Over 6,000 veterans of the Gulf War II era—those who have served since 9/11—are already living in Charlotte-Mecklenburg.

This year's theme is: Honoring Our Public Servants: Connecting Citizens with Their Government.

In tough economic times, leadership becomes more important than ever. Applications due June 30.

Check out the list of 42, covering such topics as career resources, leadership, public safety, citizen engagement, and social media, and contribute your own useful resources.

In this issue of Career Compass, Dr. Benest helps us understand why our leaders don't just tell us what to do.