News for City Managers and County Administrators
Elevating Organizational Culture: From Rules to Standards
As local government organizations struggle evolve, there comes a point where moving beyond the rigid structure of rules and regulations becomes necessary to …
Success Story: City of Heath’s Leadership Team Development
In an era where leadership and teamwork are pivotal to organizational success, the City of Heath’s leadership team, under the stewardship of City Manager Are…
Local Government Leadership Questions
In a conversation I had last week with Jay Gsell, he posed a compelling question about Local Government Leadership:
“What has scared you into inertia?” …
Leadership Excellence in Local Government
A Guide for Senior Executives
In the intricate dance of local government leadership, city managers, county administrators, and their executive teams stand…
Enhancing Leadership and Internal Promotion in Local Government
In the intricate landscape of local government, the dynamics of leadership development and internal promotion stand as cornerstones for organizational succes…
Navigating Isolation: The Frenemy Factor for CAOs
In our previous exploration of The Isolated Leader, we delved into the profound challenges faced by the dedicated and often isolated Chief Administrative Off…
The Transformative Impact of Positive Intent in the Workplace
An Important Addition to the Toolbox Used for Developing Empathy
In our diverse and multifaceted work settings, it’s common for misunderstandings to surfa…
The Isolated Leader
City Managers and County Administrators often traverse a lonely path amidst a crowd. In the intricate landscape of local governance, Chief Administrative Off…
The Power of Empathy: Three Reasons it is Considered a Key Leadership Attribute
In the dynamic landscape of leadership, one quality stands out as indispensable: empathy. Often regarded as a soft skill, empathy holds the power to transfor…
Imagine That Celebrates Natasha Hampton’s New Role as Cincinnati Assistant City Manager
Tampa, FL – 10/5/2023 – Imagine That Performance, a consultancy firm dedicated to enhancing executive performance, proudly announces that our esteemed Senior…
Are You Prioritizing Leadership Development
Local government leaders are typically individuals who have risen through the ranks based on their technical expertise and experience in their respective fie…
Getting Out of the Way
Commitment to Succession Planning: A Case Study
“All City Manager tenures come to an end. Will you be told to leave or choose the right time to get out o…
Imagine That Performance Welcomes Senior Consultant Al Braithwaite
Imagine That Performance is thrilled to announce the addition of Al Braithwaite, MPA, as a Senior Consultant to their esteemed team of local government exper…
Beyond Salaries: Hidden Factors Shaping Recruitment and Retention in Public Service
In the realm of local government, the treatment of employees takes center stage. How communities treat the dedicated individuals working tirelessly to serve …
Prioritizing Mindfulness and Mental Health
The Path to Effective Leadership
In the fast-paced realm of local government leadership, success is often measured by bottom lines and strategic wins. A v…
Sharpening the Saw for City Managers and County Administrators
The Art of Continuous Improvement
The demands of local government leadership continue to evolve. City Managers and County Administrators face the challeng…
Tolerance of Toxicity in Local Government
The existence of toxic relationships is prevalent, and dare I say often deemed acceptable, within the Commissioner/Council – Administrator/Manager forms of l…
Leadership in the Age of Remote Work
Navigating New Frontiers in Local Government Organizations
The rise of remote work has significantly impacted the operations of local government organizat…
Utilizing a Professional Facilitator to Improve Performance in Local Government
Local government is a complex and dynamic organization that requires a variety of skills and expertise to function effectively. One way to improve performanc…
Executive Training and Coaching for City and County Managers – 2023
As a City Manager or County Administrator, it’s essential to constantly develop your leadership skills to effectively manage your community’s resources and s…
City of Temple Terrace Honors Dr. Steven Spina
Sometimes the customer just says it best. We have an amazing team of consultants which was on full display as the City of Temple Terrace bid a fond farewell …
Equilibrium: Essential to Today’s Workforce AND Good for Business
“The way you treat your employees during a crisis will define your brand to your customers and future employees forevermore.”Mark Cuban
The Great Resignat…
Events in September for City Managers and County Administrators
Check out the upcoming events for City Managers and County Administrators
September 21, 2022 – 2PM EST – City Manager and County Administrator Think Tank …
Kenneth City Hires Interim Town Manager and Transition Team
Imagine That Performance, a growing consulting company focused on local government leadership, executed an agreement with the Town of Kenneth City to provide…
Think Tank Member Profiled in The Gazette
Iowa City Deputy City Manager Redmond Jones II was recently profiled in The Gazette – Iowa’s independent, employee-owned source for local, state, and nationa…
Think Tank Member Passes Away – Bob Hart Mourned by Peer Group
For the first time a City Manager and County Administrator Think Tank group had to mourn the passing of a member last Friday. It was with sadness our first F…
Getting Noticed – Natasha S. Hampton – Keynote Speaker
Natasha S. Hampton, one of our Senior Consultants has been setting the public speaking circuit on fire. She is a subject matter expert on topics ranging from…
Imagine That Performance Announces Interim City Manager Agreement with City of Temple Terrace
Local government consulting firm to also provide a Leadership Transition Team as City Council searches for next City Manager
Imagine That Performance, a g…
Live Underwater Video
Learning about unique local government initiatives is one of the many benefits of participating in the Virtual Think Tanks for City Managers and County Admin…
ARPA Funds for County Employee Mental Health Services
There have been many conversations regarding optimal usage of funds coming from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Whether in County Commission Chambers a…
Imagine That Performance Welcomes Senior Consultant Natasha S. Hampton
High Heel Leadership author becomes the latest executive to join local government consulting firm
PRLog — Imagine That Performance welcomes Natasha S. Ha…
Kenneth City Expands Consulting Agreement and Selects New Interim Town Manager
Dr. Steven Spina to assume role as Lynne Ladner steps down
TAMPA, FL, June 10 – PRLog – The Town of Kenneth City voted last night to expand the consulting…
Delray Beach Selects Think Tank Participant as New City Manager
The Delray Beach City Commission has named Terrence Moore as the next City Manager on Tuesday. Terrace has been an active participants in the Virtual City Ma…
Wake County Hires Think Tank Participant
Ashley Jacobs will be the new Chief Information and Innovation Officer for Wake County, North Carolina. Ashley has two decades of county administration and l…
Steven Spina, Ph.D. joins Imagine That Performance as Senior Consultant
Steve brings over 20 years of City Manager knowledge and experience to our growing team of consultants.
We encourage you to learn more about Steven Spina,…
Jocilyn Martinez, Ph.D. joins Imagine That Performance as Senior Consultant
Jocilyn brings knowledge and experience to our growing team of consultants.
We encourage you to learn more about Jocilyn Martinez, Ph.D. – Senior Consulta…
Imagine That Performance Welcomes Senior Consultants Steven Spina and Jocilyn Martinez
Dr. Spina and Dr. Martinez add broad knowledge and experience to growing team
Top 3 Shows Binged During the Pandemic – Happy Hour Theme
One of the most well attended Virtual Happy Hours last year had an interesting theme – Lee Feldman’s Top 5 Movie Challenge. The tastes were eclectic and we h…
March Events
Exclusive City Manager and County Administrator Events
March events kick off with a Pacific Coast time West Coast Happy Hour. The other events include fou…
Charlotte County’s 45th Anniversary as Commission-Manager
On February 23, 2020, Rob Duncan, Managing Director of Imagine That Performance, presented the ICMA Recognition Award on behalf of FCCMA to the Charlotte Cou…
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