Ep.136 GovTech Trends and Predictions with Brian Chidester, Host of the Government Huddle Podcast

Brian Chidester, the Global Public Sector Marketing Executive and host of the Government Huddle Podcast joins Joe Toste on The Public Sector Show by TechTables to discuss the intersection of emerging technologies and the public sector. Through discussions with government executives about strategies and challenges and interviews with Navy SEAL leaders and top gun pilots, Brian provides valuable takeaways for leadership, job approaches, and personal growth. Brian discusses the trend of younger generations moving into leadership roles within government, the benefits of open-mindedness and empathy, and the impact of technology on recruitment and retention. Overall, they explore the potential for emerging technologies to improve outcomes in the public sector and drive positive change. Join the conversation as they delve into the concept of getting 1% better every day, the value of compounding growth, and the importance of habits in achieving success. Connect with Brian on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/abchidester/ https://www.governmenthuddle.com/ Get new episodes directly in your inbox - We send updates every week and bonus content over the weekend. Join the newsletter and show —> https://www.techtables.com/ Listen on: 🎙️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-public-sector-show-by-techtables/id1661752549 🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0bFQBsDwKJkdNk2qENkhNL (timestamps, audience Q&A) Follow us: LinkedIn TechTables https://www.linkedin.com/company/techtables/ LinkedIn - Connect with Joe! https://www.linkedin.com/in/jtoste/ Twitter https://twitter.com/thejoetoste

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