{"version":"1.0","provider_name":"PhoneLive Blog","provider_url":"https:\/\/phonelive.io\/blog","author_name":"Hugh Plappert","author_url":"https:\/\/phonelive.io\/blog\/author\/hughphonelive-io\/","title":"Mastering Local Government: Strategies for Turnaround and Impact (with Harry Black) | Ground Floor Government Ep. 38 Mastering Local Government: Strategies for Turnaround and Impact (with Harry Black) | Ep. 38","type":"rich","width":600,"height":338,"html":"<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"N0Rp1ARGj8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/phonelive.io\/blog\/gfg_ep38\/\">Mastering Local Government: Strategies for Turnaround and Impact (with Harry Black) | Ground Floor Government Ep. 38<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" src=\"https:\/\/phonelive.io\/blog\/gfg_ep38\/embed\/#?secret=N0Rp1ARGj8\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" title=\"&#8220;Mastering Local Government: Strategies for Turnaround and Impact (with Harry Black) | Ground Floor Government Ep. 38&#8221; &#8212; PhoneLive Blog\" data-secret=\"N0Rp1ARGj8\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\"><\/iframe><script>\n\/*! This file is auto-generated *\/\n!function(d,l){\"use strict\";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&\"undefined\"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!\/[^a-zA-Z0-9]\/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret=\"'+t.secret+'\"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret=\"'+t.secret+'\"]'),c=new RegExp(\"^https?:$\",\"i\"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display=\"none\";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&&(s.removeAttribute(\"style\"),\"height\"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&&(r=200),s.height=r):\"link\"===t.message&&(r=new URL(s.getAttribute(\"src\")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&&n.host===r.host&&l.activeElement===s&&(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener(\"message\",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll(\"iframe.wp-embedded-content\"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute(\"data-secret\"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+=\"#?secret=\"+t,e.setAttribute(\"data-secret\",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:\"ready\",secret:t},\"*\")},!1)))}(window,document);\n\/\/# sourceURL=https:\/\/phonelive.io\/blog\/wp-includes\/js\/wp-embed.min.js\n<\/script>\n","description":"Harry Black shares his extensive experience in local government, highlighting the opportunities and challenges that come with the territory. He discusses his journey from a management trainee at the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to becoming a city manager, emphasizing the importance of resilience, financial planning, and making tough decisions. Black reflects on his turnaround experiences in Baltimore, where he successfully navigated financial crises and engaged with labor unions to achieve significant reforms. His insights provide valuable lessons for those looking to enter or advance in local government roles. In this conversation, Harry Black discusses his experiences and insights as a city manager, particularly during challenging times like the Great Recession. He emphasizes the importance of people skills, effective communication, and strategic management in navigating the complexities of local government. Black shares his passion for public service and offers advice for those looking to pursue a career in local government, highlighting the need for self-awareness, adaptability, and a strong understanding of public financial management.","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/phonelive.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/PL_Site.png","thumbnail_width":1200,"thumbnail_height":630}