How do you lead a fast-growing town with small-town roots—and keep people energized through change?

In this episode of the What Juices You podcast, Doug Nadorozny, Chief Administrative Officer for the Town of Aurora, shares his unique leadership journey—from building a thriving tech company in Northern Ontario, to guiding municipalities through growth, complexity, and cultural transformation.

Doug reflects on lessons learned from his entrepreneurial days—like empowering employees with “mission statement credit cards”—and how those principles still shape his approach to government leadership. He also unpacks Aurora’s 10-year transformation: developing a high-functioning executive team, implementing an Integrated Business Planning Process that other municipalities now admire, and building a culture ready for big projects and rapid growth.

What you’ll learn from Doug:

• Why empowering people to make values-based decisions sustains trust and performance
• How difficult conversations and patient leadership shape culture and teams
• The power of integrating strategy, budgeting, and culture into one coherent system
• Why legacy isn’t about projects alone, but the culture and capacity you leave behind

If you’re a leader facing complexity, balancing politics and people, or striving to turn small-town charm into large-town sophistication, Doug’s story offers practical wisdom and inspiration.

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