Dirt Cake and Open Book Management

In this episode David talks about mini-games, the steps to begin going down the road of opening up your organization, and finally, the importance of Dirt Cake! Our second guest to mention the importance of  yummy deserts in their pursuit of a more open, engaging workplace.

David Burton of the Greene County University Extension Office
David Burton of the Greene County University Extension Office

David is a civic communication specialist for University of Missouri Extension and has responsibilities throughout the 17 counties of southwest Missouri. He is headquartered out of the Extension office in Springfield, Mo. David is an award winning member of the extension as well as an award winning fiction writer. Continue reading Dirt Cake and Open Book Management

Improve Your Bottom Line 20 Percent with OBM

Improve Your Bottom Line 20 Percent with OBM

In this episode David shares how the great game interacts with their annual business plan, how they’re in the black for the first time in 6 years, and how everyone is participating in the financial accountability of the Extension office.

David Burton of the Greene County University Extension Office
David Burton of the Greene County University Extension Office

David Burton, Part 2. David is a civic communication specialist for University of Missouri Extension and has responsibilities throughout the 17 counties of southwest Missouri. He is headquartered out of the Extension office in Springfield, Mo. David is an award winning member of the extension as well as an award winning fiction writer. Continue reading Improve Your Bottom Line 20 Percent with OBM

Change Mindsets with Open Book Management

Learn how open book management can change the mindset of a small government/non-profit/university extension office. If it can work for them, it can work for your organization or business.

David Burton of the Greene County University Extension Office
David Burton of the Greene County University Extension Office

David is a civic communication specialist for University of Missouri Extension and has responsibilities throughout the 17 counties of southwest Missouri. He is headquartered out of the Extension office in Springfield, Mo.

David is an award winning member of the extension as well as an award winning fiction writer.

In part 1 of 3 episodes, David gets into what open book management is for a small government/non-profit/complicated organization like his, how the great game has changed the mindset of the team, and how they’ve overcome skepticism. Continue reading Change Mindsets with Open Book Management

Great Game of Government w Cindy Stein Pt 01

Before we get started, I want to remind you of the drawing we’re having this week. (Of course many of you will be listening to this after the fact, sorry, it’s both the magic and curse of podcasting.) Anyway,  James Lehman, my previous guest offered up an opportunity for one listener to take a free Energy Leadership Index Assessment and phone evaluation with James after he receives the results. I found out it has a value of $419. I am still accepting entries until midnight March 5th. Go to inspiredandintentional.com/energy to register for the drawing.

Cindy Stein is the Greene County Auditor running the Great Game of Business in Government
Cindy Stein – Greene County Auditor

I’m excited to begin a new 3 part series with Cindy Stein.

Cindy S. Stein, Certified Public Accountant and a graduate from Missouri State University.

Cindy began her career with a local public accounting firm and remained there until her election to Greene County Auditor in 1994. Continue reading Great Game of Government w Cindy Stein Pt 01