The Business of Government Hour

The Business of Government Hour highlights government executives and thought leaders who are changing the way government does business.  Host Michael J. Keegan speaks to guests about leadership, public management, innovation, as well as their vision of government in the 21st century. Each interview offers an informative, insightful, and in-depth conversation on topics and trends at the intersection of government, technology, and leadership.

Leveraging the 80/20 Rule to Become an Effectively Leader: A Conversation with Bill Canady

How can leaders cut through the noise and focus on the most impactful actions? What tools, frameworks, and insights can help leaders go from panic to profit and find success. What two types of thinking are necessary for building a new path forward? Join host Michael J. Keegan as he explores these questions and more […]

03-31
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Mastering the Complexities of Strategic Leadership: A Conversation with Dr. John Hillen, author, The Strategy Dialogues

What is strategic thinking? How can leaders cultivate the right strategic mindset and leadership skills to elevate their organization? What can leaders do to reinvent themselves to ensure they grow with the success of their organization? Join host Michael J. Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Dr. John Hillen author of two […]

03-24
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Conflict Resilience: A Conversation with Robert Bordone and Dr. Joel Salinas M.D

What is conflict resilience? How can we find the skills to grow from disagreement. How can you handle disagreements and differences with integrity while finding a way to create strong, deep, and lasting relationships? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Robert Bordone and Dr. Joel Salinas M.D. authors of […]

03-17
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Scaling for Mission Delivery: Exploring Why Some Ideas fail while Others Change the World

How can government leaders scale change and meet their missions? Should policymakers move from evidence-based policy to policy-based evidence? Michael Keegan explores these questions and more in a Special Edition of The Business of Government Hour. Listen to the podcast.

03-10
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Transcend: Unlocking Humanity in the Age of AI – A Conversation with Faisal Hoque

There’s no question artificial intelligence (AI) is already reshaping the world as we know it — so how can we properly prepare ourselves for the unprecedented changes that lie ahead? What does it mean to be human in the age of AI? What are the OPEN and CARE frameworks, and how can they be applied […]

03-03
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Transforming the Business of Government: Insights on Resiliency, Innovation, and Performance

How can we find value in the unexpected? What can we do to be more resilient? How can we leverage innovation to improve government performance? Join Michael Keegan on a Special Edition of The Business of Government Hour as he explores these questions and more celebrating the 25th anniversary of the IBM Center for The […]

02-24
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Turning the Power of Mindset into Action: Drive Learning & High Performance With a Growth Mindset Culture

What is the performance paradox? What is the difference between learning while doing and learning by doing? How can overcoming the performance paradox make government executives more effective? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Eduardo Briceno, author of the new book THE PERFORMANCE PARADOX: Turning the Power of Mindset […]

02-17
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Exploring the Application and Use of Extended Reality: A Conversation with Annie Eaton author of THE EXTENDED REALITY BLUEPRINT

What is Extended Reality? How does it encompass Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality? How is the public sector and government services leveraging AR/VR technology? What does the future hold for Extended Reality? Join host Michael Keegan on a Special Conversation with Authors Edition as he explores these questions and more with Annie Eaton author of […]

02-10
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Leveraging the Upside of Disruption with Terence Mauri

How can leaders better handle this disruption? What skills and mindset do they need? How can we discern the upside to disruption and see it as a strategic advantage? Join host Michael J. Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Terence Mauri, author of THE UPSIDE OF DISRUPTION: THE PATH TO LEADING AND […]

02-03
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NAPA Fall Meeting Conversation on Technology and Innovation with Laura Stanton

Join host Michael Keegan for a Special Edition of The Business of Government Hour – The National Academy of Public Administration FALL MEETING SERIES. This is the final conversations exploring the key challenges facing public management today with a focus on technology innovation and procurement strategies. Michael welcomes NAPA Fellow Laura Stanton, Assistant Commissioner, Federal […]

01-27
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NAPA Fall Meeting Conversation on Public Collaboration and East-West Relations with Suzanne Vares-Lum

Join host Michael Keegan for a Special Edition of The Business of Government Hour – The National Academy of Public Administration FALL MEETING SERIES. This is the fourth in a series of conversations exploring the key challenges facing public management today as well as ways to strengthen East-West relations. Michael welcomes NAPA Fellow Suzanne Vares-Lum […]

01-20
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Exploring the Evolution of the Military Health System

How does the military health system (MHS) continue to evolve? How is it leveraging innovation and technology to transform how it delivers care? What does the future hold for the military health system? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and more on this week’s edition of The Business of Government Hour. Listen […]

01-13
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Fukuyama and DeSeve on Public Service and Agile Strategies – NAPA Fall Meeting Series

Join host Michael Keegan for a Special Edition of The Business of Government Hour – The National Academy of Public Administration FALL MEETING SERIES. This second in a series of conversations exploring the key challenges facing public management today and how an agile mindset is necessary to tackle these challenges. Michael welcomes noted public intellectual […]

01-06
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SPECIAL EDITION OF THE BUSINESS OF GOVERNMENT HOUR – INSIGHTS ON LEADERSHIP, MINDSET, AND THRIVING ON DISRUPTION

How can the U.S. federal government rebuild its digital capabilities and truly transform how government does business? What is the difference between learning while doing and learning by doing? How can government agencies become more adaptive and thrive on disruption. Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and more with thought leaders interviewed […]

12-30
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DR. JEFF KARP, AUTHOR OF LIT – LIFE IGNITION TOOLS: USE NATURE’S PLAYBOOK TO ENERGIZE YOUR BRAIN, SPARK IDEAS, AND IGNITE ACTION

How can government leaders learn, connect, adapt, and draw energy from their experiences? What role does intention play in being a successful leader? How can Life Ignition Tools help leaders be more effective? Join host Michael Keegan on This Special Edition of The Business of Government Hour – Leading Through Uncertain Times with Dr. Jeff […]

12-23
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STRATEGIES AND INSIGHTS FOR LEADING THROUGH THE UNEXPECTED – THE NAPA FALL MEETING SERIES

Join host Michael Keegan for a Special Edition of The Business of Government Hour – The National Academy of Public Administration FALL MEETING SERIES. This first in a series of conversations focuses on leading through the unexpected and unanticipated. Michael welcomes NAPA Fellow Chris Mihm to discuss strategies for helping governments prepare for future shocks. […]

12-16
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LEADING THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION: A CONVERSATION WITH TERRY GERTON, PRESIDENT & CEO, NAPA

What is the mission of the National Academy of Public Administration? How does it help government address the most pressing public management challenges facing us today? What does the future hold for the future hold for the National Academy of Public Administration? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Terry […]

12-09
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SECURING AMERICA’S FUTURE: A CONVERSATION WITH DAVE WALKER, AUTHOR OF AMERICA IN 2040: STILL A SUPERPOWER? A PATHWAY TO SUCCESS.

Will the United States remain a Superpower in 2040? What are the most significant challenges facing the U.S.? What key reforms are necessary to secure a better future for this country? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Dave Walker, former Comptroller General of the US and author of America […]

11-25
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EXPERTS IN GOVERNMENT: A CONVERSATION WITH PROF. DON KETTL

How do we balance the age-old battles between expertise and accountability in government? What is the role of experts in governance? Why have the challenges of bureaucratic capacity and control become far greater in the twenty-first century? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Professor Don Kettl, author of EXPERTS […]

11-18
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