#72 - City Manager | Denison Texas PositionCast™

Denison, Texas is searching for its next City Manager, and this PositionCast™ gives candidates a closer look at the community, council, staff, and leadership environment behind the opportunity. In this episode of The Clear Voice, host James Groom is joined by Mayor Robert Crawley and Clear Career Professionals President Michael Boese to discuss Denison’s historic character, award-winning downtown, access to Lake Texoma, strong community partnerships, and major development momentum. The conversation also explores what the next City Manager will need to bring to the role, including communication, financial acumen, growth management, relationship building, humility, listening, and the ability to lead a strong staff without micromanaging. Denison is a growing North Texas community with a historic Main Street district, a service-first culture, and a major opportunity ahead through the Preston Harbor development. Candidates interested in helping guide that next chapter are encouraged to review the full posting and brochure. Full posting and brochure: https://clearcareerpro.com/clear-news/denison-texas-city-manager-job-posting Chapters: 0:04 Welcome to The Clear Voice and the Denison Opportunity 2:27 Mayor Robert Crawley Joins the Conversation 2:58 Mayor Crawley’s Path to Denison and Public Service 6:06 Banking, Service, and Local Government Leadership 7:45 What Makes Denison Unique 11:55 Schools, Families, Livability, and Community Partnerships 13:48 Why Candidates Will Be Attracted to Denison 15:24 Growth, Preston Harbor, and Preserving Denison’s Character 19:26 Skills Needed for the Next City Manager 21:42 How the Denison City Council Works 23:08 Communication with Council, Staff, and the Community 24:49 Team Denison and the Strength of City Staff 26:40 Service-First Culture and Leadership Style 28:47 First-Year Priorities for the New Manager 30:46 Key Technical Skills for Candidates 32:46 Humility, Listening, and Leadership Intangibles 35:16 How to Apply for the Denison City Manager Role 36:34 Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up The views and opinions expressed on The Clear Voice do not necessarily reflect those of Clear Career Professionals. The discussion of any company, product, or service is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an endorsement. Connect With Clear Career Professionals Clear Career Professionals is a Texas based municipal executive search firm specializing in City Manager search services, municipal executive search, and local government leadership consulting for cities and counties across Texas and the United States. Clear works with communities to recruit City Managers, City Administrators, Assistant City Managers, Police Chiefs, Fire Chiefs, Finance Directors, HR Directors, and other senior municipal leaders. In addition to executive search services, Clear provides local government leadership training, organizational assessments, executive coaching, interim leadership placements, and strategic consulting designed to strengthen city organizations and support effective public service leadership. Clear partners with city councils, county commissioners, and public sector leadership teams seeking experienced municipal professionals who can guide growing communities, manage complex organizations, and deliver strong public service outcomes.  Career Opportunities https://clearcareerpro.com/career-opportunities LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/company/clear-career-pro