Perspectives of a Lifelong Learner
This site is about identifying and addressing the public service needs of a complex and evolving society. It points to the underlying importance of how individual and organizational civic responsibility, democratic engagement, cooperation, and argueably, a revisitation of the lost art of common courtesy plays in addressing these needs. It will periodically provide source information... Continue Reading →
For you local government types--- https://youtu.be/u3F7_pXVEpE https://www.steppenwolf.org/tickets--events/seasons/2017-18/the-minutes/
No local government professional can ignore the resurgence of "Populism" in their own backyard. This will be an interesting discussion with two icons of metropolitan governance, complimented by the additional insights of Pulitzer Prize winner, Tom Friedman. It should be well worth the time to listen in. "In their new book “The New Localism: How... Continue Reading →
This is a must read. Follow the link to watch Tom's presentation at the National Book Festival. Wait until you hear all about the year 2007 and his insights concerning self-motivation and life long learning. //www.c-span.org/video/?432540-15/thank-late via Thank Late, Sep 2 2017 Video C-SPAN.org
Women leaders from the Liberal Arts!!! via Liberal arts alumnae empower students to be leaders | Penn State University
Since 2011, I've been both an on-line and in-class Instructor in the Global Policy and Public Administration concentrations in Northwestern University's Master of Pubic Policy & Administration program. As the ranking suggests, the quality of the curriculum, the students, and the dedication to provide the best educational experience available is second to none. It... Continue Reading →
Wow--Five years ago last month I had the pleasure to be a part of a panel discussion with icons of local governance and management-- From left to right, Juliann Allison, Professor of Political Science at the University of California, Riverside, former City Managers, Ron Bates, Steve Harding (Icon in Training), Ted Gaebler and former Mayor... Continue Reading →
When I first posted this presentation on Linkedin it was viewed by 1,314 of my professional contacts. After this reposting, it was viewed by an additional 1,458. Since I only post to my contacts I am very pleased that this is a subject that certainly appears to have generated more than just a passing interest.... Continue Reading →
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