Tag: Leadership

Who Do You Allow to Waste Your Time?

Key Insights: How to identify patterns of wasted time. Strategies to set boundaries and align time with strategic goals. The...

Front Page, Leadership, Leadership Team Development, Rob Duncan, Think Tank, Think Tank Insights

The Relationship Between Job Satisfaction, Performance, and Employee Engagement

Public Service Enhancement: The Relationship Between Job Satisfaction, Performance, and Employee Engagement In an era where building...

Culture, Employee Engagement, Employee Wellness, Executive Coaching, Front Page, Leadership, Leadership Team Development, Organizational Culture, Rob Duncan

The Power of Organizational Culture

The Power of Organizational Culture In today’s dynamic work environment, the role of organizational culture in driving employee...

Continuous Improvement, Culture, Employee Engagement, Employee Wellness, Front Page, Leadership, Leadership Team Development, Leadership Training, Organizational Culture, Professional Facilitation, Rob Duncan

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...

Executive Coaching, Front Page, Leadership, Leadership Team Development, Organizational Culture, Professional Facilitation, Rob Duncan

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...

Executive Coaching, Front Page, Leadership, Leadership Team Development, Leadership Training, Michelle Berger, Organizational Culture, Proactive Management, Problem Solving, Professional Facilitation, Rob Duncan, Succession Planning

City Manager and County Administrator Think Tanks

Local Government Leadership Questions

In a conversation I had last week with Jay Gsell, he posed a compelling question about Local Government Leadership: “What...

Front Page, Leadership, Leadership Team Development, Rob Duncan, Think Tank

Leadership Excellence in Local Government

A Guide for Senior Executives In the intricate dance of local government leadership, city managers, county administrators, and their...

Continuous Improvement, Diversity, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Executive Coaching, Front Page, Leadership, Leadership Team Development, Leadership Training, Organizational Culture, Peer Group, Rob Duncan

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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...

Continuous Improvement, Culture, Executive Coaching, Front Page, Leadership, Leadership Team Development, Organizational Culture, Rob Duncan

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...

Front Page, Leadership, Peer Group, Rob Duncan, Think Tank, Virtual Community Building

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...

Executive Coaching, Front Page, Leadership, Leadership Team Development, Michelle Berger

The Isolated City Manager or County Administrator

The Isolated Leader

City Managers and County Administrators often traverse a lonely path amidst a crowd. In the intricate landscape of local governance,...

Executive Coaching, Front Page, Leadership, Leadership Team Development, Peer Group, Rob Duncan, Think Tank, Virtual Community Building

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...

Conflict, Culture, Employee Wellness, Executive Coaching, Front Page, Leadership, Leadership Team Development, Michelle Berger, Organizational Culture, Retention

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...

Announcement, Florida, Front Page, Leadership, Natasha Hampton, Part Time Executives

Are You Prioritizing Leadership Development

Local government leaders are typically individuals who have risen through the ranks based on their technical expertise and experience...

Continuous Improvement, Culture, Front Page, Leadership, Leadership Team Development, Organizational Culture, Problem Solving

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...

Al Braithwaite, Executive Coaching, Front Page, Leadership, Succession Planning, Transition Teams

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...

Al Braithwaite, Announcement, Executive Coaching, Florida, Front Page, Leadership, Part Time Executives

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...

Al Braithwaite, Executive Coaching, Front Page, Human Resources, Leadership, Leadership Team Development, Michelle Berger, Recruiting, Retention, Rob Duncan, Think Tank

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...

Front Page, Leadership, Michelle Berger, Peer Group, Virtual Community Building

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...

Al Braithwaite, Executive Coaching, Front Page, Leadership, Leadership Team Development, Peer Group, Rob Duncan, Think Tank, Virtual Community Building

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...

Character, Conflict, Culture, Employee Wellness, Executive Coaching, Front Page, Leadership, Michelle Berger, Peer Group, Think Tank, Virtual Community Building

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...

