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3-Point Feedback Process to Help Improve Local Government Execution
While at a local government recently I asked a senior member of the team if he had gotten any professional feedback from his manager lately. The person said they wanted feedback from management but hadn’t gotten any in a very long time. I was surprised to learn this and, curious, asked what kind of feedback […]
5 Principles to Break the Cycle of the Urgent in Local Government
Breaking the cycle of the daily “urgent” in local government is hard to do. We know there are longer-term important things to work on, but the urgencies of daily local government stare us in the face. I know of a City that has a chronic customer satisfaction issue in a particular department. The solution requires […]
An Unassuming Key to Favor with God
I want God’s favor on my life as I know you do. However, my go-to response to gain God’s favor was to do all the things Christians are supposed to do. Have a quiet time, study my Bible, pray, help little old ladies across the street. These are wonderful ways to love […]
The Weeds Near Our Soul
I love the near-instant satisfaction of working in the yard. When it’s tended to regularly the results can be fabulous. Just like our soul. Tending to and caring for the health of our soul can result in its blossoming into the wonderful entity God intended. The opposite is also true, right? My work […]
Investing in Your Local Government Team
Local government leaders we meet with tend to focus intentionally on a few key priorities. They: Consistently reinforce the organization’s purpose and major goals Measure and track performance and Invest in each team member so they are positioned for success This blog is about 4 ideas you can implement to invest in your team. The most effective […]