Servant Leadership in the Fishbowl
SGR’s 10 in 10 Note – November 6, 2024
Guest Commentary by Will Hampton of Good Government Files?
Will Hampton is Sr. Vice President, Leadership Development Facilitator for SGR. ?His extensive communications experience includes branding, website content development, social media, video production, cable access channel management, print and digital newsletters, and citizen surveys. His experience and approach to citizen engagement have resulted in the successful implementation of a $330 million regional water project, transportation master plans, a $600 million economic development private-public partnership, and a 10-year service plan for one of the fastest-growing cities in the country. He now brings his knowledge and passion to every engagement, conference, workshop, and class that he facilitates as Sr. Vice President for SGR's Leadership Development & Training.
Servant Leadership in the Fishbowl
My introduction to Fort Worth?Mayor Mattie Parker ?came via her inspiring talk at the?Servant Leadership Conference (SLC)?earlier this year. The conference, which gathers thought leaders, experts, and practitioners to exchange ideas and proven strategies on servant leadership, was so chock-full of government goodness I created an ongoing series for GGF1.
Reelected in 2023 with 70% of the vote, Mayor Parker is a results-driven leader committed to long-term growth and improving the quality of life for Fort Worth residents. As the youngest mayor of a major U.S. city, she has championed public safety, education, and infrastructure, while driving economic development and preserving green spaces. Her collaborative, forward-thinking approach makes her an ideal public servant.?
From This Week's 10 in 10
Figuring out the best way to communicate about a task can get increasingly complicated the more people get involved. Who needs to know what? And who should be telling whom? Kellogg economists tackle this question in research within the context of companies, like IBM and Boeing, that build products by putting together separately produced parts. Through mathematical modeling, they find that the optimal form of communication entails organizing teams into two different types: core teams that share almost all of their information; and peripheral teams that rarely do.?
Oklahoma City has invested the proceeds of a one-cent sales tax in dozens of projects in and around its downtown for the last 30 years. The 2028 Olympics will hold softball and canoe slalom events there, 1,300 miles away from the rest of the Games.
A book released this year by Chicago Tribune journalist Gregory Royal Pratt reflected on her single term in office, broken promises and the need to build relationships inside and outside city hall.
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SGR is thrilled to announce the return of our widely acclaimed Wednesday Webinars . Our next Wednesday Webinar is today (November 6) at 11?a.m. CDT.
Each week we'll explore a new topic. We hope you'll join us for a journey of discovery and learning. Don't forget, the Wednesday Webinars are free and open to everyone.
Thursday, Nov. 21 @ Noon (Central)
Once a month, HR professionals working in local government gather for a virtual “brown bag lunch” to learn and network with their peers. Previous topics include Current Trends in Employee Engagement, Recruiting and Retaining Top Talent, Future of the Workforce, and ChatGPT & Friends. There is no charge to attend but registration is required. Register today!
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5 天前Great profile of a leader for all!
Superintendent at City of Sherman 2024 TML Leadership Academy Fellow Award.
6 天前Very good Servant Leadership Article