Gov360

In this powerful debut guest episode of Gov360, host Chris Mann is joined by Joe Turner — veteran city manager, founder of the American Association of Municipal Executives (AAME), and host of the highly influential City Manager Unfiltered podcast. Together, they explore how bold communication, authentic leadership, and calculated risk-taking are reshaping the future of local government.
 
From the risks and rewards of stepping into the city manager seat, to navigating career transitions and building personal brands through content creation, this episode is packed with real talk, actionable insights, and inspiration for local government professionals at every stage of their journey.
 
What You’ll Learn:
Why bold, transparent communication is essential in today’s public sector
How Joe Turner built the City Manager Unfiltered brand and why more professionals should follow suit
The growing importance of podcasts, digital media, and personal branding in the profession
Strategies for navigating involuntary transitions in city management
The mission behind the American Association of Municipal Executives (AAME)
 
Featured Topics:
Risk aversion vs. bold leadership
Communication breakdowns between managers and councils
The myth of “playing it safe” in today’s city management
Turning failure into growth
Building a support system in a lonely profession
 
Links & Resources:
🎙️ City Manager Unfiltered Podcast: https://www.citymanagerunfiltered.com/ 
🏛️ American Association of Municipal Executives (AAME): https://aame.org/ 
📬 Subscribe to the free Gov360 Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7320606146577186817 
📺 Watch Gov360 on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyOcroiVl0nr6P-VSd6IJq-eVued17bMB&si=yzWUroJ-pBx7ulnw 
 
Connect with Us:
Follow Gov360 on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gov360/ 
Visit Chris Mann’s website: https://www.chrismann.us/ 
Subscribe and never miss an episode.
Available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major platforms.
 
Gov360 – Real Conversations. Real Leaders. Real Solutions.
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🎙️ Gov360 – Episode 1: A Time to Come Together
Host: Chris Mann | City Manager, Public Affairs Pro, Award-Winning Communicator
Welcome to the first-ever episode of Gov360 - Your Full Circle View on Local Government.
In this solo kickoff, host Chris Mann delivers a raw, honest reflection on what it really means to lead in local government today.
This episode isn’t about policy updates or process checklists - it’s about the human side of public service. The pressure. The politics. The isolation. The moments of quiet impact that never make the headlines.
Chris shares his personal journey through city leadership - from being elected to a city council at 23, to serving as a city manager in California - and lays out a bold new vision for how we talk about leadership in the public sector.
🎯 In this episode:
• Why Gov360 was launched - and what makes it different
• The communication crisis in local government (and what to do about it)
• The silent toll of public sector executive-level leadership
• Why podcasts like this are essential in today’s civic landscape
• A call for unity, vulnerability, and peer support in the profession
If you’re a city manager, department head, mid-level leader, or elected official, this podcast was built for you.
Real conversations. Real challenges. Real leadership.
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🔔 Subscribe and follow Gov360:
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gov360-coming-soon/id1807649614
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Rq8Hxqvx23OVL0H4bQdqa
YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyOcroiVl0nr6P-VSd6IJq-eVued17bMB&si=EIomKnPZgNOXDbld
Podbean: https://www.gov360podcast.com
 
📲 Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gov360
 
🛠 Let’s rethink leadership. Let’s build each other up. Let’s govern boldly.
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We’re back — and this time, we’re taking it to the next level. Gov360 is the brand-new podcast hosted by Chris Mann, creator and former host of the award-winning Yucaipa 360 Podcast, which just received the 2025 CAPIO EPIC Award for excellence in public information and communications. In this trailer, hear why Gov360 was launched, what sets it apart, and how it’s building on the success of a podcast that redefined how local government connects with its community. If you’re a city manager, public information officer, elected official, or frontline government pro — this podcast is for you.
Real conversations.
Real leaders.
Real solutions.
🔔 Episode 1 drops next week! Subscribe now and join us each episode as we take a full-circle view on the biggest challenges — and opportunities — facing local government professionals today.
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👀 Watch the award-winning Yucaipa 360 Podcast:
🎧 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL47_qzEUJZAA4ZJyE-AT14XtTWTeomlmT
 
🎧 Listen to Gov360
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Rq8Hxqvx23OVL0H4bQdqa
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gov360-coming-soon/id1807649614
YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyOcroiVl0nr6P-VSd6IJq-eVued17bMB&si=EIomKnPZgNOXDbld
Podbean: https://www.gov360podcast.com
 
📲 Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gov360
💬 Join the conversation and help reshape the future of local government.
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🚨 COMING SOON: Gov360 – Your Full Circle View on Local Government 🎙️
Local government work has never been more important - or more challenging.
Between tight budgets, toxic politics, and keyboard warriors, public service demands resilience, innovation, and better communication than ever before.
That’s why we're launching Gov360 - a new podcast for the people shaping our communities from the inside out.
Hosted by City Manager Chris Mann, Gov360 brings you candid conversations, real-world solutions, and expert insights from local government leaders across the country.
💡If you’re a city manager, policymaker, or public servant striving to lead in this complex environment, this podcast is for you.
🎧 Watch the trailer below, follow Gov360, and be the first to know when we drop Episode 1!
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