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Grow Great - A City Government Leadership Podcast

a city government leadership podcast helping leaders achieve high-impact influence in their careers, teams and organizations hosted by Lisa Norris and Randy Cantrell

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12:20

The Value Of Being Uncomfortable

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2023/06/07

If I hear the trite phrase, “comfort zone,” my eyes roll up into the back of my head. But my eyes do that when I hear any number of trite phrases. Besides, I rather enjoy being comfortable. Like now that summer has arrived, here in Texas, it means you can go outside and sweat The post The Value Of Being Uncomfortable appeared first on GROW GREAT.

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37:42

What Can I Do If Leadership Doesn’t Seem Interested?

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2023/05/31

In recent weeks Lisa and I have been reminded of how rare leadership development is in organizations. While speaking at a recent conference Lisa, Lauren Safranek (Director of Human Resources, City of Frisco, Texas) and I asked the audience about formal coaching and mentoring. Only a few attendees admitted they had any experience with The post What Can I Do If Leadership Doesn’t Seem Interested? appeared first on GROW GREAT.

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31:37

Talent Is Overrated

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2023/05/24

Talent is often seen as the top priority when hiring others and when we examine our own lives. But is talent THE determining factor in success and high performance? Or are there other characteristics that may matter more? Talent is merely an entry point. Without it, we don’t get to join the team and The post Talent Is Overrated appeared first on GROW GREAT.

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49:08

Don’t Just Find A Job. Find A Purpose.

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2023/05/17

Lisa texted me this quote, which prompted today’s show. Sir Ken Robinson wrote a book a few years ago entitled, The Element: How Finding Your Passion Changes Everything. He defined “the element” as the intersection where our natural aptitude and what we love meet. This is one of – if not THE The post Don’t Just Find A Job. Find A Purpose. appeared first on GROW GREAT.

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32:10

How Do You Know If Your Performance Is High?

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2023/05/10

Ask just about any leader or boss, “Is your team or organization high performing?” and they’ll likely remark, “Yes.” Follow that up with a question, “Can you prove it?” and that’s when the conversation can get astonishingly quiet. How can we know we’re high performing individually and collectively? When we hear so much about The post How Do You Know If Your Performance Is High? appeared first on GROW GREAT.

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48:33

How Do You Know When It’s Time For A Change?

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2023/05/03

Growth. Improvement. Significance. Happiness. Contentment. These are just a few of the basic things we’re all interested in if we’re aiming to be our best. Nobody listening to this podcast is interested in complacency. We want to keep moving forward. Sometimes we’re faced with situations where we wonder if it’s time for us to The post How Do You Know When It’s Time For A Change? appeared first on GROW GREAT.

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11:32

How Can You Better Handle Transitions?

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2023/04/27

Let’s talk about how we can better handle fears, angst and worry – especially when those are caused by a transition in our organization, or our career. Be well. Do good. Grow great! Check out the Hosts page for our profiles. Connect With Lisa On Linkedin • Connect With Randy On Linkedin We encourage you The post How Can You Better Handle Transitions? appeared first on GROW GREAT.

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27:36

How Do You React To Your Team’s Mistakes?

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2023/04/18

A member of your team commits an error – an honest mistake. It negatively impacts somebody in your organization. Lisa and I discuss what she calls mistakes of the heart versus mistakes of the mind. How should we react? What impact might our reaction have on our leadership? Be well. Do good. Grow great! The post How Do You React To Your Team’s Mistakes? appeared first on GROW GREAT.

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21:38

Answering Why Helps Us Understand Ourselves & Others

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2023/04/12

Why do we want what we want? Why do we think some solution is the best? Why isn’t merely a great question to suss out purpose, but it helps us better understand ourselves – and others. By taking the time to ask “WHY?” and then (more importantly) taking the time to listen to the The post Answering Why Helps Us Understand Ourselves & Others appeared first on GROW GREAT.

