Share this episode of Takis Talk A childhood spent dodging sniper fire is a brutal teacher, but it forged one of the calmest leaders we know. Chief Building Official Frank Bufarish joins us to share how growing up in Lebanon’s civil war shaped a perspective that now powers Livermore, California’s forward-looking building division—where empathy, clear thinking, and relentless coordination turn complex projects into community wins. We dive into the real work behind a modern city: early alignme...
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Share this episode of Takis Talk A childhood spent dodging sniper fire is a brutal teacher, but it forged one of the calmest leaders we know. Chief Building Official Frank Bufarish joins us to share how growing up in Lebanon’s civil war shaped a perspective that now powers Livermore, California’s forward-looking building division—where empathy, clear thinking, and relentless coordination turn complex projects into community wins. We dive into the real work behind a modern city: early alignme...
Wayne Snell - Leadership Rarely Asks Permission When A City Needs You & It Depends
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Wayne Snell - Leadership Rarely Asks Permission When A City Needs You & It Depends
Building Resilient Communities: A Conversation with Wayne Snell of the City of Irving, Texas Episode guest: Wayne Snell, Director of Inspections, City of Irving, Texas Host: Greg Diktakis, Takis Talk Podcast Introduction When it comes to shaping safe, thriving cities, few voices are as insightful as Wayne Snell’s. As the Director of Inspections for the City of Irving, Texas, Wayne combines decades of field experience with a forward-thinking approach to leadership and innovation. In th...
Takis Talk
Share this episode of Takis Talk A childhood spent dodging sniper fire is a brutal teacher, but it forged one of the calmest leaders we know. Chief Building Official Frank Bufarish joins us to share how growing up in Lebanon’s civil war shaped a perspective that now powers Livermore, California’s forward-looking building division—where empathy, clear thinking, and relentless coordination turn complex projects into community wins. We dive into the real work behind a modern city: early alignme...