Introducing: The Municipal Leadership Development Circle (MLDC) - Save 50% During Launch Phase

The Leader’s Lens

Every week, you’ll get insights and actionable steps to help you navigate personal growth and professional success.

* indicates required

Are you tired of feeling disconnected from your local government? Do you wish your city leaders truly understood your community’s needs? Get ready for a paradigm shift in municipal leadership!

In episode 111 of The HaltingWinter Podcast titled, “Door-to-Door Governance,” we sit down with Jerry Gabrielatos, the innovative City Manager of Beloit, Wisconsin, who’s turning the concept of city hall on its head.


The Daily Snapshot

We’re halfway through our week-long journey exploring Frank Luntz’s “Words That Work” and its application to municipal leadership. Today, we’re focusing on a principle that’s especially crucial for City Managers: the power of simplicity and brevity in communication.


The Daily Snapshot

Yesterday, we kicked off our exploration of Frank Luntz’s “Words That Work” and its relevance to municipal leadership. Today, we’re diving deeper into one of Luntz’s core principles: the power of context. As a City Manager, understanding how to frame your message can be the difference between gaining enthusiastic support and facing stubborn resistance.


As a city manager, you navigate complex challenges daily. But what if your most powerful tool for success was right at your fingertips?

In our latest episode of The HaltingWinter Podcast, we dive into Frank Luntz’s groundbreaking book, “Words That Work: It’s Not What You Say, It’s What People Hear.” This isn’t just another communication guide – it’s a game-changer for municipal leaders.


As a City Manager, you’re no stranger to the complexities of municipal governance. Every day, you navigate a labyrinth of challenges – from budget constraints to community concerns, from policy implementation to personnel management. But have you ever stopped to consider one of the most powerful tools at your disposal? It’s not your budget, your staff, or even your years of experience. It’s your words.

Welcome to our week-long exploration of Frank Luntz’s eye-opening book, “Words That Work,” and its profound implications for municipal leadership. As we dive into the world of effective communication, we’ll discover how the right words can transform your leadership, your team, and your entire community.


Hello, Impactful City Leaders!

Welcome to this week’s edition of “The Leader’s Lens!” As we strive to build stronger cities through stronger leaders, one truth becomes increasingly clear: the strengths that brought us success may not be the ones that propel us to the next level. This week, we’ve explored the transformative insights from Tom Rath and Barry Conchie’s “Strengths Based Leadership” and how they can revolutionize your approach to city management.

Imagine leading your city with heightened self-awareness, stronger teams, and the ability to continuously evolve your leadership style. That’s the power of recognizing and leveraging your unique strengths and those of your team. This week, we’re uncovering how these insights can dramatically enhance your effectiveness as a municipal leader.


Welcome to the final installment of our week-long journey into strengths-based leadership, city managers! We’ve explored personal strengths, team awareness, and organizational dynamics. Today, we’re focusing on the crucial next step: implementation. Let’s turn these powerful insights from “Strengths-Based Leadership” by Rath and Conchie into actionable strategies for your municipality.


Welcome back, leaders! We’ve explored personal strengths and team awareness. Today, we’re connecting the dots to show how strengths-based leadership can revolutionize team building in your municipal organization.


So far this week, we’ve explored self-awareness and your personal strengths. Today, we’re widening our lens to focus on a crucial aspect of strengths-based leadership: recognizing and leveraging the diverse strengths of your team.


Welcome back, city leaders! Yesterday, we introduced the groundbreaking concepts from “Strengths Based Leadership” by Tom Rath and Barry Conchie. Today, we’re diving deep into the cornerstone of effective leadership: self-awareness.