On March 18, 2015, a five-member panel of local government leaders and experts live-streamed an ICMA Leading Ideas Series webcast.

This conference document was used in the Building the Workforce of the Future session during the 2015 ICMA Annual Conference.

Take time away from your overwhelming responsibilities to gain clarity on the motivations, passions, and purpose crucial to the pursuit of a happy, fulfilled life.

Become inspired to be a leader who not only sees the possibility but engages those who follow.

Learn and practice basic skills; understand what your audience wants; and use pitch, speed, and pauses to add interest.

Isn’t it enough that you keep your organization out of trouble, keep your elected officials relatively happy, and get everyone home safely at the end of each day?

Leaders can struggle with their role as an employee's coach. but a good coaching influence can provide five major benefits for the person.

Spread the word about how professional management makes a difference in your community