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The Entrepreneurial City: Building Smarter Government
Keynote: 60 min | Workshop: 90 min
Local government is hard work—but it can still be inspiring work. This keynote helps leaders reconnect to purpose, build momentum, and take practical steps that improve results and morale.
Attendees leave with:
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A simple framework for raising performance without burning people out
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Practical ways to rebuild trust and pride inside the organization
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Action steps they can use immediately—regardless of city size or budget
“Best for: Elected Officials • City Managers • Department Heads • Mixed audiences”
From Great to Amazing
Keynote: 60 min | Workshop: 90 min
Local government is hard work—but it can still be inspiring work. This keynote helps leaders reconnect to purpose, build momentum, and take practical steps that improve results and morale.
Attendees leave with:
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A simple framework for raising performance without burning people out
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Practical ways to rebuild trust and pride inside the organization
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Action steps they can use immediately—regardless of city size or budget
“Best for: Elected Officials • City Managers • Department Heads • Mixed audiences”
Council-Manager: Success Under Pressure
Keynote: 60 min | Workshop: 90 min
When relationships are strong, communities thrive. When they’re strained, progress slows. This session provides a clear playbook for alignment, communication, and leadership—especially when the pressure is on.
Attendees Leave With
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Clear expectations that reduce friction and improve teamwork
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Communication habits that prevent issues from becoming blowups
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Practical tools for navigating conflict while protecting trust and progress
“Best for: Elected Officials • City Managers • Department Heads • Mixed audiences”
City Branding That Actually Works
Keynote: 60 min | Workshop: 90 min
Branding isn’t a logo—it’s what people believe about your community. This keynote gives leaders a practical approach to building a brand that’s authentic, believable, and useful for economic development and community pride.
Attendees leave with:
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A step-by-step approach to defining what your city stands for
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Quick wins that don’t require a major budget or a marketing department
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Ways to align leaders, staff, residents, and partners around one message
“Best for: Elected Officials • City Managers • Department Heads • Mixed audiences”
Leading in the Age of Outrage
Keynote: 60 min | Workshop: 90 min
Meetings go sideways, social media amplifies conflict, and trust feels fragile, leaders still have to lead. This session offers practical tools for communication, resilience, and forward motion.
Attendees leave with:
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Strategies to reduce heat and increase clarity in difficult moments
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Communication principles that build credibility over time
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A leadership posture that helps your community move forward—even when it’s loud
“Best for: Elected Officials • City Managers • Department Heads • Mixed audiences”