Clear Career Professionals

06/05/2026

Leadership is not just authority. It is stewardship.

In this clip from Episode 66 of The Clear Voice, Joseph Lujan talks about the responsibility leaders carry for people, culture, trust, and the organizations they have been asked to serve.

Leaders are trusted with more than decisions.

They are responsible for leaving things better than they found them.

Watch the full episode of The Clear Voice on YouTube or your favorite podcast platform.

🎥 Full episode:
https://youtu.be/imdWLc4V1m8

06/04/2026

A title may give someone authority.

It does not automatically make them a trusted leader.

In this clip from Episode 66 of The Clear Voice, Joseph Lujan explains why true leadership starts with self awareness, respect, and creating space for people to feel seen, valued, and heard.

Joseph is the author of Reflective Resonance, A Quiet Spark Approach to Authentic Leadership, and creator of the CAMPOUT Method.

Watch the full episode of The Clear Voice on YouTube or your favorite podcast platform.

🎥 YouTube:
https://youtu.be/imdWLc4V1m8

06/03/2026

Have you checked out The Clear View, our biweekly newsletter on LinkedIn? If not, hit the link and let us know what you think!

How is your organization navigating the ever changing list of priorities while keeping its culture intact? Volume 15 of The Clear View is officially live, bringing you fresh leadership insights, active executive career searches, and strategies for building resilient local government teams. What you....

06/03/2026

The City of La Marque, Texas is seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to serve as the City Manager—the Chief Executive Officer responsible for guiding municipal operations, advancing strategic priorities, and ensuring the effective delivery of public services.

This executive role works closely with the City Council to lead all aspects of city administration, including financial management, policy implementation, organizational leadership, and long-range planning. The ideal candidate will bring a collaborative leadership style and a strong commitment to public service excellence.

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration or related field
• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible municipal management experience
• Experience serving in a City Manager, Assistant City Manager, or comparable executive leadership role
• Strong background in municipal budgeting, financial management, and strategic planning
• Proven ability to work effectively with elected officials, staff, and community stakeholders
• Excellent communication, leadership, and consensus-building skills

If you are a forward-thinking leader ready to make a lasting impact on a growing community, we encourage you to tap the link and apply. https://buff.ly/bevrhDC

📞 For more information:
Brad Stafford, Senior Vice President
Clear Career Professionals
(214) 550-2850
[email protected]

06/02/2026

How Leaders Affect the Way People Feel About Work

One leadership moment can change how an employee feels about their day, their week, their work, or even their leader.

In this clip from Episode 66 of The Clear Voice, Joseph Lujan discusses why leaders need to be self aware, reflective, and intentional about how they show up for their teams.

Watch the full episode of The Clear Voice on YouTube and check out Joseph Lujan’s book, Reflective Resonance, A Quiet Spark of Authentic Leadership, at your favorite book store.

https://youtu.be/imdWLc4V1m8

06/02/2026

Leadership is not just about having the right answer.

It is about showing up with consistency, authenticity, mindfulness, and purpose.

In Episode 66 of The Clear Voice, Joseph Lujan, author of Reflective Resonance, A Quiet Spark Approach to Authentic Leadership and creator of the CAMPOUT Method, joins the podcast to discuss authentic leadership, workplace culture, and leading with consistency, mindfulness, and purpose.

The conversation explores how leadership has changed, especially as workplace expectations continue to shift after COVID.

Employees still need accountability, but they also need trust, transparency, purpose, and leaders who are willing to reflect on their own impact.

Joseph makes a strong point throughout the episode. People know when leadership is genuine, and they also know when it is not.

Authentic leadership does not mean being perfect. It means being self aware enough to understand how communication, consistency, and presence affect the people around you.

Check out Episode 66 of The Clear Voice on YouTube or your favorite podcast provider.

https://youtu.be/imdWLc4V1m8

06/01/2026

Caldwell, Texas is looking for its next City Administrator.

This is a full service Texas city with growth ahead, economic development opportunity, infrastructure work to plan for, and a professional staff already serving the community.

In this clip from the Caldwell City Administrator PositionCast™, Brad Stafford highlights what makes the opportunity stand out.

The people.

A council that cares, staff that serve, and a community with momentum.

Learn more by listening to the full episode of The Clear Voice episode 63 and apply on the Clear Career Professionals' website.

https://youtu.be/w-g-nG2baB0

https://clearcareerpro.com/clear-news/caldwell-city-administrator-posting

06/01/2026

Clear Career Professionals is continuing to expand the Clear Way into the Pacific Northwest and broader western United States.

This article highlights the role of Mark Shrives, Vice President and Northwest Regional Director, and the practical local government experience he brings to communities across Montana, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Wyoming, Utah, Colorado, California, Texas, and surrounding areas.

For local governments, executive recruitment is not just about filling a position. It is about finding leaders who understand the organization, fit the community, work well with elected officials, support staff, and help build long term stability.

That is especially important in smaller and mid sized communities where leadership roles are highly visible and deeply connected to public trust.

Mark’s background in city management, military leadership, emergency management, and public service strengthens Clear’s ability to support communities through executive recruitment, strategic planning, emergency preparedness, organizational reviews, and other consulting services.

The Clear Way is relationship based, practical, and focused on helping communities make confident leadership decisions.

Read more about Clear’s expansion in the Pacific Northwest here:

Clear Career Professionals is expanding into the Northwest. Mark Shrives shares how we bring tailored executive recruitment and consulting to local governments.

05/29/2026

TMRS is looking for a Human Resources Director who understands that HR helps shape culture.

In this clip, TMRS Executive Director Debbie Munoz explains that HR is not just about hiring, firing, policies, and procedures. At TMRS, the next HR Director will help employees feel valued, heard, supported, and connected to the mission.

First review for this role is June 1.

This is a strong opportunity for an HR leader who wants to build trust, strengthen culture, and support meaningful public service work with statewide impact.

Full episode: https://clearcareerpro.com/clear-news/tmrs-human-resources-director-podcast

Apply here: https://clearcareerpro.com/clear-news/tmrs-human-resources-director-posting

05/29/2026

We are excited to spotlight Kelly Kuenstler, one of Clear Career Professionals’ founding members and a Senior Vice President.

Kelly brings the kind of experience that matters in local government leadership, with service as a City Manager, County Manager, and Director of the Administrative Office of the District Attorneys. Her work has also earned statewide recognition in both New Mexico and Texas.

At Clear, Kelly continues to support communities through executive recruitment, training, mentoring, and leadership development.

Get to know more about Kelly, her background, and the impact she continues to make through Clear at the link below.

Meet Kelly Kuenstler, Senior VP at Clear Career Professionals. With a background as a City and County Manager, Kelly brings award-winning expertise to executive recruitment.