Chief Marcia Harnden discusses the challenges and benefits of investing in her team at the City of Albany, Oregon and as they lean into the new year.

Ann shares how Servant Leadership can build valuable bridges to employees in local government:

• Increases trust between employee and leader
• Results in employees that feel cared for and confident
• Increases employee morale
• Empowers employees and encourages them.

"When you give of yourself to others you actually receive back two-fold"

In this episode, City Manager Odie Donald discusses the importance of culture in his organization and how it sets the tone for staff at all levels to serve citizens with excellence.

In this podcast Brooks shares high level trends in housing and economic development as well as a secret to managing others on your team.    Brooks joins LeaderGov's podcast from the Washington DC area where the National League of Cities is based. 

In this local government podcast, Michael Harris, Henry County GA Tax Commissioner shares the good, bad and the ugly regarding trust on local government teams.  

• "Taking sides" removes the focus from the goal and lowers trust
• Leaderships' often-changing priorities damage trust
• Asking your team members opinion on important topics lets them know their voice is valued, which builds trust
• Giving others freedom and autonomy within structure can exponentially grow trust 
• Engaging your team in “break-the-mold” planning sessions can build trust

In this podcast we hear from Catoosa County, Georgia County Manager Alicia Vaughn.  In this podcast you'll hear how to:

• Model teamwork and culture as a leader
• Encourage buy-in to the culture
• Engage employees in the culture through leadership educational opportunities
• Help foster the culture