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I Have to Ask: Disparities Leadership Program

Posted on April 5, 2020

In this series, guest columnists respond to one of three topics selected by ELGL Co-Founder Kent Wyatt. This week, Cassi Johnson, Deputy Director, Office of Technology and Communications for the City of Saint Paul, Minnesota, writes about the Disparities Leadership Program, innovation in local government, and career accomplishments. In my previous job at a health...

I Have to Ask: Welcome Efforts in Grand Forks

Posted on March 29, 2020

In this series, guest columnists respond to one of three topics selected by ELGL Co-Founder Kent Wyatt. This week, Robin David writes about welcoming efforts in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Every year, people come to Grand Forks from across the world or from small towns down the road, drawn by employment, good schools, safety, the...

I Have to Ask: Love Letter to Local Gov

Posted on March 22, 2020

ELGL Co-Founder Kent Wyatt poses a question and a guest columnist answers it. This week, Catherine Tkachyk, Chief Innovation and Performance Officer at Cuyahoga County, pens a love letter to local government. When I saw this question, I thought it is just past Valentine’s Day and this is my chance to write a love letter...

I Have to Ask: Rules of Engagement

Posted on March 15, 2020

In this series, guest columnists respond to one of three topics selected by ELGL co-founder Kent Wyatt. This week, Sarah E. O'Brien, writes about the need to redefine the rules of engagement. When I said “the rules of engagement,” it was in reference to the way we serve our communities. We’ve been talking about things...

I Have to Ask: 50 Cups of Coffee

Posted on March 1, 2020

In this series, guest columnists respond to one of three topics selected by ELGL Co-Founder Kent Wyatt. This week, Julia Glanz, City Administrator at City of Salisbury, Maryland, writes about connecting with employees in a meaningful, authentic way. Connection and feeling valued is the key to having happy and successful employees. At the City of...

I Have to Ask: Restless Nights

Posted on February 23, 2020

In this series, guest columnists respond to one of three topics selected by ELGL Co-founder Kent Wyatt. This week, Gabe Reaume, City Manager for the City of Saginaw, Texas, writes about what keeps him up at night. I am not by any means a “worrier.” But, in my third year as a City Manager, I...

I Have to Ask: Acing the Interview

Posted on February 17, 2020

In this series, guest columnists respond to one of three questions from ELGL co-founder Kent Wyatt. This week, Lydia Rossiter, Santa Clara Valley Water District, gets you ready for your next interview. As a manager, when I interview someone, I am looking for an employee who is going to be productive and fulfilled in the...

I Have to Ask: Asking Powerful Questions

Posted on February 10, 2020

ELGL Co-Founder Kent Wyatt poses a question and a guest columnist answers it. This week, Meredith Hauck, writes about how to ask better questions. Hello, my name is Meredith. Yes, I am a Leadership + Life Coach. No, I don’t have all the answers. I know, I’m disappointed about that, too. I thought they came...

I Have to Ask: Improving Your Relationships with Consultants

Posted on February 3, 2020

In this series, guest columnists respond to one of three topics selected by ELGL Co-founder Kent Wyatt. This week, Tonya Frank, Account Executive for Strategy, LLC, shares tactics to improve relationships with consultants. Imagine this scenario You’re trying to print off the latest packet for today’s meeting and a black line prints straight down the...