Develop the essential soft and technical skills required to navigate modern challenges and seize opportunities!

From Julia D. Novak’s “My Mount Rushmore” keynote panel at the 2025 ICMA Annual Conference come timeless insights that are essential for today’s local government leaders.

Dr. Amy Cuddy’s keynote at the 2025 ICMA Annual Conference inspired local government leaders to reclaim their personal power and lead with confidence and resilience.

How a team effort led to success advocating for council-manager government in Illinois and ICMA's ongoing support for the profession and form of government.

Compare the relevance of lessons learned in Williamsburg in the 1770s with what is happening in our communities today.

Gain a strong foundation for excelling in a leadership position.

The long-standing employer-employee compact no longer works. How do local government leaders begin to create a new mutually beneficial relationship with employees?

Shape the Future of Local Government at Solace Summit in Leeds, UK this October

Communities that value learning, proactivity, and risk acceptance are better positioned to protect their residents and seize opportunities in the face of climate disruption.