Veteran journalist Dave Martin joins James Groom to discuss good government stories, local journalism, public trust and how cities can use podcasts to connect with residents.

Mayor Lori An Gobert and Brad Stafford join James Groom to discuss the Columbus City Manager opportunity, community life, and the leadership work ahead.

Shenandoah, Texas is seeking its next Chief of Police. In Episode #91 of The Clear Voice, Mayor John Escoto and Chief Troye Dunlap discuss proactive policing, officer development, community support, and the leadership opportunity ahead.

Bridgeport, Texas is seeking its next City Manager to lead a growing, full-service municipality with strong community momentum. Listen to Episode #90 of The Clear Voice featuring Mayor Susan Coffman and Councilmember Matt Van Hoose as they share what makes this $180,000 – $210,000 opportunity unique.

The City of McKinney, Texas is seeking an experienced destination marketing leader to serve as the next Executive Director of Visit McKinney ($120,527 – $174,769). Lead regional tourism, major venue developments, and strategic destination marketing in one of North Texas’ fastest-growing communities.

In this episode of The Clear Voice, host James Groom speaks with Lubbock Assistant City Manager Erik Rejino about the City’s search for its next Director of Utilities. Discover details on leading a 170-person department, managing $100M+ in capital investment projects.

Messer Fort is growing, and that growth is creating four attorney opportunities across Texas. Hear directly from the firm's leadership about the work, culture, career paths, and what candidates should know before applying.

In this episode of The Clear Voice, host James Groom sits down with Alana Lake, City Manager of Helena, Montana. She shares how her extensive military background in counterintelligence translated into municipal leadership, the distinction between rank and trust, and why leading doesn't mean knowing everything.

In Episode #85 of The Clear Voice, Dr. Gearl Loden breaks down how leaders can spot trust drift, apply the 72-hour repair protocol, and build lasting organizational trust using the Seven Pillars Framework.

In Episode #84 of The Clear Voice, host James Groom sits down with Dee Maddox—founder of DMX Consulting and former NASA human capital leader—to discuss guiding teams through major organizational shifts. Discover practical strategies for managing change, breaking down departmental silos, adapting to new technology, and using the DEED Framework to build a resilient workforce.

Explore the Sansom Park, Texas Police Chief recruitment with key insights from Mayor Jim Barnett and Interim Chief James Groom. Learn about the department’s TPCA accreditation, culture, and long-term public safety goals just minutes from Fort Worth.

In this episode of The Clear Voice, Memphis International Airport Police Chief Dr. Wes Blair joins host James Groom to discuss the unique dynamics of airport law enforcement, authentic leadership, and why first responder wellness must start at the top.

The City of Frisco, Texas, is recruiting for its next Fire Chief. Episode #81 of The Clear Voice PositionCast™ features City leadership sharing an inside look at this high-performing ISO Class 1 department and what they are seeking in their next fire service leader.

Effective organizations need more than good leaders. They need active, critical thinkers at every level. In Episode 80 of The Clear Voice, Rick Chambers joins James Groom to explore how strong followership, managing up, and constructive challenge drive team and leadership success.

In Episode #79 of The Clear Voice, Interim City Manager Renee’ Waggoner joins James Groom to discuss Denison’s search for its next Director of Development Services. Discover how this leader will guide massive regional growth, including the 3,200-acre Preston Harbor development, while preserving Denison’s historic charm.

In Episode #78 of The Clear Voice, Rowlett Mayor Jeff Winget joins Host James Groom and lead recruiter Michael Boese to discuss the search for Rowlett's next City Manager. Explore the city’s vision, major funded capital projects, culture priorities, and application details for this $285,000–$315,000 executive role.

Retired Plano Police Sergeant Aubrey D. Paul joins The Clear Voice to discuss his memoir, Plano Grace, and how Plano navigated a severe heroin crisis in the 1990s. Discover vital lessons for municipal leaders on cross-departmental collaboration, public transparency, dignity in accountability, and effective crisis intervention.

In Episode 76 of The Clear Voice, Ben Jarrett of Next Meters USA joins James Groom to discuss how smart water meters help municipal utilities detect leaks faster, save staff time, and make water management beautifully simple.

Municipal infrastructure is evolving rapidly. In Episode 75 of The Clear Voice, host James Groom sits down with Craig Kerkhoff, PE, and Dr. Robert Hendricks of Birkhoff, Hendricks & Carter (BHC) to discuss how LiDAR, drone-based mapping, digital twins, and AI are giving cities faster, safer, and more accurate tools for infrastructure planning.