FOR YOU
Sharing practical research, tools and gatherings that help you effectively lead and manage change for the greater good is at our core. White papers, articles and upcoming events are offered below.
In the News
18 on 2018: Predictions on Local Government from the Experts, ICMA
How to Look After Your Health & Wellness on the Campaign Trail, Campaigns & Elections
How Washington Can Mentally Reset in the Wake of Charlottesville, The Hill
The Science of Stress in the Trump Era, The Hill
Meditation on the Campaign Trial? Yes, It's Possible, Campaigns & Elections
How to Cultivate Authenticity in Your Candidate, Campaigns & Elections
Post-Election Reset for Political Staffers, C-SPAN
A Politico's Guide to Resetting Post-Election, US News & World Report
Mindfulness Can Improve Strategy, Too, Harvard Business Review
5 Ways to Stay Healthy and Focused Ahead of Election Day, Campaigns & Elections
An Online Primer for the Public Sector, GOVERNING
Public Leadership and the Collaborative Imperative, GOVERNING
5 Ways to Stay Healthy This Cycle, Campaigns & Elections
The Personal Side of Public Leadership, GOVERNING
Creating Work Life Balance for Women in Politics, iKNOWPolitics
5 Tips to Boost Confidence, Women2.0
How to Set Up Scalable People Policies, Women2.0
5 Ways to Measure Your Team's Success, Women2.0
The Race for Tech Talent Is On - And So Is Keeping Them, Women2.0
Dynamic Delegation: Today's Leadership Power Tool, Women2.0
How to Create a High Performing and Fitting Culture, Women2.0
How to Look After Your Health & Wellness on the Campaign Trail, Campaigns & Elections
How Washington Can Mentally Reset in the Wake of Charlottesville, The Hill
The Science of Stress in the Trump Era, The Hill
Meditation on the Campaign Trial? Yes, It's Possible, Campaigns & Elections
How to Cultivate Authenticity in Your Candidate, Campaigns & Elections
Post-Election Reset for Political Staffers, C-SPAN
A Politico's Guide to Resetting Post-Election, US News & World Report
Mindfulness Can Improve Strategy, Too, Harvard Business Review
5 Ways to Stay Healthy and Focused Ahead of Election Day, Campaigns & Elections
An Online Primer for the Public Sector, GOVERNING
Public Leadership and the Collaborative Imperative, GOVERNING
5 Ways to Stay Healthy This Cycle, Campaigns & Elections
The Personal Side of Public Leadership, GOVERNING
Creating Work Life Balance for Women in Politics, iKNOWPolitics
5 Tips to Boost Confidence, Women2.0
How to Set Up Scalable People Policies, Women2.0
5 Ways to Measure Your Team's Success, Women2.0
The Race for Tech Talent Is On - And So Is Keeping Them, Women2.0
Dynamic Delegation: Today's Leadership Power Tool, Women2.0
How to Create a High Performing and Fitting Culture, Women2.0
Tools You Can Use

Strategic Recentering for Peak Political Performance. How do you stay focused on the long-game amid civic life's daily fire drills? Learn three super practical vision and decision-making tools and why they work in this 20 minute bootcamp. Got a pen and paper? Cool. Let's go!
Authenticity: Leading with Your Best Game Peak Political Performance. How do I lead authentically and effectively in today's volatile environment? Build out a personal leadership compass to keep you focused and true to the real you.
Authenticity: Leading with Your Best Game Peak Political Performance. How do I lead authentically and effectively in today's volatile environment? Build out a personal leadership compass to keep you focused and true to the real you.

Wellness in the Workplace (video) shares five 60 second wellness exercises that cultivate well-being and help you lead at peak performance levels: meditation, stretch, tech-free time, connection and play. Give them a go. They are only 60 seconds.

Civic Leader Mindful Minute. This 60 second focused attention exercise can improve your strategic focus, decision making and leadership capabilities.

Following Curiosity. Gain clarity on a relationship, dynamic or situation by exploring it with a beginner's mind.


Leading for Political Effectiveness: accounts of the political leader's experience is a practical guide for political leaders, both aspiring to seasoned, who are seeking to further develop themselves and their skills.

Your Mind in Politics offers accessible mindfulness practices for cross-sector leaders when presented with political challenges. Exercises help focus the mind, improve decision making, center on vision and connect across divides. Strategies range from 16 seconds to 5 minutes.
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