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Come on kids…you’re going to get left behind!! No one likes being left out. 🚫 Including you, public works pros. 🚧 Only one day left in the City of San Carlos Assistant Public Works Director. If you want career growth, you do not want to let this one pass you by if you get our drift. Extremely rare opportunity to excel. Closes 11:59pm on Sunday, 12/1. Link to brochure & to apply ➡ https://bit.ly/scapwd American Public Works Association American Society of Civil Engineers National Society of Professional Engineers #publicworks

Negative thoughts happen to all of us—even the most positive and optimistic people. And right now with some uncertainty in our worlds combined with the holidays — managing our stress and staying positive can be difficult. Stress management is closely tied to how we handle our negative thoughts. If we can learn to reframe and better manage them, we’ll not only improve our mental well-being but also reduce stress and allow ourselves to be more optimistic. Here are 5 strategies I use to shift my mindset and manage stress when negative thinking creeps in: 1️⃣ Question the validity of the thought: Is this negative thought based on fact or just assumption? Do you know for sure that it's true, or did you see something on social media that made you spiral? 2️⃣ Explore alternatives: Could there be a different perspective you’re missing? Stress often narrows our thinking, so looking for other angles can open up more productive possibilities. 3️⃣ Find the positives: No matter how tough the situation seems, there's always something positive to focus on. 4️⃣ Practice mindfulness: Mindfulness helps you stay present and question the hold negative thoughts have over your emotions. This reduces their power to create stress. 5️⃣ Limit exposure to overwhelming information: Now is not the time to constantly consume news. Set boundaries that will allow you to stay informed without getting overwhelmed. _____________________ How are you managing stress and staying positive during this season?

It’s true. The end is near. Just days away. The end of an era. The City of Santa Clara Assistant/Senior Deputy City Attorneys recruitment era, that is. 😉 This weekend is your last chance to polish up that resume and submit by 11:59pm this Sunday, 12/1. That’s right my friend, December is almost here. ‘Tis the damn season! All the details you need to know + apply by clicking here ➡ https://bit.ly/scaca24 CALPELRA CalGovHR Western City Magazine PublicCEO #cityattorney #laborlaw #publiclaw

November’s gratitude train just keeps on rolling! We are celebrating and giving thanks for the City of Pacifica’s selection of Samantha Updegrave to be their new Community Development Director.   When Samantha joins the Pacifica team in December, she will bring 17 years of public sector experience, most recently from the City of Berkeley having served as their Zoning Officer/Principal Planner for the last three years. In addition to her East Bay experience, Samantha also has urban planning, construction and communications experience spanning the cities of Seattle and San Francisco.   “I am very excited for Ms. Updegrave to join the Pacifica team. Her Community Development expertise, leadership qualities, and communications skills will be a great asset to the department, the executive team, and the organization as a whole,” stated City Manager Kevin Woodhouse upon his announcement. “Pacifica is at an important juncture in planning for its future and fulfilling the City Council’s Strategic Plan, and Ms. Updegrave is a great fit to lead the Community Development function in these efforts.”   Samantha earned her Bachelor’s degree in Community, Environment & Planning from the University of Washington and holds a Master’s degree in Fine Arts (Creative Writing) from the Northwest Institute for Literary Arts.   Congratulations to Samantha and profound thanks to Kevin and Assistant City Manager Yulia Carter for trusting Teri Black & Company, LLC with this critical search.   Mega kudos to our powerhouse Lead Recruiter Suzanne Mason on another amazing placement for Pacifica. 💪 American Planning Association APA California

🍂 Wishing our LinkedIn fam a restful and pleasant Thanksgiving holiday.🍂 💛We’re going to take a brief deep breath and hope you can too. 💛 🔥 2024 has been brat!! 🔥 #thanksgiving2024 #holidays

