Solution Focused Culture

Moving from Regulation to Resource

By: Tim Bolduc, Jessica Leavins

Narrated by: Ryan Barone

In "A Solution Focused Culture," authors Tim Bolduc and Jessica Leavins reveal how organizations, can transform from a reactive, regulation-centered culture to one driven by collaboration and solutions. Through the fictional story of Clearview, a small city facing morale and efficiency challenges, new city manager TJ Strong and his team work together to build a proactive, service-oriented environment. Using principles of solution-focused thinking, the 6 E’s model (Evaluate, Establish, Explain, Engage, Empower, Experience), and a commitment to core values, they develop a culture where both employees and the public feel valued. Bolduc and Leavins draw on decades of public service experience to share actionable steps for leaders who want to reshape their workplaces into environments that foster growth, empowerment, and community-centered solutions. Practical and insightful, this book offers a blueprint for leaders across sectors to inspire a meaningful organizational shift.

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Easy to follow, informative, and a must read

This book reiterated what I've already witnessed first hand.  The City I live in was fortunate enough to hire Tim Bolduc as our first City Manager.  After a ridiculous amount of pushback with scare tactics and misinformation from "the good ol boys", the citizens finally voted for a City Manager

I watched him navigate around people that were described in this book.  Decades of ingrained backwardness by some people who meant well, some didn't want change, and some with bad intentions.

Now we have strategic planning, emergency funds, good paying jobs coming to the area, etc

Proof the applying good business practices works in the government sector as well.  

This book should be for anyone in a government job and also for those in private sector.   Simply start with a positive & helpful attitude and provide friendly service.

Great attitude with finding solutions

Culture is such an important part of leadership. Enjoyed the book and the approach to changing the focus and vision.