Government and business might seem worlds apart, but strategic planning bridges the gap. On this episode of the Measure Success Podcast, we talk with Andy Takata, a city manager with decades of experience.

Andy shares lessons from his career, including:

- How public sector planning can inspire private sector strategy

- Avoiding distractions to focus on long-term goals

- Building habits that balance strategic success and personal life

Tune in to hear his insights, along with fascinating stories from officiating water polo at the Olympics.

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Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

The city of DuPont, Washington

Andy Takata on LinkedIn

Twitter: https://twitter.com/cityofdupontwa

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityofDuPont/

“If it Ain’t Broke…Break It!: And Other Unconventional Wisdom for a Changing Business World” by Robert J. Kriegel and Louis Palter

“Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don’t” by Jim Collins

“For the Love of Cities” by Peter Kageyama

“The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” by Stephen R. Covey

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Public Sector Strategy for Private Sector Growth