Teri Black & Company, LLC

Happy Friday high fives for all our public works pros! We’ve got the gem 💎 of the Bay Area for our superstars out there. The City of Mountain View's Public Works Director is now open thru August 11th.   Read all about it here ➡ https://bit.ly/mvpwd American Public Works Association American Society of Civil Engineers Western City Magazine ICMA - International City/County Management Association #publicworks

Time to power down after a tough week? We got you. And guess what? We have just the job to power you back up! 🤭   Silicon Valley Power’s Assistant Director of Electric Utility open thru 8/4. Take charge ⚡ of a $420m portfolio of system expansion projects to be completed in next few years. Salary up to $325,679.   Brochure & to apply ➡ https://bit.ly/svpadeu City of Santa Clara California Municipal Utilities Association American Public Works Association American Society of Civil Engineers #publicutilities

I think my LinkedIn fam knows that I'm a big believer in striving to always have an optimistic mindset. It's a huge part of being a great leader for many reasons. However, there may be another side to consider, and we should challenge ourselves to consider all angles... ➡️What if the MOST effective leadership style requires more than just optimism? We also need: 👉Realism: Leaders need to assess situations accurately, which sometimes means acknowledging and addressing negative realities rather than overlooking them with excessive optimism. 👉Credibility: Constant optimism might seem insincere or out of touch if not matched with actual circumstances. 👉Preparedness: Over-optimism can lead to under-preparing for potential challenges. Leaders should also plan for less favorable outcomes. 👉Emotional Resonance: Leaders who can empathize with various emotional states, including those less positive, can better connect with and support their teams. Let's challenge my bias toward optimism: Can leaders be optimistic and realistic? Can leaders be optimistic and credible? Can leaders be optimistic and prepared? Can leaders be optimistic and resonate with others emotionally? ___ I'd love to hear from you: How do you balance optimism with realism in your leadership? Can a leader maintain credibility and preparedness while fostering a positive outlook? Appreciate you sharing with others. 💜 This is a topic worthy of discussion! 🔄

Check out our Founder and CEO, Teri Black's latest post about how to banish negative thinking! We'd love to hear your thoughts! ⬇️

Allow us to shed some light on the situation.   This is an incredible opportunity to work on projects most PE’s never experience in their entire career. Check out what’s in store for the new Principal Engineer in the City of San Carlos.   Dig into this today because it goes away at 11:59pm this Sunday, 7/14 ➡ https://bit.ly/sancarlospe American Society of Civil Engineers National Society of Professional Engineers American Public Works Association #engineers

Missed opportunities hurt much more than rejections.   You can quote us on that!   City of Oxnard's Assistant City Attorney closes this weekend at 11:59pm on Sun., 7/14. If you gravitate toward Cali’s Central Coast vibe and have employment law experience, you gotta check this out ➡ https://bit.ly/oxnardaca.   Salary up to $210,516. Western City Magazine CALPELRA #cityattorney #laborlaw

Let’s do lunch! 😉   City of American Canyon's Assistant Director of Public Works - Utilities & Environmental Services is coming soon! Like in a couple of days.   Keep your 👀 open. American Public Works Association Association of California Water Agencies

If CIP projects, orange cones and roundabouts are your thing, this job may be for you!   Coming down to the wire here engineering friends. City of San Carlos Principal Engineer closes this coming Sunday, 7/14. Tons of cool projects are a priority in this city. Salary up to $196,051.   Brochure and to apply ➡ https://bit.ly/sancarlospe American Society of Civil Engineers National Society of Professional Engineers American Public Works Association #engineer

Ready for the big reveal? 🚒   Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department Deputy Fire Chief is now open thru 7/28! This is an incredibly rare opportunity and it gets bonus points for being in the East Bay 😉. Salary up to $263,160.   Read all about it here ➡ https://bit.ly/lpfddc City of Livermore City of Pleasanton California Fire Chiefs Association #firechief

Get back inside! That’s very sound counsel given the heat and yukky air quality!🧨   And if you’re a lawyer with labor law experience, it’s a perfect time to consider City of Oxnard’s Assistant City Attorney opportunity. Open thru 7/14. ⚖   We’ll advise you to get back outside tomorrow. If you’re in Oxnard, enjoy the cooler weather and ocean breezes. Just sayin’. 🌞   For brochure and to apply ➡ https://bit.ly/oxnardaca Western City Magazine League of California Cities #cityattorney #laborlaw