At Life, Well Run we strive to showcase and celebrate the incredible work happening in local governments every day, all around the country under the direction of professional local government managers. One of the ways we do this is through highlighting Success Stories that not only share the details of a great initiative, but also…

An Evaluation form that was created by the city of Oviedo Fl to evaluate their city manager.

Certificates in Performance Management recognize local governments that demonstrate a commitment to collecting, using, and sharing performance data.

Last month I had the privilege of attending Denver Peak Academy’s Black Belt training. The City of Goodyear is aggressively pursuing a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, and I was sent to the training to become an additional in-house resource for our organization. The week was fantastic and packed with learning. We discussed the…

Whoa-oa-oa! I feeeel good! I often find myself silently singing to these lyrics from James Brown’s “I Got You (I Feel Good),” when I wake up every morning feeling alive, excited, and full of energy. Every day I get to change and save the lives of the people in my city. No, I’m no super…

Results of a survey of business owners and senior managers

Questions and response percentages from an employee survey

Employee engagement survey results