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Managers tend to jump to the rescue to fix problems. We think we’re helping. Often we are accidentally disempowering our teams and this stops them from using their initiative and being accountable. 4 simple questions can begin to break this pattern! Read how to use them in our article below in Hampshire Biz News 👇 #ManagementDevelopment #Coaching #LeadershipSkills

In the heart of L.A., a city blessed with endless sunshine and a geographical jackpot, a crisis unfolds. Leadership, or rather, the lack thereof, is the root of the city's problems. Whether it's the escalating homelessness or crippling state taxes, the city's leaders seem to be stumbling in the dark, forced to take action due to the mounting crises. Their uninformed decisions, much like a toddler's innocent missteps, are causing more harm than good. To our dismay, L.A. seems to be governed by toddlers. Repost this video if you also believe that Los Angeles needs better leadership for a brighter future. #LosAngelesLeadership #HomelessnessCrisis #UninformedDecisions

American Planning Association members: This inspiring, soup-to-nuts tour of how City of Jersey City has achieved so much success in their Vision Zero goals is a must-read. Systemic safety requires a multifaceted approach, and JC's efforts went all the way from executive leadership to organizational structure to key plans, policies, and processes to quick-build implementation approaches. While not all cities may have some of JC's advantages - a dense, mostly built-out urban form with strong multi-modal options - there is no doubt that every community can learn something from their experience and outcomes. Kudos Michael J. Manzella, AICP, Elias Guseman, AICP, and Lyndsey Scofield, AICP, PMP. (Apologies that the article may be behind an APA member 'paywall') https://lnkd.in/eSU55QNr #visionzero #trafficsafety #jerseycity

Random Sunday Reflections: Per Spinas Ad Culmina During my A level years, an opportunity arose for students to engage in #civicaffairs in the City of Progress. Competing alongside peers, I ran for the position of Junior Councillor, an experience that shaped my understanding of service and governance. Being part of the council exposed me to the #responsibilities of #leadership and allowed me to cultivate essential skills such as communication and networking. One vivid memory that lingers from that time is the day a Mazda 626, a symbol of prestige then, arrived to pick me up for an event at the Town House. Walking to the car in full glare of my family , friends and secret admirers was electrifying. Dressed in my neat #Thornhill High School uniform, the moment was a poignant reminder of the motto on my blazer: "Per Spinas Ad Culmina" (Through thorns to the hilltop). It was in those moments that my passion for public policy and governance was ignited. Reflecting on those formative years, I am grateful for the lasting connections forged with many people and fellow junior councillors including individuals like Jethro Makaye Bota Tawanda Chinobva, and Jacob, who later assumed the role of Junior Mayor. The experience instilled in me a sense of duty, emphasizing the importance of service, effective communication, and the nuances of leadership. #RandomReflections #Service #LeadershipDevelopment #Networking #PublicPolicy #CityOfProgress

https://lnkd.in/eh365kr3 Watch this clip from our 2021 honoree, Rosie Lee Bryant, as she shares wisdom on the lessons she has learned from the great example of her parents and the importance of good leadership!

Dallas is thriving, and it's crucial that our city manager embodies that strength as well. Understanding what to preserve and what to innovate is key. Plus, effective collaboration with the city council will be vital for successful policy implementation. Check out this insightful piece on what we should expect from our leadership: https://okt.to/IEL5vQ

Here are some thoughts on civic leadership. Not wanting to sink into nostalgia, but the leadership model that operated in American cities through most of the 20th century really did get results. The current economic and political climate makes it very hard to recreate that model, but as we try to drag ourselves out of the current civic chaos it is worth remembering why it worked. https://lnkd.in/gSCkpPvY

Click the link below to learn more about the efforts of Mayor Greg Fraunfelter to make the City of Logan, Ohio the best place to be for its residents and visitors! Great article, Alyssa Manning!

"Hi, I'm Mike and I'm a serial board member...But there could be a break in service soon." I just realized that for the first time in nearly 20 years, this September, I'll term off the only board in which I currently serve (as chair) with no immediate future board requests or commitments in sight. If I've not been on multiple boards over the past 2 decades, I've always had one overlapping with another. Why have I done that and why is my head empty of opportunities today? While the majority of the boards and committees I've served on have been with nonprofits attempting to make positive impact on complex issues that have no real boundaries, their service areas have, making them central to the community in which I lived. Serving in leadership roles with organizations like Leadership Rhode Island, The Avenue Concept, Rhode Island Historical Society, Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England, Veterans Memorial Auditorium Foundation, and the Center for Living & Working were opportunities to contribute my strategic thinking strengths to a place. Now, that I'm physically moving from Rhode Island to DC, shall I serve the place? More recently, and for the past 12 years, national level issues around the military and veterans, though not exclusively, got much of my attention through service to Employer Support of the Guard & Reserve (ESGR) and, currently, The Overwatch Project | FORGE . I have enjoyed the national level impact and the challenge of putting my strategic thinking and influencing strengths to the test at a much different scale around issues that matter to our nation at large and to me personally. In a nod to Simon Sinek, I think I'm going to spend less time focused on the "what" and more on the "why" of my past board service to identify my future public service. One selfish "why" for me has been reinforced by my knowledge of Gallup research that has identified COMMUNITY as one of the Five Essential Elements of Well-Being. Turns out, service is good for me... and good for you. Shall I consider community my physical locale or the connectivity with others who share similar values? Can I find both in our nation's capital? #boardleadership #boardservice #boardmember #community #wellbeing #serialboardmember #fiveessentialelements #publicservice #servantleadership #fulfillment #simonsinek

Hi everybody! I usually post about technology, Spartan Radar, leadership, or autonomy, but today I wanted to showcase an absolutely awesome individual, Traci Markel. Traci leads the marketing efforts for the The Village At Allen, and is on the board of directors of our Chamber of Commerce. You will have to spend a long time looking to find someone that has insight and greater passion for the community than her. Take a look at this article and see some of her insights on business, community, and leadership!