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While often referred to as flyover states, rural America can be the calm and example for “of the people, by the people, for the people.”
![Texchange](/sites/default/files/styles/lead_image/public/2022-10/Texchange%20lead.png?itok=hE3ksZIJ)
Travel the world (well, state)! Meet new people! Learn a new (organizational) culture! Gain a fresh, new perspective from another local government!
![Joseph Fleming](/sites/default/files/styles/lead_image/public/2022-11/Joseph%20Fleming.jpg?itok=FAlTGcUm)
A call for increased engagement and sustained partnerships to tap into an eager source of local government talent.
![Art of Assistant Leadership](/sites/default/files/styles/lead_image/public/2022-10/Art%20of%20Assistant%20Leadership.png?itok=3UKHa_O-)
Without time or resources to engage in a full-scale DEI plan? Here's a list of ideas to get started.
![Public Service Loan Forgiveness PSLF](/sites/default/files/styles/lead_image/public/2022-10/Public%20Service%20Loan%20Forgivness%20PSLF%20lead%20image.jpg?itok=qI07FDmd)
PSLF is a chance for public service to be recognized and rewarded.
![Leadership Institute on Race, Equity, and Inclusion Capstone](/sites/default/files/styles/lead_image/public/2022-10/Capstone%20Presentation%202.jpg?itok=YOMkoxYq)
The Leadership Institute on Race, Equity, and Inclusion Fellows (2021-22) share details about designing and implementing their capstone projects and their lessons learned.
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Robert “Bob” Morris' legacy isn't just about 60 year's worth of achievements. It's about dozens, if not hundreds, of others he inspired to become local government leaders.
![Leadership in local government](/sites/default/files/styles/lead_image/public/2021-08/Leadership%20employee%20growth%20lead%20image.jpg?itok=hi1cXmiX)
A critical way for local government to improve employee engagement, job satisfaction, and organizational performance.