Summary

In this episode, Jason Briefel and Natalia Castro of FEDtalk interview Max Stier, the President and CEO of the Partnership for Public Service. They discuss the mission of the Partnership, which is building a better government and stronger democracy. They also explore the challenges of navigating partisanship and political pressure, the importance of trust in government, and the role of the private sector versus the public sector in solving national problems. Max shares his favorite public servant and highlights the initiatives and opportunities the Partnership is focusing on in 2024.

Takeaways

• The Partnership for Public Service works to make the federal government more effective and efficient.
• Navigating partisanship and political pressure is a challenge, but the Partnership remains nonpartisan in its approach.
• Building trust in government and educating the public on the role of government are important initiatives.
• Leadership transitions and succession planning are crucial for the future of the federal workforce.

To learn more about the Partnership for Public Service, visit: Home • Partnership for Public Service (ourpublicservice.org). To nominate people or teams for consideration for the Partnership’s Service to America Medal, click here.