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Four Great Attorney Opportunities from Messer Fort
Clear Career Professionals is accepting applications for four legal positions with Messer Fort across Texas. Openings include Eminent Domain Litigator, Land Use Attorney, Municipal Prosecutor, and Senior City Attorney. Applications close September 23, 2026 at 5 PM.
Coming Soon: City Manager Opportunity in Bridgeport, Texas
Clear Career Professionals is partnering with the City of Bridgeport, Texas, on its search for a new City Manager. Discover how this growing Wise County community offers direct access to the DFW metroplex while preserving its hometown character.
Addressing the Strain Before It Becomes a Cost
Public safety strain is an operational reality, not a character flaw. Discover how early awareness and privacy-focused technology can support first responder wellness before accumulated strain turns into burnout or costly incidents.
Coming Soon: Attorney Opportunities with Messer Fort
Clear Career Professionals is partnering with Messer Fort, PLLC to recruit four new attorneys in Frisco and Abilene, Texas. Applications and the official PositionCast™ episode of The Clear Voice is coming soon.
Making Roll Call Matter
Roll Call is more than a routine briefing. It is a supervisor's most powerful daily tool to evaluate readiness, reinforce organizational culture, and bring stability to a team before the first call is dispatched.
Yes, Chef! What The Bear Teaches Us About Servant Leadership
What can the TV show The Bear teach us about servant leadership? Discover how treating every team member like a "Chef" creates an organizational culture centered on connection, excellence, and shared purpose.
The Clear View Volume 19: Local Government Leadership, Infrastructure, and Career Opportunities
The Clear View Volume 19 is now available, featuring local government leadership stories, municipal infrastructure insights, and current Texas local government career opportunities. Subscribe to the newsletter on LinkedIn!
Capital Dome Moments: Military Foundations for Civic Leadership
Every public servant has a moment when the weight of their responsibility comes into sharp focus. For former city manager Dean Huard, these "Capital Dome Moments" shaped his journey from the US Army to municipal leadership. Discover why veterans are uniquely equipped to restore civility, composure, and accountability to local public service.
What Makes a Great Owner’s Rep?
A great Owner’s Rep isn't just another seat at the table. They are the connective tissue between the owner, architect, contractor, and trades. Discover what it looks like to lead with tactical empathy, clear roadblocks, and deliver projects that work for everyone.
A Lifetime of Service and Still Shaping Communities
When Dr. Kent Myers walked away from law school, he didn't realize he was stepping into a four-decade career shaping communities across multiple states. From an unexpected internship that changed everything to helping establish Starbase, Texas, discover the core leadership lessons, adventures, and transitions that defined his journey in municipal government.
Honkers, Not Critics: Helping Former Leaders Keep Serving After the Title Is Gone
Leaving a public leadership role is often harder than it looks, as the title disappears much faster than the identity. Drawing from a powerful metaphor of geese in flight, author Chad Edwards shares how former leaders can gracefully transition from the front of the pack to the back, choosing to become encouraging "honkers" rather than armchair critics.
How Communities Create Opportunity For Residents To Thrive
Bobby Quinten presents key insights from the Gallup and Walton Family Foundation report, How Opportunity Takes Root. Learn how local leadership trust, housing affordability, and community connection directly impact whether residents feel empowered to shape their futures and help their communities thrive.
Don’t Let the Loudest Voices Own Your Story
When a public safety agency faces online criticism, the instinct is often to pull back or silence comments. Discover why retreating creates a communication vacuum and how leaning into consistent, humanizing stories allows local governments to reclaim their narrative from the loudest voices.
Where Democracy Meets the Pavement
America's 250th birthday is more than a national milestone. It is a reminder that democracy is strengthened every day in the local communities where public servants keep essential promises alive.
Tattered
In this raw and deeply personal feature, law enforcement veteran Arthur W. “Rusty” Myers III shares the painful reality behind his book, Tattered: When the Blue Line Frays. Discover how administrative trauma, isolation, and hidden PTSI pushed a dedicated command officer to the brink—and why accountability without humanity can destroy the very people sworn to protect us. It’s a powerful look at officer wellness, the cost of organizational silence, and a definitive reminder that the worst day of your career doesn’t have to be the final chapter of your life.
Coming Soon: Morgan’s Point, Texas City Administrator Recruitment
Clear Career Professionals is honored to be assisting the City of Morgan’s Point, Texas, with the recruitment of its next City Administrator. Discover more about this historic Galveston Bay community and this upcoming municipal leadership opportunity.
Clear Team Spotlight: DeAnna Hendrix
Meet DeAnna Hendrix, one of Clear Career Professionals' four founding members and our Vice President of Organizational Development. Discover how her deep expertise in human resources, public-sector administration, and strategic communication helps communities connect with top-tier executive leaders.
Coming Soon: Rowlett, Texas City Manager Recruitment
Clear Career Professionals is honored to partner with the City of Rowlett, Texas, in the search for its next City Manager. Learn more about this growing Lake Ray Hubbard community and stay tuned for the official recruitment launch.
The Invisible Badge: When Good Cops Go Silent
Every time a good officer chooses silence, a stereotype finds new life. Sam Toles challenges law enforcement professionals to resist the temptation to disappear and find the courage to share their humanity, their stories, and their truth where it matters most.
From Public Safety to Judicial Accountability
When good leaders are called back into service, communities thrive. Discover how Bryan Lockerby is transitioning from a distinguished 40-year career in Montana public safety and municipal administration to a critical new role on the state's newly established Judicial Performance Evaluation Commission (JPEC).

