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ICMA Executive Director Marc Ott on encouraging our next generation of leaders
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A city administrator with a burning desire to experience the world of firefighting
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A mentor is a brain to pick, an ear to listen, and a push in the right direction. —John C. Crosby
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Psychologists recommend offering flexibility about where, when, and how work is done
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Large employers are boosting mental health resources as they recognize the strain the pandemic has put on their employees
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Be present, tell your story, and be an active participant in conversations with the community
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Upcoming Supreme Court case may make it more difficult for city councils and county boards to censure unruly members.
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The importance of having a Project Plan when adding new components to a website.