The book

The words "unconventional" and "unintended" are often used to describe the path most code officials took which led them into this rather surprising and rewarding field.  Does this describe you?  This chapter lays outs the path readers will undertake throughout the book.   

Why are you the way that you are?  Have you ever been told this?  Perhaps it is something you ask of others.  Either way, this chapter helps practioners identify where they fall on the leadership spectrum and how to advance to the next level. 

Let's discuss our approach to the job.  What are the characteristics you hope to exude or draw out of your team? Fair wairing, the chapter takes issue when some practices prevalent in our industry. 

Today's one week of basic training or continuing education simply doesn't cut it.  Let's talk why?  Here we also look at areas some organizations may overlook.     

If you want to avoid bad apples, create a better orchard.  A season will come when your ranks will falter. This can often be closer than you think.  If you aren't planning for the future, your harvest is already in jeopardy. 

From tech to performance metrics, more and more communities today have placed innovation as one of their top priorities.  How competent and confident is your staff in navigating these waters? Let's talk about it.  

How the mighty have fallen! Who's to say your organization won't be next.  Here we discuss ways to prioritize ethics and insulate your team from corruption. 

When you look in the mirror, what do you see?  You are much more than just a code official. You play a significant role in creating community.  Here I explain how and why.  

Where is true north for you? I have mine and share it here.  I also provide the references I look up every day to help calibrate my compass.  

A letter from the author.  Hit me up sometime.  Seriously.