A Look at the Parks and Restoration Podcast

"When you create a thriving ecosystem you'll have people that are motivated to go and do good work, move your organization forward, and make an impact on the people and resources that you serve." Notable Moments 03:20 – How a riverfront festival connected thousands to conservation. 04:38 – Leadership through the lens of ecology explained. 07:32 – What workshops reveal when taken outdoors. 09:12 – The podcast's evolution from Outdoor Executive Dad to Parks and Restoration. 16:25 – Highlights from the "Next Level Leadership" episode. 18:30 – The mindset shift from hustle to balance. 20:25 – Moving from "it's about you" to "it's about your team." 21:26 – Topics coming soon to Parks and Restoration. 24:34 – Why more park leadership podcasts help the entire industry. 25:15 – Where to find Chris Lee and his work. Jody reconnects with Chris Lee, Executive Director of Des Moines County Conservation and co-host of the Parks and Restoration podcast. They explore the evolution of Chris's show, the role of ecological concepts in leadership, and the importance of collaboration in conservation work. The conversation highlights major mindset shifts for leaders, the value of co-hosting, and upcoming themes Chris plans to explore as he approaches episode 100. Read the blog for more from this episode. Connect with Chris Lee Chrisleeventures.com Parks and Restoration Podcast Parks and Restoration Episode 78 Resources Facebook -

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A Look at the Parks and Restoration Podcast is an episode from Park Leaders Show by Jody Maberry.

This episode is 26:24 long.

This episode was published on Nov 25, 2025.

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