Grow Great - A City Government Leadership Podcast

Hosted by Randy Cantrell

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100

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Jul 2026

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a city government leadership podcast helping leaders achieve high-impact influence in their careers, teams and organizations hosted by Lisa Norris and Randy Cantrell

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July 23, 202616 min

Just Start. Then Ask, “Now What?”

If something feels too hard to start, it just means the first step isn’t small enough. Beginnings are important, but finishing matters more. Don’t get stuck in the starting blocks. Be well. Do good. Grow great! Check out the Hosts page for our profiles. Connect With Lisa On Linkedin • Connect With Randy On Linkedin […] The post <a href="https://bulanetwork.com/just-start-then-ask-now-what/">Just Start. Then Ask, “Now What?”</a> appeared first on <a href="https://bulanetwork.com">GROW GREAT</a>.

July 16, 202635 min

Your One-on-Ones Are Too Small

Too many leaders and employees treat one-on-one meetings as little more than status reports: What got done? What’s next? What’s on fire? In this episode of Grow Great, Lisa Norris and Randy Cantrell challenge that mindset. The best one-on-ones aren’t about reporting upward—they’re about thinking together. They’re opportunities to build trust, coach and be […] The post <a href="https://bulanetwork.com/your-one-on-ones-are-too-small/">Your One-on-Ones Are Too Small</a> appeared first on <a href="https://bulanetwork.com">GROW GREAT</a>.

June 23, 202626 min

The Courage to Tell the Truth

Leadership is not about surrounding yourself with people who always agree with you. It’s about creating an environment where truth can be spoken, heard, and acted upon. In this episode of Grow Great, Lisa Norris and I explore why courageous leadership requires more than making difficult decisions – it requires a willingness to hear […] The post <a href="https://bulanetwork.com/the-courage-to-tell-the-truth/">The Courage to Tell the Truth</a> appeared first on <a href="https://bulanetwork.com">GROW GREAT</a>.

June 17, 202615 min

The Obstacle Is the Way: Leadership Through Resistance

Leadership is often portrayed as a straight path toward a clear destination. In reality, it rarely works that way. Every city manager, department director, supervisor, and frontline employee eventually encounters obstacles that seem to block progress. Budgets get cut. Projects stall. Relationships become strained. Plans that looked certain suddenly unravel. In this episode of […] The post <a href="https://bulanetwork.com/the-obstacle-is-the-way-leadership-through-resistance/">The Obstacle Is the Way: Leadership Through Resistance</a> appeared first on <a href="https://bulanetwork.com">GROW GREAT</a>.

May 28, 202634 min

Just Start. Why It’s Urgent To Begin, Then Finish

Just start. If it’s 85% good enough – the difference between 85% and anything higher can very costly. Be well. Do good. Grow great! Check out the Hosts page for our profiles. Connect With Lisa On Linkedin • Connect With Randy On Linkedin We encourage you to contact us. Feedback, suggestions, criticisms, insights, and experiences are […] The post <a href="https://bulanetwork.com/just-start-why-its-urgent-to-begin-then-finish/">Just Start. Why It’s Urgent To Begin, Then Finish</a> appeared first on <a href="https://bulanetwork.com">GROW GREAT</a>.

May 20, 202616 min

Just Be Happy? Why That Advice Fails Leaders

Be well. Do good. Grow great! Check out the Hosts page for our profiles. Connect With Lisa On Linkedin • Connect With Randy On Linkedin We encourage you to contact us. Feedback, suggestions, criticisms, insights, and experiences are welcome. Thank you for watching and listening! The post <a href="https://bulanetwork.com/just-be-happy-why-that-advice-fails-leaders/">Just Be Happy? Why That Advice Fails Leaders</a> appeared first on <a href="https://bulanetwork.com">GROW GREAT</a>.

May 6, 202616 min

Culture Is What You Won’t Compromise

Culture is what you won’t compromise. It’s not what you say or think it is. It’s what you do consistently. Actions matter! Be well. Do good. Grow great! Check out the Hosts page for our profiles. Connect With Lisa On Linkedin • Connect With Randy On Linkedin We encourage you to contact us. Feedback, suggestions, criticisms, […] The post <a href="https://bulanetwork.com/culture-is-what-you-wont-compromise/">Culture Is What You Won’t Compromise</a> appeared first on <a href="https://bulanetwork.com">GROW GREAT</a>.

April 30, 202629 min

Time & Attention

First, THANK YOU for your time and attention to our podcast. We know how busy you are. It means a lot to Lisa and me that we’re part of your leadership journey. Be well. Do good. Grow great! Check out the Hosts page for our profiles. Connect With Lisa On Linkedin • Connect With […] The post <a href="https://bulanetwork.com/time-attention/">Time & Attention</a> appeared first on <a href="https://bulanetwork.com">GROW GREAT</a>.

April 22, 202642 min

A Lawyer With A Leadership Recipe

Alan Bojorquez is an attorney and Managing Partner/Founder serving Texas municipalities at TexasMunicipalLawyers.com. He created a leadership recipe for his 20+-year-old law firm after realizing he wanted to up his own leadership game. We discuss his leadership journey and his recipe. Download Alan’s PDF here. Be well. Do good. Grow great! Check out the […] The post <a href="https://bulanetwork.com/a-lawyer-with-a-leadership-recipe/">A Lawyer With A Leadership Recipe</a> appeared first on <a href="https://bulanetwork.com">GROW GREAT</a>.

March 25, 202614 min

The Art of Showcasing In Our Leadership

We learn (and teach) effectively by telling and sharing stories. Back in 2021, I started a podcast and a YouTube channel called Hot Springs Village Inside Out. The best episodes – in my opinion – are the ones where I showcase others. That’s today’s leadership lesson – a focus on others! Be well. Do […] The post <a href="https://bulanetwork.com/the-art-of-showcasing-in-our-leadership/">The Art of Showcasing In Our Leadership</a> appeared first on <a href="https://bulanetwork.com">GROW GREAT</a>.