Here are several articles on leadership topics pulled from various local government resources to start off your work week. "Leadership Reading to Start Your Week" will point you to articles on leadership, management, women in local government, career stage advice, and more.

Linda Kelly on The Confidence Code

From League of Women in Local Government, written by LWG editor

“The thoroughly accomplished twenty-first-century woman should spend less time worrying about whether she’s competent enough and more time focused on self-belief and action. Competence she has plenty of.”
 

Add An Awesome Accelerator to Your Leadership Tools

From GovLoop, Written by Chuck Bayne

"The accelerator of leadership tools is … recognition...Recognition is something that everyone desires and seeks when they perform on and off the job. Recognition helps us meet a significant ego need we all have. When our performance also meets our personal needs, our motivation to continue good performance is significantly increased. By combining recognition with any of these tools it serves as a significant accelerant for both performance and productivity."
 

The Temperament of a Great Leader

From Governing, Written by Otis White

"Most of the qualities of a good civic good leader, I'm convinced, can be learned. A reasonably empathetic person can master the arts of relationship-building, group management, and persuasion. An observant person can learn the processes behind public policy and, in time, see opportunities for action. With a little modesty, a good leader can find her role and, with a little audacity, fill it brilliantly."
 

Children and Families are a City's Most Valuable Resources

From Cities Speak - The official blog of the National League of Cities, Written by Emily Pickren

"At this year's Congress of Cities in Nashville, the YEF Institute celebrated its 15th anniversary with a special, interactive session, Completing the Puzzle for Children and Families, and a video (above) highlighting our work to help local leaders improve the lives of kids and families in their communities."