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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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!

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, […]

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 […]