When a local government places upright pianos in outdoor space, it's not an expensive thing. There wasn’t that much red tape; it did not require many permissions. The project showed that the government wants to have fun and we can have fun and we can do interesting things.

Here are several articles on leadership topics pulled from various resources to start off your work week.

Achieving organizational excellence is a journey. It requires commitment and effort, plus it has major benefits.

Managers and elected officials can build effective working relationships, in turn creating more effective local governments.

If a local minimum wage ordinance is being considered, a work plan to engage with residents, businesses, and stakeholder groups is needed.

The nobility of public service. It’s not a commonly heard phrase these days.