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Ian Coyle Former Chief Administrative Officer of Livingston County, NY, current President of Pracademic Partners

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Ian Coyle Former Chief Administrative Officer of Livingston County, NY, current President of Pracademic Partners

Ian Coyle

Former Chief Administrative Officer of Livingston County, NY, current President of Pracademic Partners



“Double Down on Leadership”



Some leadership lessons are complex. Others are remarkably simple. In my just-published Community Catalysts podcast interview with Ian Coyle, former Chief Administrative Officer of Livingston County, NY, and now President of Pracademic Partners, one lesson stands out: great leaders double down.


Ian has spent his career navigating the complexities of local government—earning trust, managing board dynamics, and engaging communities. His insights come not just from academic study but from real-world experience leading teams, handling conflicts, and making government more open and effective.


His message to leaders? Double down on engagement. Double down on professionalism. Double down on doing the work. When civic trust is fragile and leadership is tested, the best leaders don’t retreat—they lean in, listening more, building credibility, and strengthening their communities.


If you want to hear a studied and practical conversation about what it really takes to lead, this episode is worth your time.


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