I am a bit embarrassed that my FIRST blog post is based on information that is actually not original but from a mentor much smarter and more experienced than I am - but I would feel much worse not sharing it.
I had the great opportunity over the past two years to participate in and complete the Emerging Leaders Development Program with the International City/County Managers Association. The experience did not require significant time - which was good because I don't seem to have a ton of that for professional development these days, even though it is critical. However, it has given me some great rules to live by and also helped me to realize that I am not, in fact, crazy (most days) and that if you focus on strong ethics and are committed to being a professional public servant, you are on the right path. The final discussion in this program consisted of an open call from class participants with James Bennett, City Manager of Presque Isle, Maine. He shared with us his "Top Ten Things I Wish I Was Told Early in My Career" and this stuff is priceless - much of which I was forced to figure out over the past 10+ years because no one told me either. The following is my personal version narrowed down to a Top 5 of what I wish someone had told me, based upon his amazing insights:
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AuthorDanielle Casey is very active in her field and one of her passions is offering advice and mentorship to others seeking professional growth in economic development. However, she is not a certified life coach so you might want to think twice before making any dramatic changes based on this blog. ArchivesCategories |
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