Grow Great - A City Government Leadership Podcast

Grow Great - A City Government Leadership Podcast


Latest Episodes

Answering Why Helps Us Understand Ourselves & Others
April 12, 2023

Why do we want what we want? Why do we think some solution is the best? Why isnt merely a great question to suss out purpose, but it helps us better understand ourselves and others. By taking the

Say “NO” To The Right Things
April 05, 2023

Everything is hard until its easy. Everything is slow until its fast. You have dreams and ambitions. You also have pain, suffering and sorrow. Hopefully you have a few Instagram moments every now

Is Today Really The Worst Day Ever?
March 08, 2023

Growing up I was always entertained when a plate spinner would appear on a variety TV show. Today was the absolute worst day ever And dont try to convince me that Theres something good in every da

James Brandon Chief Of Police Southlake, Texas
March 01, 2023

Chief James Brandon of Southlake, Texas joins us today. James and Ashleigh Casey, Assistant Chief, lead an extremely high-performing team of officers and civilian support staff. Southlake, Texas is

Jason Little: City Manager Melissa, Texas
February 22, 2023

Jason Little is our guest today. Jason is the City Manager for Melissa, Texas, a growing smaller community in the DFW Metroplex. Jason has been leading a high-performing culture in Melissa for over

Personal Challenges In Professional Leadership
February 15, 2023

My partner here at Grow Great, Lisa Norris, is currently navigating some challenges. Personal challenges. But not to worry. Shes doing well and holding up nicely even though these are weighty days

Courtney Runnels Leading A Charge For Improved Mental Health
February 08, 2023

Courtney Runnels is a Crisis Support Supervisor for the City of Grand Prairie, Texas. Shes also our guest today to discuss how she continues to grow her impact to help her employer, and other citie

Investing In Leadership Development & Growth
February 01, 2023

Grand Prairie, Texas where Lisa is the Director of HR is a high-performing culture. Under the leadership of City Manager Steve Dye, Grand Prairie has continued to invest in developing and growin

Ben Thatcher, City Manager – Boerne, Texas
January 25, 2023

Ben Thatcher, City Manager for Boerne, Texas joins us today to discuss leadership and change management. Boerne (pronounced bur-nee) is a gem of the Texas hill country located about 25 miles northwe

Dealing With Saboteurs
January 18, 2023

What do you do with a team leader or team member who is undermining the work and the culture? While youre working hard to set sail for fast smooth, waters theyre behind your back (usually) drillin