Grow Great - A City Government Leadership Podcast

  Yes, it’s true. Lisa Norris is retiring from the City of Grand Prairie, Texas! For those who know Lisa, the news might come as a surprise. After all, she’s one of the most energetic, optimistic, and enthusiastic leaders you’ll ever meet. Retirement doesn’t exactly seem to fit her personality. But here we are. In […] The post She’s Retiring? appeared first on GROW GREAT.

  It’s been a few months since Lisa Norris and I sat down together to record an episode of Grow Great. But we’re back! Life happens. Work happens. And sometimes the demands of leadership require our full attention. That’s certainly been the case for Lisa, who’s been heavily involved in implementing Workday at the City […] The post We’re BACK! appeared first on GROW GREAT.

  If something feels too hard to start, it just means the first step isn’t small enough. Beginnings are important, but finishing matters more. Don’t get stuck in the starting blocks. Be well. Do good. Grow great! Check out the Hosts page for our profiles. Connect With Lisa On Linkedin •  Connect With Randy On Linkedin […] The post Just Start. Then Ask, “Now What?” appeared first on GROW GREAT.

  Too many leaders and employees treat one-on-one meetings as little more than status reports: What got done? What’s next? What’s on fire? In this episode of Grow Great, Lisa Norris and Randy Cantrell challenge that mindset. The best one-on-ones aren’t about reporting upward—they’re about thinking together. They’re opportunities to build trust, coach and be […] The post Your One-on-Ones Are Too Small appeared first on GROW GREAT.

  Leadership is not about surrounding yourself with people who always agree with you. It’s about creating an environment where truth can be spoken, heard, and acted upon. In this episode of Grow Great, Lisa Norris and I explore why courageous leadership requires more than making difficult decisions – it requires a willingness to hear […] The post The Courage to Tell the Truth appeared first on GROW GREAT.

  Leadership is often portrayed as a straight path toward a clear destination. In reality, it rarely works that way. Every city manager, department director, supervisor, and frontline employee eventually encounters obstacles that seem to block progress. Budgets get cut. Projects stall. Relationships become strained. Plans that looked certain suddenly unravel. In this episode of […] The post The Obstacle Is the Way: Leadership Through Resistance appeared first on GROW GREAT.

  Just start. If it’s 85% good enough – the difference between 85% and anything higher can very costly. 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 to contact us. Feedback, suggestions, criticisms, insights, and experiences are […] The post Just Start. Why It’s Urgent To Begin, Then Finish appeared first on GROW GREAT.

  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 to contact us. Feedback, suggestions, criticisms, insights, and experiences are welcome. Thank you for watching and listening! The post Just Be Happy? Why That Advice Fails Leaders appeared first on GROW GREAT.

  Culture is what you won’t compromise. It’s not what you say or think it is. It’s what you do consistently. Actions matter! 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 to contact us. Feedback, suggestions, criticisms, […] The post Culture Is What You Won’t Compromise appeared first on GROW GREAT.

  First, THANK YOU for your time and attention to our podcast. We know how busy you are. It means a lot to Lisa and me that we’re part of your leadership journey.    Be well. Do good. Grow great! Check out the Hosts page for our profiles. Connect With Lisa On Linkedin •  Connect With […] The post Time & Attention appeared first on GROW GREAT.