In the opening keynote address of the 2025 ICMA Annual Conference, Arthur Brooks offers a roadmap to help local government heal a divided nation.

ICMA Annual Conference keynote speaker, Arthur C. Brooks reveals how local government leaders can move from incivility and polarization to progress.

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Bestselling author and Harvard professor, Brooks will deliver the opening keynote at ICMA 2025. Discover his powerful message on leadership and building bridges.

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