#84 - Leading Through Change with Dee Maddox

In Episode #84 of The Clear Voice, James Groom sits down with Dee Maddox, founder of DMX Consulting, to talk about leadership, communication, workforce development, and what it really takes to lead people through change. Dee brings more than 30 years of experience working with people and organizations, including a long federal career and service with NASA during the transition of the Space Shuttle Program. She shares what that experience taught her about communicating through uncertainty, taking care of people during major organizational change, and why knowing the reason for a change does not necessarily make it easier to accept. James and Dee also discuss the evolving role of HR, breaking down silos inside organizations, helping employees understand how their work connects to the bigger picture, and why strong job candidates sometimes struggle to clearly communicate their value during an interview. Dee also introduces her DEED Framework for leadership: Design, Education, Execution, and Documentation, with an emphasis on ownership and accountability. Chapters 00:00 - Leading Through Change 00:47 - Meet Dee Maddox 07:23 - When Technology Replaces the Job 11:39 - AI and the Future of Work 15:34 - Leading the NASA Space Shuttle Transition 21:23 - Communication During Major Change 25:16 - Is HR Really There for Employees? 28:06 - Breaking Down Organizational Silos 32:21 - Why Great Candidates Get Passed Over 40:14 - The DEED Framework 49:18 - The Work Public Servants Do That People Never See 54:54 - Developing People and Keeping Good Employees 1:02:48 - The One Thing Every Leader Should Understand Connect with Dee Maddox Dee Maddox on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deemaddox/ DMX Consulting on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dmxconsulting/ DMX Consulting: https://deemaddoxconsulting.com/ ATD Dallas: https://tddallas.org/page-1863843 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