Coaching Is a Natural Part of Everyday Leadership
The most effective local government managers don’t just direct staff; they actively develop staff talent.

Lessons from the Trenches: Hard-Won Leadership Insights from City & County Managers

Key actions and discussion themes from the ICMA Executive Board’s July 31 and September 4, 2026, virtual meetings and October 16–17, 2026, meeting in Long Beach, California.

Without active followers, there are no great leaders. However, to promote better employee engagement and accountability, leaders must become better followers.

Congratulations to the following ICMA members on their recent local government appointments.

From property taxes and land use to form of government, voters weighed in on fundamental questions about how their communities are financed, developed, and governed.

Congratulations to local government professionals who are newly joined, transfers in status (membership upgrades), and reinstatements as full ICMA members.

Learn to navigate local government politics and become a more astute, effective leader.

Is the Emotional Burden of leading draining you? Discover practices that lighten the emotional burden and replenish you, starting with small actions that make a big impact.