Word of advice to active duty personnel: take advantage of any military educational dollars and earn your master of public administration degree.

Word of advice to active duty personnel: Explain your military skills and responsibilities in a way that someone who has never served in the military can easily understand.

Six members are now part of the 2015 service awards list, recognizing their longstanding years of service.

The purpose of the LAB is to guide staff on implementation of the 2014 Leadership Task Force recommendations. The Executive Board will select the inaugural LAB in December 2015.

Whether it’s a presidential candidate, an NFL coach, or a local government manager, people admire a leader with vision.