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"Tetris Effect” Your Time: Time Management Lessons from Tetris
The “Tetris effect” refers to a phenomenon where individuals who spend a lot of time playing Tetris (or similar games) begin to see the...
David Frandsen
Dec 1, 20243 min read


The Case for Becoming More Data-Centric: Lessons from Sabermetrics in Baseball
As I have talked to and worked with different cities, the absence of important data collection in many of these organizations is...
David Frandsen
Nov 17, 20243 min read


Managing the Thermostat: The Impact of Hot and Cold Personalities in a Room
In any social or professional setting, the atmosphere can often feel as if it has a temperature of its own—one that is significantly...
David Frandsen
Nov 11, 20243 min read


C.L.E.A.R. Priorities: The Importance of Yearly Scheduling for Departmental Supervisors
In any organization, the role of departmental supervisor is crucial to ensuring that the team function smoothly and efficiently. One of...
David Frandsen
Nov 3, 20245 min read


The Fulcrum of Organizational Balance: Leveraging Qualitative and Quantitative Data
In physics, a fulcrum serves as the pivotal point of a lever, allowing it to amplify force and achieve balance. A challenge in our...
David Frandsen
Oct 27, 20244 min read


The Rotten Apple: The Impact One Negative Employee Can Create in Your Workplace
The age-old expression “one rotten apple spoils the whole barrel” serves as a powerful metaphor not only in agriculture but also in...
David Frandsen
Oct 20, 20243 min read


The Value of Creating Discomfort at Work: Why We Should Embrace the Mamba Mentality
Known for his relentless work ethic and commitment to excellence, Kobe Bryant often put himself in challenging situations to enhance his...
David Frandsen
Oct 13, 20245 min read


Enhancing Lives Beyond the Workplace: The Importance of our ‘Life Focus’ Program
The work environment is always evolving, and the role of leaders extends beyond traditional managerial duties. It is increasingly...
David Frandsen
Oct 6, 20244 min read


A Rising Tide Lifts All Boats: The Ripple Effect of City Collaboration
The axiom "a rising tide lifts all boats" underscores a fundamental truth about collective progress in an area. When conditions or...
David Frandsen
Sep 29, 20243 min read


Want Better Team Meetings? ... Me too!
Team meetings are pivotal moments for assessing progress, aligning objectives, and fostering team cohesion. Like many topics I have...
David Frandsen
Sep 15, 20245 min read


Parenting & Leadership: What I Learned from My Role Models
This week my parents celebrate their 51st Wedding Anniversary. I have been blessed in many ways, but none more than them. They are at...
David Frandsen
Sep 8, 20246 min read


The Performance Cycle
The performance cycle is crucial for effective management and team success. When we are doing each of these components well is when we...
David Frandsen
Aug 25, 20245 min read


Kyle Whittingham & Leadership
Kyle Whittingham stands as one of the most respected and longest tenured figures in college football, known not only for his hard-nosed...
David Frandsen
Aug 25, 20247 min read


Cultivating Culture
Culture truly is a verb; it is an action, it should be talked about, it should be intentionally crafted, and is ever evolving. It is...
David Frandsen
Aug 18, 20245 min read


Embrace the Hard Road
Every career aptitude test I took pushed me towards a more creative field and my initial career path was aimed at becoming an architect. ...
David Frandsen
Aug 11, 20244 min read


Adopting a Learning Mindset
Little kids are like information sponges constantly asking questions. They are curious and recognize that they don’t know as much so they...
David Frandsen
Aug 4, 20246 min read


Building Cohesion
The workplace tends to be a fusion of different ideas, talents, and personalities. As humans, we all have different strengths and...
David Frandsen
Jul 28, 20244 min read


lEADERSHIP-182
A few years ago, my daughter Attalyn asked if she could have my old iPod. She has loved music since she was very little, and I didn’t...
David Frandsen
Jul 21, 20244 min read


The Power of Proximity
Our social environment has an enormous impact on our habits, health, beliefs, and even our financial income. Most of us spend little time...
David Frandsen
Jul 14, 20244 min read


Compounding Organizational Growth
There’s an old, wise saying, “Money makes money. And the money that money makes, makes money”. Compound interest blows me away, it may...
David Frandsen
Jul 7, 20245 min read
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