# PublishU Podcast with Paul Mengert 'LFTN #1 Better Governance'

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Published: 2026-06-21T22:00:02+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of the PublishU Podcast, Matt Bird speaks with Community Governance Expert and author Paul Mengert about how writing a book can transform complex governance experience into a clear, practical framework that strengthens decision-making, improves accountability, and enables leaders to make consistent, defensible decisions that protect their communities. They discuss first-time authorship, book marketing, thought leadership and the compound effect of a book series. 📘 Buy the book: TO FOLLOW 🌐 Learn more about PublishU: www.PublishU.com

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