VIDEO OF THE MONTH: "Trusting Teams – The 5 Practices" with Simon Sinek
How do we create an environment in which our people can work at their natural best?
Leaders are not responsible for results, they're responsible for the people who are responsible for the results.
This is the second of "The 5 Practices" outlined in The Infinite Game.
ARTICLE OF THE MONTH: "Unlucky Man's Bicycle Is Stolen – But a Little Boy Steps in with Selfless Offer" by Sophie Babinski
After witnessing an unfortunate incident where a stranger’s bicycle was stolen, a young boy decided to spring into action.
Showing generosity and kindness to strangers is not always a first instinct for most of us. Often, we would prefer to keep things to ourselves and live in our own comfortable bubbles. However, sometimes we are pulled to do the right thing—spread generosity and show selflessness when we encounter people in need. One young boy did exactly that when he witnessed an upsetting incident.
62-year-old John Taylor was dining at a local McDonald’s in Orlando, Florida, when he witnessed something horrible take place. Right in front of the window outside, John noticed a stranger grab his bicycle and take off with it. John scrambled to his feet and ran after the thief as fast as he could. Unfortunately, he lost his footing and took a tumble, giving the thief enough time to get away.
"You never know when a helping hand will change another person's entire life."
- Zig Ziglar
Tips for Dealing with the Public - An NEAPWA New England Chapter Connects Webinar
Public works agencies and those who support them are often the first point of contact between the municipality and the public. Interactions with the public are mostly positive
but sometimes miscommunication can result in the wrong message.
Whether you are a public works director presenting at a town meeting, an elected official managing the many priorities of a community, a front office administrator addressing public questions/concerns or a frontline worker paving a local neighborhood, your interactions with the public can directly affect your agency’s public image, future funding projects and above all your agency’s relationship with its residents. Learn from our panel of Communication professionals for tips and advice on how to deal with the public respectfully and effectively.
Congratulations Frank Petise
On April 6, 2022, Mayor Caroline Simmons from the City of Stamford announced the promotion of Frank Petise to the position of Transportation, Traffic & Parking Bureau Chief.
Frank is a TLP Cohort #3 alumnus. All of us at the T2 Center could not be prouder of Frank and are so happy for him on his accomplishments.
REMINDER: TLP Cohort #8 Applications Due June 1st
A friendly reminder that applications for the Transportation Leadership Program's Cohort 8 are due by Wednesday, June 1, 2022.
For the program application and overview, click here.
Don't hesitate to contact Donna Shea if you have any questions or would like to discuss potential candidates.
"What would you attempt to do if you knew you would not fail?"
~Robert Schuller
Training Opportunities
We will continue to update the schedule with dates and locations, so check in with us regularly.
Upcoming Transportation Leadership Program (TLP) Classes
