leadership

When the Town Board Becomes a Real Pain in the Ass

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Angry highway superintendent

A survival guide for highway supers with frayed nerves and a half-empty coffee mug. The Anatomy of a Board-Induced Migraine Town boards are like asphalt mixes: every batch is a little different, and sometimes you get one with too much aggregate and not nearly enough binder. One meeting they’re praising your pothole-patching prowess, the next … Read more

Dealing with Big Mouths, Bigger Egos, and the Rest of the Crew

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Loudmouth clown employee

Dealing with the Loudmouths: Managing Difficult Personalities in Your Highway Department If you’ve been in this line of work long enough, you know the type. The loudmouth. The guy (or gal) who never misses an opportunity to make themselves the center of attention at the shop. Who constantly peppers meetings with “Well, that’s not how … Read more