By LWG Editor The League of Women in Government believes that the best way to gain knowledge and develop new leaders in local government is to share our stories. We want to help inspire young women to seek a career and advance to their highest potential in local government. How can YOU help? Share YOUR [...]
Whether in the private or public sector, Catherine Rampell's words resonate with all of us! By Catherine Rampell, The Washington Post In corporate and political America, women just can’t win. If you’re tough and take charge, you’re pushy, bossy, maybe even a bitch. If you stand aside and let others give direction, you’re meek, weak, [...]
By Kristen Krey, Grants Administrator - City of Glendale, AZ A few weeks ago I was at a retirement gathering for a close friend who had served for 20 years on our police force. As a former employee of the same police department there were many familiar faces at the event and some new employees [...]
4 Tactics to land your first leadership position By Chantal R Wynter There isn't a clear technique or a set of strategies that can guarantee you a leadership position. However, there are certain steps and strategies you can take to boost your chances of getting your first leadership position. Take ownership of your career No [...]
By Tara Jaye Frank Over the last couple years, I’ve had a front row seat to career challenges women leaders face across industries, geographies, worldviews, cultures, experience levels, and generations. Certain issues strongly correlate with specific identifiers, while others are universal. Both observation and conversations have given me an interesting window into the minds and [...]
Male Bosses Need to Speak Up for Gender Balance When Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was asked why he intentionately appointed a cabinet made up of an equal number of male and female members, he stated, "Because it's 2015." By Avivah Wittenberg-Cox, HBR.org Does anyone else find it strange that the debate heating up in the US around [...]
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 League of Women in Government Editor Although women currently account for about 21 percent of all local government chief executives today, research shows that it continues to prove difficult for women to break into these top executive positions. Percentages are even less in traditionally male dominated fields such as public safety, engineering, and utilities. We're working [...]
ICMA Coaching Program: Thrive in Local Government The ICMA Coaching Program launches in January 2016 -- thanks to ICMA securing National Platinum Sponsor ICMA-RC. Expanding upon the success of the Cal-ICMA Coaching Program and 15 ICMA State Association Coaching Partners in 2015, we are bringing coaching programs and resources to all members and non-members of [...]
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 [...]