Durbin Leadership, LLC

08/29/2026

What an honor to be able to serve our city! These city leaders have truly ENGAGED in this training. They’ve asked great questions, done their homework, and shared personal insights.

Carol Beth, the team, and I have been impressed with this teams eagerness to grow and to serve. :)

Silos have their place. City government is not one of them.

Fifty-five City directors and managers are participating in an 18-month leadership program focused on communication, cooperation, and working together to better serve Decatur.

See how a local leadership firm with national reach is helping the City build one stronger team at www.Decatur-AL.gov/News

In Decatur, We Are Better Together.

08/28/2026

What do you do when the culture on your team is struggling? You can’t change what you don’t acknowledge. Culture has to be addressed head-on, start by asking, ‘What can I do?’ At its core, culture is about cultivating an environment where healthy things can grow.

08/26/2026

It was a pleasure spending the afternoon with leaders from Temple Inc.! We fostered a strong culture, encouraged honest conversation, and created a clear path forward.

08/21/2026

Ready to simplify the problem and find your way to victory? Contact our Coaching Director, Wes, at [email protected].

08/19/2026

Great energy at today’s Executive Roundtable! Wes Chenault and Roundtable member Ronnie Mixon, shared valuable insights on the AI tools they’re using to streamline their daily work. Always inspiring to learn from peers pushing innovation forward!

08/17/2026

Before you can lead a room, a team, or a department, you have to know who you’re walking in as.
Not your title. Not your org chart position. The real answer to: why am I here?

We asked different department heads that exact question. No script, no filter. Here’s what came back:
“Public servant.” “Youth mentor.” “I’m still a student — always learning.” “A provider.” “A support person.” “I don’t want our department to just be the best here, I want to become the standard everywhere else.”

Every answer was different. But every single one was rooted in service. That’s not a coincidence. Leadership isn’t a title you’re given, it’s an identity you choose, on purpose, every time you walk into a room.

08/13/2026

Carol Beth and Wes had a great time presenting Emotional Intelligence and Conflict Management to the leaders of Decatur Youth Services!

It was a great opportunity to connect, learn, and discuss practical strategies for strengthening communication, building stronger relationships, and navigating conflict effectively. We’re grateful for the continued opportunity to invest in the leaders who are making a difference in the lives of young people in our community!

08/11/2026

“Don’t sleep on the quiet ones.”

As a facilitator, your job isn’t to talk, it’s to draw out the gold that’s already in the room. Dan breaks down what really separates teaching from facilitating.

08/07/2026

Carol Beth had the privilege of presenting the DISC Personality Assessment to the teachers of Banks-Caddell Elementary! This engaging session provided an opportunity for teachers to better understand their own communication styles, recognize the strengths of others, and learn how to build stronger, more effective relationships within their school community.

We’re grateful for the opportunity to partner with educators and invest in the people who make a difference in the lives of students every day!

08/06/2026

“Addressing non-performance is a tool in my toolbelt, but who I am as their leader is what really matters.”

A great reminder that leadership isn’t defined by policy and procedure alone. It’s shaped by how we develop people, build culture, and lead with clarity when performance isn’t where it needs to be.