Al Braithwaite, Continuous Improvement, Culture, Employee Engagement, Executive Coaching, Front Page, Leadership, Leadership Team Development, Organizational Culture, Proactive Management, Professional Facilitation, Rob Duncan, Virtual Community Building

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...

Front Page, Leadership, Leadership Team Development, Local Government Consulting, Michelle Berger, Organizational Culture, Professional Facilitation

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...

Al Braithwaite, Front Page, Leadership, Leadership Team Development, Michelle Berger, Peer Group, Virtual Community Building

Temple Terrace honoring Interim City Manager Steve Spina

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...

Announcement, FCCMA, Florida, Front Page, Interim Management Services, Interim Manager, Leadership, Steve Spina

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...

Employee Engagement, Executive Coaching, Front Page, Leadership, Michelle Berger

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...

Front Page, Leadership, Think Tank

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...

Florida, Front Page, Leadership, Natasha Hampton

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...

Announcement, Executive Coaching, Florida, Front Page, Leadership, Local Government Consulting, Natasha Hampton, Part Time Executives

The Tail Can Wag the Dog

Simon Sinek speaks a great deal about change. In this empowering video, he explains how we all are empowered to make change, even if...

Front Page, Leadership, Leadership Team Development, Organizational Culture

Joyce Shanahan Leadership Trailblazer Award Finalist

Joyce Shanahan a Top 10 Finalist for Leadership Trailblazer Award

While a little late with this acknowledgement, Imagine That Performance would like to congratulate City Manager Joyce Shanahan for...

Announcement, Character, FCCMA, Florida, Leadership, Recognition Awards, Think Tank

Executive Skill Development: Asking Great Questions

Many executives are constantly looking for new ways to unlock more value. Being able to truly ask great questions could be the most...

Continuous Improvement, Front Page, Leadership, Leadership Team Development, Organizational Culture, Problem Solving, Rob Duncan

Is Saying “Just Get It Done” Poor Leadership?

Results are a finite measuring stick. Having a “Get it Done” mindset can help drive task completion and produce results....

Culture, Employee Wellness, Executive Coaching, Leadership, Leadership Team Development, Organizational Culture, Rob Duncan

Alan Rosen named Interim City Manager for Port Orange

On Tuesday November 10, 2020 at a special meeting, the City of Port Orange selected Alan Rosen to be the Interim City Manager. The transition...

FCCMA, Florida, Interim Manager, Leadership, Think Tank

Empathy – It’s an Active Skill

The Public Sector is very different than the private sector. While this is true, many of the struggles contained in this video are present...

Character, Conflict, Continuous Improvement, Culture, Employee Wellness, Executive Coaching, Leadership, Leadership Team Development, Organizational Culture, Proactive Management, Professional Facilitation

Key Takeaways – COVID-19 Burnout Panel

Once again, a great deal of thanks to the County Administrators and City Managers that participated in the COVID-19 Burnout Panel Discussion...

City and County Cooperation, Council Manager Relations, COVID-19, Crisis Management, Economic Development, Employee Wellness, Equity, Future Service Delivery, Leadership, Organizational Culture, Problem Solving, Social Injustice, Think Tank

Born to Win

The following quotes about Winners are from the book Born to Win by James & Jongeward, originally published in 1971. The entire...

Character, Culture, Executive Coaching, Inclusion, Leadership, Leadership Team Development

The Next COVID-19 Problem: Administrative Burnout

The current pandemic is a different type of emergency. There is no roadmap to follow and new problems show up every day. Months have...

Conflict, COVID-19, Crisis Management, Employee Wellness, Leadership, Organizational Culture, Proactive Management, Problem Solving

Introducing Virtual City Manager Think Tanks

Become part of a powerful community of City Managers and County Administrators that share insights on present-day challenges and support...

Announcement, Leadership, Peer Group, Think Tank, Virtual Community Building