# "Failing Without Becoming a Failure" with Wayne Handley, Interim City Manager, City of Buena Vista, VA

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Podcast: [Community Catalysts](https://stenobird.com/podcast/community-catalysts-6805797)
Published: 2026-06-16T12:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

What happens when a leader holds someone accountable without diminishing them? In Part 2 of this conversation, Wayne Handley shares a formative experience from early in his law enforcement career that continues to shape how he leads today. What began as a professional mistake became a powerful lesson in mentorship, trust, and leadership. Drawing on his experiences in law enforcement, counseling, and local government, Wayne reflects on emotional intelligence, workplace stress, and the responsibility leaders have to develop the people around them. At its core, this conversation is a reminder that leadership is not about authority. It is about helping others grow, recover from setbacks, and become their best selves. LINKS Ask a Question or Leave a Comment: 602-688-2724 Send Matt a Note: Matt@SocialProsperity.us Apply to Be a Podcast Guest: CatalystGuest.us On Substack: Democracy Runs on Dialogue™ Connect on LinkedIn: MattLehrman Produced by Social Prosperity Partners

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