In this issue of Career Compass, Dr. Benest shows us how we can power-up a colleague's potential.

How to improve local government procurement and save money in the process.

Advancing the next generation of local government managers; exploring the barriers that women in the profession face in becoming a manager through the creation of the Task Force on Women in the Profession; and challenging members to do "Just One Thing" this year that strengthens the value of ICMA membership are cornerstones of the legacy that I hope to leave as president of ICMA.