How can city managers learn to set healthy boundaries? Today’s guest, Emily Crawford, the City Manager for Brownwood, Texas, helps us understand the effort that goes into every decision that crosses a city manager’s desk. How do you find middle-ground solutions for groups of citizens with different opinions? Emily helps us understand how to find humanity in city policies to truly care for employees. Watch all the way to the end for a great suggestion on hosting a self-development conference for your city employees.

Leading Thriving Cities is a Forward Partners Production designed to shine a spotlight on leadership in public service. We have deep conversations about sustainability and how we create a thriving future for our cities. From the front lines to the city manager’s office, we want to bring you a wide variety of perspectives, and create an ongoing dialogue about healthy leadership and thriving teams.

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