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The most effective local government leaders understand that empathy is a strength, not a weakness.
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Working toward equilibrium for yourself and for your staff, personally, and in the workplace
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Traveling to the Philippines for the ICMA International Committee meeting and study tour was a life-changing event for me as a Filipino American in local government.
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Four practices that help strengthen organizational relationships and build a strong sense of trust
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Advice for making an impact on mental health in commemoration of Mental Health Awareness Month
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By better understanding vitality and the factors that impact it, local government organizations have a path to more deeply understand the unique needs of their employees.
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During the pandemic we supported remote and hybrid work, but community members experience local government through front line staff. It's time to reinvigorate the front line.
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The SheLeadsGov Virtual Forum provided attendees the permission to ‘ditch the doubt’, inspired boundary management, and encouraged vitality on International Women's Day
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These two ICMA members have been recommended by the Credentialing Advisory Board to receive ICMA Credentialed Manager status in June 2023.