Since I got into the profession, local government is something that I've appreciated because it's very simple in a way. It provides the most basic of services that we all need as humans, and it is about serving others.

In this issue of Career Compass, Dr. Benest explains why you need a coach, how to get one, and what they can do for you.

ICMA Member Kimiko Black Gilmore

We learned from the failures that followed Hurricane Katrina. Will Flint's calamity teach us as well?

Local government plays a key role in helping people have great lives. We have to deal with so many complex challenges in our community. And we have the training, the tools, and the people to be help resolve those challenges.

The ability to be agile—to sense, decide, and act quickly—will replace strategy as the key driver of organizational success in the future.

Any time you have the opportunity to impact people's lives in a positive fashion on a daily basis, it brings meaning to what you do.