EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S CORNER: More Than a Conference: Reflections on Connection and Community
November 1, 2026
The 2026 ICMA Annual Conference reminded us that the greatest strength of our profession lies in the people who support one another.
The 2026 ICMA Annual Conference in Long Beach Breaks Historic Records
October 23, 2026
Local government leaders gathered in Long Beach, California, to exchange practical ideas, strengthen connections, and renew their commitment to the communities they serve.
Before Buying AI, Think Like an Investor
October 22, 2026
Govtech Ventures founder Rachel Stern shared a practical framework for evaluating AI solutions, managing risk, and making smarter technology investments in local government.
The Strength Behind Leadership
October 21, 2026
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.
How a Little Becomes a Lot: Small Changes that Help Local Government Leaders Adapt
October 20, 2026
Eric Zimmer shared practical strategies for managing stress, overcoming self-doubt, and making meaningful progress in a demanding profession.
Radical Candor: Why Great Leaders Must Care Enough to Speak Up
October 20, 2026
Bestselling author Kim Scott challenged local government leaders to embrace honest feedback, build genuine relationships, and rethink what it really means to be kind.
How Looking Back Helps Leaders Move Communities Forward
October 20, 2026
Presidential historian and Pulitzer Prize–winning author Jon Meacham draws on America’s past to show how local government leaders can build trust and give their communities hope.
Your Innovation Style Could Be Your Greatest Leadership Asset
October 19, 2026
Leigh-Ann Buchanan explores how understanding your natural innovation strengths can help you build community trust and deliver public excellence.
Simon Sinek Challenges Local Government Leaders to Build Cultures of Trust and Purpose
October 19, 2026
How intentional leadership, psychological safety, and meaningful performance measures can help strengthen teams, build trust, and deliver better outcomes.
The Invisible Forces Behind Incivility
October 18, 2026
At the 2026 ICMA Annual Conference, Brady Wilson challenged attendees to look at the unmet human needs that drive bad behavior.
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