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Bureaucrat
Fostering Public Engagement Through Empathy
Caroline Kendall, town administrator, Rollinsford, New Hampshire

How local government can break the stereotype of the bureaucratic "no" and connect with its community.

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Virtual Meeting Lead
California Cities Look to Incorporate Digital Public Engagement Beyond the Pandemic
Joe Supervielle

Increased participation will lead to informed decisions that advance the public good.

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Headshot of author Marc Ott
ICMA Executive Director Marc Ott: What Role Should Government Play in Encouraging Vaccinations?
Marc Ott, ICMA Executive Director/CEO

The focus must be on serving as a trusted source of information to help inform public action.

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Public Administration Masters
How to Become a More Effective Government Leader
Joe Supervielle
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Professional Development Plan Mid-Year Check-in
David Street, project manager, Loudoun County, Virginia

Time to check in on your 2021 plan and look toward the second half of the year.

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Diverse Leadership
Racial Equity and the Future of Public Affairs Leadership
Joe Supervielle
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Leading from the Middle and Front in Local Government
Cheryl A. Hilvert, ICMA midwest regional director

It’s time for managers to empower and expect leadership from everyone!

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Avoiding the Crab Mentality: How Local Government Leaders Can Lend a Helping Hand
Rob Clark, The Resilient Worker

As a local government leader, you should focus on your own journey to success and happiness. When you get there, reach back down and lend a helping hand.

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Leadership in Local Government
Leading in the Middle: Managing Up and Down in Local Government
Benjamin Effinger, MPA, operations chief, public service division Los Angeles County

Four skills for mid-career managers to master their current role and prepare for future executive leadership