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Why Alignment, Not Total Agreement, Is What Cities Really Need
As anyone who’s spent time in city government knows, expecting total consensus on every issue is a losing game. Cities aren’t monoliths,...
David Frandsen
1 day ago3 min read


Communication as the Planetary Carrier: The Hidden Engine in My Leadership Model
When I developed my organizational model based on a planetary gear, I wanted each part to have real meaning. People are at the center as...
David Frandsen
Jun 162 min read


The Leadership Gear: The Ring That Holds It All Together
In the machinery of a high-performing organization, leadership is the “ring gear”-the outer gear of a planetary system that holds...
David Frandsen
Jun 92 min read


Ted Lasso’s Playbook for Leadership: Empathy, Unity, and Forgiveness
Ted Lasso, the protagonist of the Emmy-winning television series Ted Lasso, exemplifies leadership traits that resonate deeply with...
David Frandsen
Apr 64 min read


Consistency Over Intensity: The Transformative Power of Consistent Habits
In the pursuit of success, whether in personal endeavors or professional achievements, we often find ourselves caught between two...
David Frandsen
Mar 235 min read


Harnessing Parkinson’s Law for Efficiency: Leveraging it to Supercharge Organizational Productivity
Parkinson's Law, first articulated by British historian Cyril Northcote Parkinson in 1955, is a principle that reveals a profound truth...
David Frandsen
Mar 164 min read


Ascending Amidst Arrows: Embracing Criticism on the Leadership Journey
The journey of leadership is often compared to climbing a ladder, where with each step up, the perspective changes, the responsibilities...
David Frandsen
Mar 93 min read


The "Old Yeller" Approach: Leadership Lessons in Compassionate Accountability
In the story of Old Yeller, Travis Coates, a young boy, is forced to make a heartbreaking decision when his beloved dog, Old Yeller, is...
David Frandsen
Mar 24 min read


Stuff is Easy. People are Hard.
As a leader, I've come to realize that the most challenging aspect of management isn't usually the "stuff" - the logistics, the planning,...
David Frandsen
Feb 244 min read


Beyond Open Doors: Creating a Better Workplace Culture through Connections
The power of an open-door policy in the workplace lies in its ability to foster trust, improve communication, and create a more...
David Frandsen
Feb 164 min read


Beyond Paychecks: The Power of Intrinsic Motivation
In many workplaces, extrinsic incentives like commissions are commonly used to motivate employees. For instance, car salespeople are...
David Frandsen
Feb 94 min read


Autonomy at Work: The Key to Engagement, Creativity, and Growth
Autonomy in the workplace is a powerful tool that can drive significant benefits for both employees and organizations. When employees are...
David Frandsen
Feb 23 min read


"Learning Leadership": Cultivating Leaders at Every Level
Our organization's "Learning Leadership" program is revolutionizing the way we approach leadership development. By opening the much of...
David Frandsen
Jan 135 min read
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