How Libraries and Police Departments are "Similar?" By Amber Cameron, Strategic Operations Manager - City of Palo Alto, CA Both experience something called Occupational Segregation... “Tell your grandfather about all the women’s stuff you’ve been working on,” my mom says at a holiday family get together. After briefly talking about the ICMA conference this year, [...]
By Sue McLaughlin, County Administrator - County of Bureau, IL Ok. I admit it. Back in the 80's, I used to wear those suits with the scarf bowties so that I could look professional in the working world thinking that would cover up my lack of confidence. And then as I grew older and more [...]
By Dr. Frank Benest Dr. Benest recommends that leaders make the transition from controlling to coaching: I'm a recently appointed division manager in a large city Human Resources Department. I was promoted because I'm results-oriented and have demonstrated my ability to accomplish whatever assignment is thrown my way. As division manager, I have a lot [...]
Photo Credit of Ms. Piana: JSingletonPhoto By Melanie Piana, Ferndale, MI City Councilmember and Mayor Pro Tem I’ve watched my friends, women and men, prepare for a new baby with joy and excitement, and also concerned about how much time they would have to bond and physically heal before heading back to work. Like many [...]
By Megan Roach, Marketing & Sustainability Manager - Beverly Hills, CA While pursuing my Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science at Chapman University, I applied for a graduate level internship with the City Manager’s Office for the City of Laguna Niguel. I drove to the interview thinking the internship would either define my career path [...]
Why we need many more voices in the civic innovation debate By Dr. Jonathan Reichental, Chief Information Officer, City of Palo Alto “In the game of life, less diversity means fewer options for change. Wild or domesticated, panda or pea, adaptation is the requirement for survival.” – Cary Fowler As a technology leader in Silicon [...]
A Little Advice Goes a Long Way! By Kristen Krey, Grants Administrator, City of Glendale, AZ “Mentorship is a personal development relationship in which a more experienced or more knowledgeable person helps to guide a less experienced or less knowledgeable person. The mentor may be older or younger, but have a certain area of expertise. [...]
Amber Cameron on Are YOU Selling Yourself Short on Salary Negotiations? By Amber Cameron, Strategic Operations Manager – City of Palo Alto, CA “Is it too greedy?” my friend asks. “Absolutely not! You deserve to be paid your value, besides you need to buck this trend of women shying away from negotiating,” I advise. I’ve had [...]
By Mary Van Milligen, City of Woodbury, MN For a time, and to be honest with myself (and you) – still to this day, I find myself volunteering first and far more frequently at work and at home. Results are important to me and if no one else is going to do it, well then [...]
Reprinted from: LeanIn.org By: Stephanie Taylor Christensen (This is the ninth segment in a ten part series from LeanIn.org) Lesson #9: YOU’RE FRIENDS (OR ENEMIES!) WITH THE WRONG CO-WORKERS You spend a lot of hours at the office, and it can be more fun when you’re among friends—but if too many conversations center on inappropriate [...]