Well, this is pretty darn exciting! It’s not often you get to be the first of anything in your career. Join us in celebrating Julie Zeoli’s appointment as the City of Irvine's first City Librarian. That’s right, the FIRST!!!   In case you haven't heard, Irvine is transitioning from county to city-run library operations, set to take effect by the start of FY 25-26. This is a major undertaking, and Julie will be working closely with City Manager Oliver Chi and Director of Community Services Chris Slama to guide the process. With over 15 years of library experience, including seven years as an Assistant Library Director, Julie is ready to lead this exciting initiative.   “Establishing a public library system has been a long-awaited community priority and will allow us to expand our exceptional services in Irvine,” Chi said. “I’m excited to have Julie leading the development of our own library system. I can’t wait to see all she does to help us develop the best library operation that exists anywhere in the country.”   Julie holds an undergraduate degree in History from California State University, Fullerton and a Master of Library Information Science from San José State University and became part of Team Irvine this week.   Special thanks to Oliver and Chris for trusting Teri Black & Company, LLC with this transformational recruitment and a very loud s/o to Senior Recruiter/COO Tina White for producing an incredible pool of candidates!! California Library Association American Library Association #publiclibraries

Welcome to the 1st annual TBC Thanksgiving Pie Poll. 🥧 That’s right! We want to know what kind of pie person you are on this holiday.   And btw, the City of Pleasanton’s Human Resources Manager opportunity is open thru Sunday, 12/8. This holiday weekend is the perfect time to add some shine to that resume!   Link to brochure & to apply ➡ https://bit.ly/pleashrm CALPELRA CalGovHR MMANC - Municipal Management Association of Northern California #CALPELRA2024  #hrjob #piepoll 

We’ve been holding in our excitement for long enough…it’s time to celebrate Thanksgiving style!!   Congratulations to the City of Pleasanton on the recent selection of Tracy Avelar to serve as the City’s next Police Chief!!  (cue confetti release)  🥳 Tracy currently serves as Police Chief in the City of Foster City, California and is President of the California Police Chiefs Association. She will begin her new role with the Pleasanton Police Department on December 9th.   “Chief Avelar has a proven track record of leadership and innovation in law enforcement and we are excited to welcome her to Pleasanton,” stated City Manager Gerry Beaudin, upon making the announcement. “Her dedication to community engagement, public safety, and operational excellence will be a great asset to our city.”   Chief Avelar steadily rose through the ranks in the Foster City Police Department since starting her career in policing in 2002. She has served as Chief in Foster City for the last 5 years. In addition to her industry leadership roles, her credentials include a master’s degree from the Naval Postgraduate School in Homeland Security & Defense and a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice Management.   Congratulations Tracy!!  🎉 And, special thanks to Gerry for trusting us with this important recruitment. 🙏   S/o to lead recruiter Adam McGill for his critical work on this search. 🏆 International Association of Chiefs of Police National Association of Women Law Enforcement Executives #WLLE #policechief

Women’s voices and confidence are more important than ever, and it’s time to stop holding ourselves back with unnecessary apologies. So many of us second-guess ourselves, sometimes apologizing as a default, even when we’ve done nothing wrong. But what if we flipped the script? Let’s shift from self-doubt to self-assurance. 💯 Here are 9 strategies to help us embrace our confidence and stop over-apologizing: ➡️ Trust ourselves and own our value ➡️ Express empathy without apology ➡️ Show appreciation instead of remorse ➡️ Respect everyone’s viewpoint without undermining our own ➡️ Speak thoughtfully but unapologetically ➡️ Take responsibility without over-explaining ➡️ Speak sincerely and directly ➡️ Prioritize finding solutions ➡️ Let actions speak louder than words These strategies are meant to empower each of us in our unique way. ___ Have you noticed that many people, especially women, tend to apologize more often?

Hey, Public Works pros…they don’t call it Nowvember for nothing.🏃♂️ Let’s go!! The City of San Carlos recruitment for an Assistant Public Works Director is only open thru this coming Sunday, 12/1. Resume update first. Then turkey. 🍗     Link to brochure & to apply ➡ https://bit.ly/scapwd   DM Adam McGill if you have questions or need more info. American Public Works Association APWA Silicon Valley APWA CA Central Coast APWA APWA Southern California Chapter #publicworks