The Role of AI in the Future of Predictive Policing

Predictive policing programs can be an efficient way to reduce crime and enhance law enforcement efforts.

Delegation: The Leadership Skill Government Leaders Need to Prevent Burnout

Burnout isn’t just about tired people—it’s about tired systems. It’s not a personal failing. It’s a workplace leadership challenge.

How Local Governments Can Win Over Gen Z Talent

Gen Z—the first fully digital-native cohort—is stepping into the workforce with smartphones in hand and expectations sky-high.

Improving Performance Should Be a Win-Win

A notable difference between the public and private sectors is that in business it’s rare to hear the word “accountable.”

How To Maintain A Positive Mindset When Looking For a New Job

You have developed a range of skills in previous jobs or experiences, and you need to acknowledge these and give yourself credit for all you have achieved.

Beyond the Performance Review: Leading from the Inside Out

Many government managers still treat performance management as purely transactional—a checklist of metrics and improvement plans.

A Journey to End the Journey

A Journey to End the Journey

In my previous article I described how I often use the analogy of a mountain to help me tackle the challenges of life. But in 2007 I actually moved the mountain from analogy to reality.  By then any remaining doubts that my recovery was not both incredible and...

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Of Leaders and Teams

Of Leaders and Teams

In the first of this two-part series, we used illustrations of bridges as we looked at the power of external forces and the active perspective leaders employ to swiftly assess, understand and respond to challenges facing their organizations. We’ve already seen that...

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Everyday Innovation

Everyday Innovation

We met for breakfast in the antique Foshay Tower (now a W Hotel) in Minneapolis.  My breakfast guest was the renowned cartoonist, John Bush.  Now deceased, his syndicated cartoons were at that time white-hot.  I was there to learn how his mind worked since my...

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The Courage to Be Curious

The Courage to Be Curious

Leaders being asked to do more with less resources sometimes default to a “just get it done” attitude when tackling daily tasks. As a leadership tool, the willingness to evoke curiosity in these times often falls to the sidelines in one-on-one dialogues and team...

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Of Bridges and Connections

Of Bridges and Connections

Life can often be described as a set of imperfect parts that occasionally come together in a perfect opportunity.  In many cases, those opportunities are natural, uninfluenced and easily acted upon for all involved as a way to bring together two or more otherwise...

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