How Carlsbad, California Attracts New Businesses
Carlsbad, California’s approach to economic storytelling, based on geospatial data, is a blueprint for how local governments can use the tools they already have to build the communities they envision.
In Times of Change it is Easy to Spot a Leader
Practicing and emulating these leadership behaviors improves upon your own leadership skills.
Communities of Practice: An Amazing Tool for Your Toolbox
A community of practice is where we go to continuously improve. It is where we can make our products and services even better than they were before for all of our customers.
Shadow Procurement: Micro-Purchases and Unvetted AI
Agencies worry about shadow IT, but the quiet risk today is shadow procurement, micro-purchases that bypass governance and bring in unvetted AI.
Three Ways Governments Can Build Cyber Strength Through Recovery
Governments can no longer focus on prevention alone to combat cyberattacks. The way forward is “recovery by design.” Learn more here.
The Daily Spark: Why Challenge Is a Gift Wrapped in Sandpaper
Overcoming resistance to challenge is the human edge in an AI world. Discover how a 7-day rhythm helps you struggle smarter and build resilience to thrive.
Beyond PR: Strategic Press Engagement
One off-the-cuff comment. A media firestorm. And a leadership lesson you won’t find in any textbook. Discover why public communication isn’t just PR — It’s strategy.
When the Truth Gets Blurry, Trust Your Inner Clarity
In a world of AI noise and fake signals, clarity is power. Use this 7-day rhythm to sharpen discernment and lead with grounded, confident decisions.
Boosting Business Outcomes: Does IT Maturity Have an Impact?
Large projects typically struggle to meet deadlines or financial goals. From an IT perspective, a project’s success is a shared responsibility with business teams and IT.
Why The Federal Government Must Tackle Tool Sprawl to Manage Cyber Risk, Boost Efficiency
In light of sophisticated new cyber threats, the federal government needs to rethink how it secures key systems, improves efficiency and reduces tool sprawl.