The Four Types of Park Managers

"You take care of the people, and they will take care of the park." Notable Moments [00:01:26] Introduction to the four types of park managers [00:02:04] Deep dive into People First management [00:14:24] Park First leadership and its focus on stewardship [00:26:56] Process Driven management: pros, cons, and structure [00:36:14] Personality Driven management and its unpredictable nature [00:45:14] Phil's insight: success is found in a hybrid model In this episode, Jody Maberry and Phil Gaines explore the four primary types of park managers: People First, Park First, Process Driven, and Personality Driven. They reflect on the advantages and cautions of each style while sharing personal stories and leadership lessons. They emphasize the importance of authenticity and the value of blending leadership approaches to best serve parks, staff, and visitors. Read the blog for more from this episode. Resources Facebook -

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The Four Types of Park Managers is an episode from Park Leaders Show by Jody Maberry.

This episode is 50:00 long.

This episode was published on Aug 5, 2025.

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