{"product_id":"games-lies-and-politics-charles-adam-montoya-9798993963716","title":"Games, Lies, and Politics - Lessons in Municipal Governance, Leadership and Ethics","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGames, Lies, and Politics\u003c\/strong\u003e pulls back the curtain on the realities of municipal governance and public leadership.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawing from more than three decades of experience as a city manager, Charles A. Montoya delivers a candid examination of the internal pressures, ethical dilemmas, shifting loyalties, and political complexities that shape decision-making in local government and public administration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is not a theory-driven textbook. It is a practical guide to leading - and surviving - within the council-manager form of government.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside, readers will learn how to: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Navigate relationships with elected officials without compromising professional integrity\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e - Manage political pressure in public service\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e - Lead effectively under scrutiny\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e - Build organizational culture while protecting long-term credibility\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e - Understand the \"Pension Paradox\" and executive decision-making in later career stages\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e - Strengthen ethical leadership in politically dynamic environments\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eClear-eyed, direct, and grounded in real municipal experience, this book speaks directly to: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- City managers and assistant city managers\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e - Department directors and public sector executives\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e - MPA students and future public administrators\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e - Professionals working in municipal government\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether new to city management or a seasoned public leader, readers will gain practical insight into leadership, ethics, and the political realities inside City Hall.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Charles Adam Montoya\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798993963716\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Charles A. Montoya\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/02\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 178\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.54lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.41d","brand":"Charles Adam Montoya","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48852923056383,"sku":"9798993963716","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/games-lies-and-politics-charles-adam-montoya-9798993963716","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}