May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and this episode takes a different approach. Instead of focusing on projects or updates, City Administrator Jonathan Lynn talks about something that affects every part of the job—mental health. From the pressure of public service to handling tough conversations, emotional reactions, and the challenge of leaving work at work, he shares real examples and practical ways to manage it.
This episode covers how to avoid reacting on emotion, why not every issue deserves the same level of energy, and what it means to take control of your own mindset. It’s also a reminder that you don’t have to carry everything on your own—and that asking for help is part of doing the job well.
If you work in local government—or any high-pressure role—this conversation offers a straightforward look at what it takes to keep going, day after day.
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