Municipal Leaders: Develop Faster, Lead Stronger, Build Better

Thanks for Attending the MCMA Spring Conference

It was a privilege to speak with so many of Missouri’s dedicated city and county managers and municipal leaders. Whether you attended, I’m grateful for the opportunity to share space, ideas, and a few honest laughs.

As promised, here are two free tools to help you take the next step in your leadership:


The Tension Tracker

Inspired by the Balance is BS keynote, this tool helps you assess the rubber band of your life—what’s pulling you too far in one direction, what’s pushing against your priorities, and how to find the tension point where intentional thriving happens. Use it to realign your personal, relational, and vocational rhythms—so you don’t snap, stall, or settle.

The Strategic Pause (E-Book)

Your leadership is only as strong as your ability to pause with purpose. This short but powerful read walks you through the daily, weekly, and seasonal rhythms of stepping back—not to do less, but to lead better. Learn how to recharge your battery, update your mental operating system, and return to your role with sharper focus and renewed clarity.


Want to Go Deeper? Your Free Invitation Inside the MLDC

The Municipal Leadership Development Circle (MLDC) is a nationwide network of city managers and municipal leaders who are growing together through:

  • Weekly podcast and blog reflections
  • Book of the Week with guided insights
  • Live virtual discussions with peers across the country

I’d love to gift you free access for the entire month of May—no strings attached. Just reply to the email I sent or click here to email me with the email address you’d like me to use, and I’ll get you set up.

Let’s keep building better cities by becoming better leaders—together.