{"id":45177,"date":"2025-05-22T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-22T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ourpublicservice.org\/?p=45177"},"modified":"2025-05-22T15:53:02","modified_gmt":"2025-05-22T19:53:02","slug":"a-model-to-strengthen-leadership-in-state-and-local-government","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ourpublicservice.org\/blog\/a-model-to-strengthen-leadership-in-state-and-local-government\/","title":{"rendered":"A model to strengthen leadership in state and local government"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>State and local government leaders, who already shoulder vast responsibility, are increasingly being called upon to meet the needs of the public. In this moment, it is especially important that leaders recommit to public service values and to strengthening their leadership skills.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Leadership skills are the \u201chow\u201d that drives the \u201cwhat\u201d of your mission. Whether that involves stakeholder management, service delivery, or disaster response, strong leadership skills enable greater impact.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve had the privilege of talking to many state and local leaders recently\u2014including participants in our <a href=\"https:\/\/ourpublicservice.org\/course\/ai-government-leadership-program-state-local\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AI Government Leadership Program<\/a>\u2014and find they are grappling with many complex leadership challenges, including how to:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Innovate and scale creative solutions to pressing problems&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collaborate and build trust with stakeholders&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manage resources and complex projects effectively&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Our <a href=\"https:\/\/ourpublicservice.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Leadership-Model-Pocket-Guide-2025_digital-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Public Service Leadership Model<\/a> provides a roadmap to both strengthen the skills and commit to the values that leaders need to tackle the challenges they face. Below are some reflection questions and examples of how our model\u2019s four competency areas\u2014Becoming Self-Aware, Engaging Others, Leading Change and Achieving Results\u2014equip state and local leaders.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1008\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/ourpublicservice.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Leadership_Model_no-copyright-1-1008x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44548\" style=\"width:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourpublicservice.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Leadership_Model_no-copyright-1-1008x1024.jpg 1008w, https:\/\/ourpublicservice.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Leadership_Model_no-copyright-1-295x300.jpg 295w, https:\/\/ourpublicservice.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Leadership_Model_no-copyright-1-768x780.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ourpublicservice.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Leadership_Model_no-copyright-1-1512x1536.jpg 1512w, https:\/\/ourpublicservice.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Leadership_Model_no-copyright-1-2016x2048.jpg 2016w, https:\/\/ourpublicservice.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Leadership_Model_no-copyright-1-50x51.jpg 50w, https:\/\/ourpublicservice.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Leadership_Model_no-copyright-1-1600x1625.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/ourpublicservice.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Leadership_Model_no-copyright-1-1920x1950.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/ourpublicservice.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Leadership_Model_no-copyright-1-1200x1219.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1008px) 100vw, 1008px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>\u00a9 2025 Partnership for Public Service, Inc. All rights reserved.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-becoming-self-aware-how-can-you-stay-anchored-in-complex-times-nbsp\">Becoming Self-Aware: How can you stay anchored in complex times? &nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Urgent, competing priorities and an influx of new information make it easy to default to a high-stress state of being. This inevitably reflects in your leadership presence which impacts how effectively teams operate.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Leaders serve as models that others may emulate. It pays dividends to the team and organization if you have strategies to stay grounded and focused. For instance, being disciplined about engaging with community members to stay connected to mission and having trusted peers who can be thought partners on complex topics. Explore what works for you so you can best lead others.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-engaging-others-how-can-you-collaborate-effectively-with-various-stakeholders-nbsp\">Engaging Others: How can you collaborate effectively with various stakeholders?&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At the state and local level, leaders often interact closely with their constituents while coordinating with outside organizations and other levels of government\u2014sometimes with overlapping jurisdictions.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This collaboration requires understanding different interests and adjusting communication to effectively build trust with stakeholders. Try an exercise with a colleague who takes your perspective, while you take the perspective of someone else you need to collaborate with. You might be surprised at what you learn and how you change your approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-leading-change-how-can-you-innovate-within-resource-constraints-nbsp\">Leading Change: How can you innovate within resource constraints?&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>State and local government leaders have always been responsible for stewarding taxpayer dollars and managing complex budgets. As more responsibility cascades through levels of government and traditional funding sources shift, leaders need to be more adaptable than ever.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether it is enlisting new partners, consciously reprioritizing or pursuing pilot projects, it is crucial that leaders innovate. 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