Can Government Think Like an Insurgent? | Episode 27
Mon Jan 26 2026
Government systems are often seen as slow, complex, and resistant to change. This episode explores what happens when an insurgent mindset is applied inside those structures — not from the outside, but from within. The discussion focuses on how individuals and teams in the public sector can challenge norms, rethink processes, and pursue meaningful change even in environments shaped by regulation, hierarchy, and risk sensitivity.
Key themes include navigating bureaucracy while still driving progress, the tension between accountability and innovation, and the practical realities of trying to improve outcomes inside large institutions. Rather than framing government as the barrier, the conversation examines how mindset, ownership, and clarity of intent influence what is actually possible within the system.
This episode is especially relevant for leaders, operators, and decision-makers working in or alongside government who want to create impact without waiting for perfect conditions. It reframes insurgency not as disruption from the outside, but as disciplined, purposeful change from within complex public-sector environments.
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Hosted by seasoned strategy consultants Matt Tice and Rondo Moses, with a combined 50 years of experience, this podcast will challenge you to transcend the status quo and reshape how you think about and approach competing in the business marketplace. Learn more at www.insurgencegroup.com.
Subscribe to “The Insurgent Mindset” on Apple Podcasts, Spotify Podcasts or Youtube, and visit us as www.insurgencegroup.com to learn more.
Have questions or topics you’d like us to cover in a future episode? Email us at theinsurgentmindset@gmail.com.
This podcast is hosted by Matt Tice & Rondo Moses
Produced by Faith Moavenzadeh
Original Music by Caius Tice
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Government systems are often seen as slow, complex, and resistant to change. This episode explores what happens when an insurgent mindset is applied inside those structures — not from the outside, but from within. The discussion focuses on how individuals and teams in the public sector can challenge norms, rethink processes, and pursue meaningful change even in environments shaped by regulation, hierarchy, and risk sensitivity. Key themes include navigating bureaucracy while still driving progress, the tension between accountability and innovation, and the practical realities of trying to improve outcomes inside large institutions. Rather than framing government as the barrier, the conversation examines how mindset, ownership, and clarity of intent influence what is actually possible within the system. This episode is especially relevant for leaders, operators, and decision-makers working in or alongside government who want to create impact without waiting for perfect conditions. It reframes insurgency not as disruption from the outside, but as disciplined, purposeful change from within complex public-sector environments. -- Hosted by seasoned strategy consultants Matt Tice and Rondo Moses, with a combined 50 years of experience, this podcast will challenge you to transcend the status quo and reshape how you think about and approach competing in the business marketplace. Learn more at www.insurgencegroup.com. Subscribe to “The Insurgent Mindset” on Apple Podcasts, Spotify Podcasts or Youtube, and visit us as www.insurgencegroup.com to learn more. Have questions or topics you’d like us to cover in a future episode? Email us at theinsurgentmindset@gmail.com. This podcast is hosted by Matt Tice & Rondo Moses Produced by Faith Moavenzadeh Original Music by Caius Tice