Elected Officials' Masterclass
Sheila Shockey
Founder & CEO @ Shockey Consulting | Owner @80 Santa Fe Art Gallery | Futurist, Facilitator, Community Engager, Urban Planner, Local Government Management Consultant, Artist, Podcast Host
Hey there, Newly Elected Official!
Pop that champagne—you did it! But hold onto your hat because winning the election was just the warm-up. Now, you're stepping into a vital role in our community, where every decision you make is crucial and gets more attention than a cat video on social media.
Let's flashback to your campaign for a hot second. Remember those fired-up speeches about revolutionizing local government? Breathing new life downtown? Building a community that's tighter than your favorite jeans? Those weren't just campaign promises—they're your powerful tools for change. And now? It's showtime.
Here's the thing about being an elected official: it's not just about surviving inbox avalanches or sitting through meetings that feel longer than a Lord of the Rings marathon. It's about turning those big, bold ideas into real-world wins your neighbors can see, feel, and celebrate.
Let me tell you, in my 30 years of local government observing the good, the bad, and the ugly at city council meetings, I've learned one thing -- effective leaders all think and act alike! The secret sauce of legendary leaders? They don't just crunch numbers and shuffle papers—they're master connection-makers. Take it from the daughter of two former elected officials, you should turn every coffee chat and neighborhood conversation into a chance to build something big. Think less bureaucracy, more block parties, less red tape, more red carpet for community ideas.
When the going gets tough (and trust us, it will), remember why you jumped into this wild ride in the first place. Every small win is like a high-five from the future you're building. So, when your to-do list looks scarier than your inbox after a week's vacation, remember, you're not alone. Your community is ready to rock this journey with you, and we've got your back.
Want to level up your leadership game? Shockey’s Elected Officials Masterclass is like a backstage pass to governance greatness. You'll connect with other rockstar leaders who've been where you are and are crushing it in their communities.
Join us, meet other leaders who are as passionate about change as you are, and let’s chart that exhilarating path forward together!