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39:06

Say “NO” To The Right Things

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2023/04/05

Everything is hard until it’s easy. Everything is slow until it’s fast. You have dreams and ambitions. You also have pain, suffering and sorrow. Hopefully you have a few Instagram moments every now and again, but mostly your life is likely routine filled with a fair amount of tears, angst and trepidation coupled with The post Say “NO” To The Right Things appeared first on GROW GREAT.

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4:40

Is Today Really The Worst Day Ever?

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2023/03/08

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 don’t try to convince me that There’s something good in every day Because, when you take a closer look, This world is a pretty evil place. Even if Some The post Is Today Really The Worst Day Ever? appeared first on GROW GREAT.

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1:09:10

James Brandon Chief Of Police Southlake, Texas

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2023/03/01

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 a thriving community in the northeast area of Tarrant County, with portions in Denton County. Since 2005 Southlake has enjoyed the leadership of City Manager The post James Brandon Chief Of Police Southlake, Texas appeared first on GROW GREAT.

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56:48

Jason Little: City Manager Melissa, Texas

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2023/02/22

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 16 years. He shares his leadership journey and explains how his high-achieving organization serves a community that is experiencing increased growth. The post Jason Little: City Manager Melissa, Texas appeared first on GROW GREAT.

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10:19

Personal Challenges In Professional Leadership

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2023/02/15

My partner here at Grow Great, Lisa Norris, is currently navigating some challenges. Personal challenges. But not to worry. She’s doing well and holding up nicely even though these are weighty days for her. As we grow older life presents new and different challenges. Our families change. Kids enter the picture. They grow up. The post Personal Challenges In Professional Leadership appeared first on GROW GREAT.

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1:07:59

Courtney Runnels Leading A Charge For Improved Mental...

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2023/02/08

Courtney Runnels is a Crisis Support Supervisor for the City of Grand Prairie, Texas. She’s also our guest today to discuss how she continues to grow her impact to help her employer, and other cities, provide mental health services for employees and the community. Here are some useful links referred to in today’s show: The post Courtney Runnels Leading A Charge For Improved Mental Health appeared first on GROW GREAT.

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37:17

Investing In Leadership Development & Growth

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2023/02/01

Grand Prairie, Texas – where Lisa is the Director of HR – is a high-performing culture. Grand Prairie Deputy City Manager Cheryl De Leon spearheads an initiative to develop high-performing leaders in the city. Today, join me and Lisa as we talk about the Grow Me Grand Mentorship program, a leadership program centered around The post Investing In Leadership Development & Growth appeared first on GROW GREAT.

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1:06:18

Ben Thatcher, City Manager – Boerne, Texas

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2023/01/25

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 northwest of San Antonio. Under Ben’s leadership, the city has established a mission, vision, and values statement. These foundational principles serve city leadership’s The post Ben Thatcher, City Manager – Boerne, Texas appeared first on GROW GREAT.

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56:00

Dealing With Saboteurs

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2023/01/18

What do you do with a team leader or team member who is undermining the work and the culture? While you’re working hard to set sail for fast smooth, waters they’re behind your back (usually) drilling holes in the hull of the boat. Today’s show was largely sparked by two quotes. “Make sure everybody The post Dealing With Saboteurs appeared first on GROW GREAT.

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1:11:19

Grand Prairie Police Chief Daniel Scesney on Influence

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2023/01/11

Today we’re joined by Grand Prairie Chief of Police Daniel Scesney. Daniel (he prefers to not be called ‘Chief’) has an extensive background in police work and leadership. A former Marine, Daniel spent years in police investigative work, including major crimes. He was promoted from being a police sergeant to assistant chief, something his The post Grand Prairie Police Chief Daniel Scesney on Influence appeared first on GROW GREAT.

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40:16

Facing The Uncertainty of a New Year With Optimism

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2023/01/04

Lisa texted this quote… A positive attitude brings much gratitude. Think positive, be positive, speak positive. Do it every day, make it a HABIT.” This isn’t some touchy, feely kind of a thing. It’s more intentional, purposeful, tactical and strategic. As we enter a brand new year – another year of uncertainty – it’s The post Facing The Uncertainty of a New Year With Optimism appeared first on GROW GREAT.

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