Clear Career Professionals

09/07/2026

Teach one class. Become the department’s expert. Apparently, that’s how it works.

Retired Plano Police Sergeant Aubrey Paul shares how a simple teaching assignment turned into “Well, you taught the class.”

What’s something you became the “expert” on without volunteering? Tell us in the comments.

Pick up Aubrey’s book, Plano Grace, for the story behind his career, the community he served, and the experiences that changed his life.

Catch our full conversation in Episode 77 of The Clear Voice.

09/05/2026

Dr. Wes Blair shares a lesson for new leaders stepping into a new community.

Everybody wants your time.

Boards. Committees. Meetings. Community events.

There is value in being visible, but new leaders still have to protect their time, their focus, and their life outside the role.

Listen to Episode 82 of The Clear Voice on our website or on your favorite podcast platform.

09/05/2026

Dr. Wes Blair shares a simple leadership habit that helps him start the day with more focus.

Do not grab the phone first thing in the morning.

Start your day with calm.

Listen to Episode 82 of The Clear Voice on our website or your favorite podcast platform.

09/04/2026

Dr. Wes Blair explains why leaders have to take care of themselves if they want to support the people depending on them.

Self-care is not weakness at the top.

Listen to Episode 82 of The Clear Voice on our website or your favorite podcast provider.

09/03/2026

A great mentor does more than offer advice. They can help someone see possibilities they had never imagined for themselves.

In our latest guest article, Sarah Luxton shares how one mentorship experience changed the trajectory of her career and helped her recognize new possibilities in local government leadership.

She also explores what makes a great mentor, what it takes to be a strong mentee, and why mentorship should continue throughout our careers.

If you need a mentor, find one. If you have experience to share, become one.

Drop the name of your Mentor in the comments!

09/03/2026

Lead the Next Chapter of Bridgeport, Texas

The City of Bridgeport, TX, is seeking an experienced City Manager to lead a full-service municipal organization in one of Wise County’s fastest-growing communities.

We're looking for a proven local government leader who can:

• Translate City Council priorities into effective action
• Oversee city operations, budgeting, purchasing, and financial reporting
• Lead and develop department directors and staff
• Guide infrastructure, utilities, facilities, and long-term growth planning
• Build strong relationships with residents, businesses, regional partners, and elected officials
• Provide visible, responsive leadership in a community where relationships matter

Qualifications:
✔ 7+ years of progressively responsible local government management and leadership experience
✔ Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Public Administration, Law, or a related field
✔ Experience as a City Manager, Deputy City Manager, Assistant City Manager, or comparable executive preferred
✔ Master's degree and experience leading a full-service municipality preferred

Bridgeport is growing—and this is an opportunity for an experienced municipal leader to help ensure the City's organization, infrastructure, and services grow right alongside the community.

📅 Application Deadline: October 16, 2026 at 5 p.m. Tap the link to apply today. https://buff.ly/OSbopSe

For More Information Contact:
Brad Stafford, Vice President
Clear Career Professionals
(214) 550-2850 Ext. 712
[email protected]

09/03/2026

Police Chief David Kunkle gave Wes Blair advice that stuck with him for the rest of his career:

Leave when the community is still sad to see you go.

That is leadership, succession planning, and stewardship in one sentence.

Listen to Episode 82 of The Clear Voice: Put Your Mask On First: Wellness Starts at the Top, on our website.

09/02/2026

New episode of The Clear Voice is live.

Dr. Wes Blair, Chief of Police at Memphis International Airport, joins the show for a conversation about airport policing, leadership, and why wellness has to start at the top.

We talk about his law enforcement career across multiple states, what changes when you move from traditional municipal policing into airport law enforcement, and the old law enforcement culture that kept too many people from talking about what they were carrying.

Wes also shares the message behind his Clear Career Professionals article, “Authentic Leadership: Taking Care of Ourselves.”

The reminder is simple, but important:

You have to put your mask on first.

That applies to officers, chiefs, city managers, department heads, and anyone trying to lead people through pressure.

YouTube:
https://youtu.be/eScHQftz6Q8

Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/82-put-your-mask-on-first-wellness-starts-at-the-top/id1824562318?i=1000787386952

Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/7815ETKDnWYVoFDOPXwv35

Learn more about Wes and Blair Advisor Group:
https://blairadvisorgroup.com/

Read the article and listen here:
https://clearcareerpro.com/clear-news/wellness-leadership-wes-blair-podcast

Dr. Wes Blair joins James Groom to discuss airport policing, authentic leadership, and why public safety leaders must prioritize mental health and wellness.

09/02/2026

Make the Decision and Move Forward

Once you make the call, you have to move forward.

Ron Ward says too many people get trapped in the “what if” world, replaying decisions and living with regret. His advice to leaders is simple: make the best decision you can with the information you have, then commit to it and go.

From Episode 48 of The Clear Voice with Ron Ward, author and cohost of The Dirty Side of Leadership podcast.

09/01/2026

Good employees can keep showing up, grinding every day, and getting the mission accomplished.

But if they do not feel valued or heard, turnover is coming.

Listen to the full episode of The Clear Voice #71 on our website or your favorite podcast platform.