Public procurement is entering a new era. At the 2026 NIGP: The Institute for Public Procurement Leadership Summit, one message became clear: the future of public procurement leadership will be defined not only by compliance and process, but by culture, trust, and leadership maturity. For local government leaders and procurement professionals alike, the conversations revealed…
Leadership presence is not just about charisma in a council meeting. It is the daily, observable way local government leaders show up, set expectations, and create the conditions for their teams and communities to thrive. With national headlines this month spotlighting federal funding gridlock and talk of a partial government shutdown, citizens are more attuned…
The start of a new year often brings pressure to move quickly. New initiatives, budget decisions, staffing challenges, and community expectations compete for leaders’ attention all at once. Yet strong leadership does not begin with urgency. It begins with clarity. At Government Leadership Solutions, we see again and again that the most effective local government…
Too often, focus groups are viewed as “soft” or optional, something we’ll get to once the budget is finalized or the plan is approved. But the local government teams we work with tell us a different story. They say: “We have ideas. We’re just not asked.” “Nobody really listens.” “We’re doing our best, but we’re…
Government Leadership Solutions (GLS) has just released the 2025 State of Local Government Leadership Pipeline Study, uncovering deepening leadership gaps and alarming trends affecting local governments nationwide. This latest research highlights the erosion of public trust, talent retention challenges, and significant budget constraints that are affecting leadership development and succession planning. The report introduces three…
At Government Leadership Solutions, we believe that strong leadership is the foundation of effective local governance. Over the past year, our research has revealed critical trends and challenges that will shape the future of leadership in local governments across the country. Our 2023 State of Local Government Leadership Pipeline study highlights the growing need for…
We are happy to announce we have secured the Arizona State contract for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility Executive Coaching & Consulting Services. You can read about it here. If you would like to join our upcoming webinar on September 19th, 2024, you can register here. In this webinar, you will learn how to navigate and…
At Government Leadership Solutions, we are proud to announce that Newsweek recently featured our groundbreaking research, the 2023 State of Local Government Leadership Pipeline, in their article titled “This Election Season, We Must Ask—Where Is America’s Farm Team?” This national spotlight reinforces the urgency of addressing a significant issue facing our local governments today: the…
The collection of values and practices that guide the actions within an organization is collectively called “organizational culture.” All the members within an organization should feel connected with this collection of values which will lead them to act along the lines of their culture, reflecting in positive habits and eventually a positive performance. A good…
At Government Leadership Solutions (GLS), we’re proud to share that we’ve been awarded the Professional Development Consultation and Training Services Contract. This exciting opportunity allows Arizona State and Cooperative Agencies to access our comprehensive suite of services, including organizational consulting, strategic planning, Love-Based Culture Organizational Assessment™, customized assessments and surveys, Intentional Organizational Culture™, focus groups,…