ICMA’s role in promoting the council-manager form of government

In a deeply polarized country, it’s up to local government to help us shift from a mindset of cynicism and division to one of collaboration and openness.

A new three-part series

Striving to be stewards of democracy, models of professionalism, and glimmers of hope

Diagnosing and treating toxic leadership traits

History can bring self-awareness to the modern, self-centered leadership industry with programs like ICMA’s Gettysburg Leadership Institute.

We’re not exactly Batman and Robin, but the best manager–assistant duos share the same essentials: trust, timing, and the ability to handle chaos without needing to say a word.

Our leadership doesn’t have to look like theirs to be powerful.

The many parallels between the manager’s responsibilities then and now