“People cannot be managed. Inventories can be managed, but people must be led.”
- H. Ross Perot

• 25 Years Later – What Happened to Reinventing Government? 
  
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• The Real Focus of Successful Leaders 
  
• 7 Things Every Leaders Needs to Sacrifice
  

• How to Create the Conditions for Innovation
  

• Vending Machines Used for Parts in Fire Department
  

• Building Integrity in an Age of Image
  

• A Warrior’s Workout
  

• Why We All Need to Get Good at Next 
  

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• SGR is assisting the City of Richardson, Texas, in its search for a Fire Chief. You can view the full position profile and apply online or contact Bill Peterson, Senior Vice President of Executive Recruitment, at Bill@GovernmentResource.com for more information.
  

• SGR is assisting the Town of Addison, Texas, its search for a Chief Financial Officer. You can view the full position profile and apply online or contact Molly Deckert, Senior Vice President of Executive Recruitment, at MollyDeckert@GovernmentResource.com for more information.
  
• Congratulations to Matt Shaffstall, new City Manager for the City of Lake Dallas, Texas. Matt previously served as City Administrator for the City of Willow Park, Texas.
  
• Congratulations to Wayne Mansfield, new President/CEO for the Longview Economic Development Corporation, Texas. Wayne previously served as Executive Director for the Vicksburg-Warren County Port Commission Economic Development Foundation, Mississippi.
  

• SGR uses the power of collaboration to provide quality, cost-effective services. 2016 SGR Membership is only $299 per calendar year and covers your entire organization. Membership includes free unlimited job postings on the SGR Job Board as well as many discounts on other services. Join or renew your membership here.

• SGR offers local government-specific, high quality content in multiple delivery formats, including online subscription, online on-demand, live on-site training, off-site retreats and workshops and more. Please contact SGR at customerservice@governmentresource.com if you are interested in more information or visit the SGR website.