In this episode of Civil Conversations, Liz is joined by fellow public servant Tiffany to reflect on the complexities of leadership in New York City government—especially as we enter another mayoral election cycle.

With over 40 years of combined experience, they unpack the enormous responsibilities tied to NYC’s top executive role and question whether we are doing enough to prepare future leaders to meet the moment.

As voters prepare to choose the city’s next mayor, we’re also grappling with yet another change in leadership style, priorities, and approach. Liz and Tiffany examine what that means for the people doing the work—and the people counting on it.

Together, they explore:

• The outsized expectations placed on NYC’s chief executive

• The lack of leadership development within the city’s political and operational systems

• Why operational effectiveness is foundational—not optional—for good governance

• The importance of succession planning and building a deep bench of future leaders

• How transparency, community engagement, and empathy should shape leadership in public service

This is a call to think critically about not just who we elect, but how we build and support the people tasked with leading the most complex municipal government in the country. GET IN ON THIS, and let's keep this crucial conversation going!