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Change is an inevitable part of any organization, and leadership transitions are among the most significant changes employees can face....

Budget cuts. The very words send shivers down the spine of city managers and government finance professionals alike. It's a tough job,...

"We imagine a world in which the vast majority of people wake up every day inspired, feel safe wherever they are and end the day...

Sometimes we all hit the preverbal "wall" at a job in stressful times. What do you do in that situation if you are the manager or leader...

As a government city finance director, the responsibility of managing public funds and ensuring financial integrity falls upon your...

Trust is the bedrock upon which successful teams are built. However, when a team suffers from dysfunction, such as communication...

In the realm of governance, positions that report directly to governing bodies, whether it's a CEO reporting to a Board of Directors, a...

A Look at Oregon's Successes and Failures City governments play a fundamental role in the day-to-day lives of their residents, making...

I’ve been fortunate in my career to hire many individuals within my own team and be part of some great and not so great internal...