The Chemistry of Trust: Why Great Cities Start with Leaders Who Serve

It’s Monday morning, and you’re walking through city hall. In one department, employees are freely sharing innovative ideas for improving community services. In another, team members are collaboratively solving a complex infrastructure challenge. At the department head meeting, your leaders are openly discussing both successes and setbacks, knowing they can count on mutual support rather than criticism.

When Leaders Eat Last: Transforming Municipal Organizations from the Inside Out

As city managers and municipal leaders, you face a unique set of challenges that private sector executives rarely encounter. You balance political pressures, public scrutiny, and community needs—all while trying to create organizations that serve effectively and sustainably.

That’s why I’m excited to announce the launch of our new podcast series exploring Simon Sinek’s “Leaders Eat Last” through the lens of municipal leadership. In this five-part journey, we’ll uncover how Sinek’s revolutionary insights can transform city government from the inside out.