https://icma.org/ en https://icma.org/articles/pm-magazine/our-region-recommended-reads-leading-courage-and-conviction An ICMA regional director discusses two books that made her reflect on her experience leading through transition and crisis. 2026-11-01 12:00:00 Kerry Hansen https://icma.org/articles/pm-magazine/our-region-recommended-reads-leading-courage-and-conviction https://icma.org/articles/pm-magazine/member-spotlight-first-responder-city-manager Bill Ayub’s public safety career taught him to make decisions under pressure—experience he now draws on as a city manager. 2026-11-01 12:00:00 Kerry Hansen https://icma.org/articles/pm-magazine/member-spotlight-first-responder-city-manager https://icma.org/articles/pm-magazine/local-gov-250-people-who-connect-dots Looking under the hood at the human capacity that helps local government build trust and get things done. 2026-11-01 12:00:00 Kerry Hansen https://icma.org/articles/pm-magazine/local-gov-250-people-who-connect-dots https://icma.org/articles/pm-magazine/women-leadership-working-mother-and-still-ambitious Why working mothers should be free to define success, pursue leadership opportunities, and adjust their priorities on their own terms. 2026-11-01 12:00:00 Kerry Hansen https://icma.org/articles/pm-magazine/women-leadership-working-mother-and-still-ambitious https://icma.org/articles/pm-magazine/solutions-thinking-outside-house Bondurant, Iowa, turned an infrastructure challenge into a creative solution that saved taxpayer dollars, preserved a home, and benefited the community. 2026-11-01 12:00:00 Kerry Hansen https://icma.org/articles/pm-magazine/solutions-thinking-outside-house https://icma.org/articles/article/2026-icma-annual-conference-long-beach-breaks-historic-records Local government leaders gathered in Long Beach, California, to exchange practical ideas, strengthen connections, and renew their commitment to the communities they serve. 2026-10-23 12:00:00 Angelica Wedell https://icma.org/articles/article/2026-icma-annual-conference-long-beach-breaks-historic-records https://icma.org/articles/article/buying-ai-think-investor Govtech Ventures founder Rachel Stern shared a practical framework for evaluating AI solutions, managing risk, and making smarter technology investments in local government. 2026-10-22 12:00:00 netforum_jfinley@icma.org https://icma.org/articles/article/buying-ai-think-investor https://icma.org/articles/article/radical-candor-why-great-leaders-must-care-enough-speak Bestselling author Kim Scott challenged local government leaders to embrace honest feedback, build genuine relationships, and rethink what it really means to be kind. 2026-10-20 12:00:00 Kerry Hansen https://icma.org/articles/article/radical-candor-why-great-leaders-must-care-enough-speak https://icma.org/articles/article/strength-behind-leadership As ICMA’s 2026 Annual Conference concluded, keynote speaker Liz Bohannon revealed why the greatest source of resilience isn’t individual strength, but human connection. 2026-10-21 12:00:00 netforum_Thamilton@icma.org https://icma.org/articles/article/strength-behind-leadership https://icma.org/articles/article/trust-under-pressure-navigating-change-without-losing-community-values How local government leaders navigate competing priorities, protect essential services, and turn community trust into meaningful action. 2026-10-21 12:00:00 netforum_Thamilton@icma.org https://icma.org/articles/article/trust-under-pressure-navigating-change-without-losing-community-values