On this episode, join Bruce and Josie for an interview with Dr. James Perry from Indiana University. Dr. Perry talks about the public service motivation instilled in him by his parents and how his twin brother provided a connection to the practice of public administration that informed his research. He also talks about the difficulty of maintaining work-life balance and the importance of taking risks in careers and research. 

References from the Show:

• John Perry, (2010). Blueprint for Building Community: Leadership Insights for Good Government.
• James L. Perry and Lois Recascino Wise (1990). The Motivational Bases of Public Service.
• James L. Perry, Trent A. Engbers, and So Yun Jun. (2009). Back to the Future? Performance-Related Pay, Empirical Research, and the Perils of Persistence.
• James L. Perry. (2019). The Journal of Public Affairs Education at 25: An Agenda for the Future.

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