Research & Thought Leadership
Insights
Thought pieces for local government leaders navigating real challenges. Every article connects to The Shift That Sticks methodology.
All Articles
Practical thinking on leadership, culture, and navigating changed conditions.
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The Isolated Leader
City managers and county administrators often walk a solitary path amidst a crowd. After facilitating over 100 peer group sessions, the isolation…
Explore by Practice
Content organized around The Shift That Sticks methodology.
Face the Truth
Seeing clearly before acting. Expanding what we can perceive.
Define What Matters
Choosing priorities deliberately. Protecting what we commit to.
Make It Real
Building systems that sustain what matters. Structure over willpower.
Reinforce the Change
Making change stick. Closing the gap between intention and culture.
The Evidence Base
Every insight connects to current research about workplace dynamics, leadership effectiveness, and organizational change. Explore the studies behind the methodology.
Drawing from the World Happiness Report, Gallup, and 250+ Think Tank sessions with practitioners.