & Community Development for the City of Santa Cruz This episode of Takis Talk delivers a compelling interview with Lee Butler, Director [...]
Recruiting the Right Way: Insights from Christine Martin, Director at Tripepi Smith Leading with Vision: Executive Recruitment, Strategic Planning, and Team Culture in Local Government Local government leaders are tasked with guiding their communities into a more resilient and vibrant future. [...]
Building Resilient Communities: A Conversation with Wayne Snell of the City of Irving, Texas Episode guest: Wayne Snell, Director of Inspections, City of Irving, Texas Host: Greg Diktakis, Takis Talk Podcast Introduction When it comes to shaping safe, thriving cities, few voices [...]
Family First Leadership: How José Madrigal Transformed Durango’s Culture of Trust When José Madrigal stepped into the role of City Manager for Durango, Colorado in 2020, he wasn’t just facing COVID-19 — he was facing a crisis of confidence. The city was [...]
Ceci Muela on Takis Talk: Leadership, Resilience, and Building Community In this episode of the Takis Talk Podcast, host Greg Diktakis sits down with Ceci Muela, Interim Deputy Director and Chief Building Official for the City of Oakland. Ceci brings a wealth [...]
Takis Talk Podcast Hosted by Greg Diktakis, Takis Talk brings you authentic conversations with the brightest leaders and innovators in the public sector. Greg—building inspection and neighborhood preservation manager by day, passionate storyteller by night—curates guests ranging from industry veterans to hidden [...]
