Niles Friedman, Board Chair

Submitted by on Mon, 06/30/2025 - 13:18
Niles Friedman specializes in the creation and growth of businesses, divisions, and core functions within organizations. He’s built an adaptable approach to strategically collaborate across sectors, industries, and geographies through his work with c-suite executives, startup founders, public-sector administrators, boards, and nonprofit leaders. He is a Founding Executive Advisor with Star Insights, a strategic advisory firm based in Los Angeles.

Amanda Renteria, CEO, Code for America

Submitted by on Mon, 06/30/2025 - 13:04
Amanda Renteria leads Code for America as CEO, steering a transformative organization that sits at the forefront of civic technology and digital government innovation. Under her leadership, Code for America has emerged as a crucial partner to governments and community organizations nationwide, working to realize the vision of “a government by the people, for the people in the digital age.”

Weekly Roundup: June 23-27, 2025

Submitted by on Fri, 06/27/2025 - 17:09

Emerging Technologies

Quantum Complacency Could Be Catastrophic, Lawmakers Told. The United States is on track to “experience a DeepSeek moment in quantum” unless it takes accelerated action on the quantum tech front, witnesses told lawmakers this week as they warned of “catastrophic” consequences if China wins the global race in quantum computing.  

Harnessing Agility in Governance: A Leadership Framework for an Agile Government

Submitted by on Mon, 06/23/2025 - 11:06

Agile government, characterized by flexibility, adaptability, and responsiveness, has emerged as a compelling strategy for achieving success amidst complex and rapid change in the public sector. However, transitioning to such a model necessitates a shift in leadership paradigms.

Weekly Roundup: June 16-20, 2025

Submitted by on Fri, 06/20/2025 - 16:37

Artificial Intelligence

Harnessing the Strengths of both Human Leaders and AI Systems: A Conversation with Dr. Shanda Gore

Submitted by on Mon, 06/16/2025 - 12:09
What is the The PinLeader Path? How can the frameworks in The PinLeader Path help leaders communicate their vision and build trust across these groups? What strategies can government agencies use to identify and nurture future leaders. Join host Michael J. Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Dr. Shanda Gore author The PinLeader Path Identify, Engage, and Develop Effective Human and AI Leadership for Your Organizational Culture.
Broadcast Date: 
Monday, December 15, 2025 - 11:53
Author: 
Dr. Shanda Gore
Audio: 
Audio icon shanda_gore_author_podcast_abc.mp3

Dr Shanda Gore - The PinLeader Path Identify, Engage, and Develop Effective Human and AI Leadership for Your Organizational Culture

Submitted by on Mon, 06/16/2025 - 11:53
Best selling author of The PinLeader Path and Host of the PinLeader Podcast™, Dr. Shanda Gore is founder and president of Mays and Associates, Ltd. (MAYS), a full-service leadership development, strategic planning, and culture building consulting firm. With more than two decades of experience in leading organizations for change, Dr. Gore leads the MAYS team of experts that works with organizations from city and county municipalities, private corporations, K-12 systems, public and private universities, and large athletic organizations.

Pages