The mayors using their personal stories to power local breakthroughs
One of the best ways for mayors to achieve ambitious goals is by forging stronger connections with the people they serve. And one of the best ways they can do that is by learning how to effectively share more about themselves, their values, and why they care so much about the challenges faced by their communities. That’s why a key offering of the Government Innovation programs at Bloomberg Philanthropies, which aim to strengthen city halls so local leaders can implement bold solutions that move us all forward, zeroes in on the power of public narrative skills.
Resources for City Innovators
5 summer reads for urban innovators
Ready to dig deeper for new knowledge, insights, and action items on the frontier of local-government innovation? It's been a prolific season for exciting new books about cities, public service, and how leaders can work with residents to drive progress. Check out Bloomberg Cities' latest list of new books for urban innovators for fresh perspectives on everything from how to build stronger cultures of commitment in city halls to the next generation of nature-based solutions.