David McCary, Solid Waste Management Director, San Antonio, TX<br />"What you don't bank on is falling in love with our industry... This is what it's all about. Serving the public."

Maria Villagomez, Assistant City Manager, San Antonio, TX<br />"It is an honor to see that you are making a difference in the community."

Jeff Loeffler, Code Compliance Investigator, Prince William County, VA<br />"Working here and living here, I know that I am providing safety for the employees and residents of Prince William County."

In this issue of Career Compass, Dr. Benest highlights seven leadership myths that should be left behind.

Peter Robertson, Parks and Grounds Technician, Grandview Cemetery, Fort Collins, CO<br />"Being able to give the community that support when they need it I think is huge. We really take a lot of pride in what we do here."

Jacklyn Shaklee, Crimes Against Persons Detective, Fort Collins, CO<br />"I love serving the community, we have such a great community here.... I like being that person who is supporting someone at the worst time in their life...to help them get closure...."

Sergeant Saemi Kitchens, Police Department, Prince William County, VA<br />"Everyday is unpredictable, you just don't know what you're going to get... The position I have in my job is to help other people and as a supervisor I feel like I can help my squad as well...."

Warren Gaskill, Recycling Operator, City of Rockville, MD<br />"You do make a difference when you pick up the people's recycling...It takes dedication. I come here rain, snow, shine, everything. We're out here."