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Perspectives


Should You Leave Local Government?
Experienced local government professionals are confronting rising burnout, public scrutiny, and shifting expectations. This post explores whether staying, pivoting, or preparing for a new chapter can each be valid acts of leadership.

Chris Mann
Dec 30, 20254 min read


When the Mob Comes for You: How City Managers Can Lead Through Cancel Culture and Public Attacks
City managers today face a new kind of challenge: local-level cancel culture. When criticism turns personal, leadership becomes survival. This article explores how misinformation, organized outrage, and political pressure collide — and what public sector leaders can do to protect their reputation, their team, and their wellbeing.

Chris Mann
Nov 24, 20254 min read
Leadership, Governance, and the Realities of Public Service in Local Government
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