In this issue of Career Compass, Dr. Benest helps us understand the importance of trusting ourselves and being confident so that we can lead at every level of the organization.

In communities across the country, youth councils are bringing new voices to local issues and helping to build a new generation of leaders.

Local government managers need to demonstrate the enthusiasm and, yes, feel the fear that inspires small business owners and CEOs of big corporations to get it right and to get it right now. Citizen surveys help local government managers get it right.

HandsOn Network offers 20 mini-grants to groups that organize remembrance projects for the 10th anniversary of 9/11

Using its CityLinks model, ICMA is introducing Central American cities to community-based crime prevention strategies, with the assistance of U.S. police and sheriff’s departments that are sharing their best practices.