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!2013 Spring Legislative Leaders MeetingMeetings1/16/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2571325713Spring 2013 Legislative Leadership Meeting; March 13-15, 2013 in Washington, D.C.
Lawmakers: Welcome to NCSLMultimedia4/30/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2616126161Watch this video to hear from Democratic and Republican lawmakers about why they are active members of NCSL.
Advancing the States' Agenda: VideoMultimedia4/30/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2616326163Watch this videoto learn more about the efforts NCSL makes in Washington, D.C., to advocate on behalf of state interests.
Scotland 2013 Legislative LeadershipMeetings1/30/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2579125791An exclusive two-day meeting hosted by the Scottish Parliament; open only to Senate Presidents, Senate Pro Tems, House Speakers, House Speaker Pro Tems, as well as majority and minority leaders.
Linsky on Leadership: Exercising LeadershipArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters9/1/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2519825198It’s all about relationships. Read this article to learn more about how lawmakers who are not in leadership can promote their agenda.
[Summit 2012] General Session: Speaker Sheldon SilverMultimedia8/28/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2522525225Watch this video to see New York Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver receive the 2012 William M. Bulger Excellence in State Legislative Leadership Award.
Taking the Floor: September 2012Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters8/24/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2520125201Two Leaders on Respect, Bipartisanship and Public Service
2012 Symposium for Emerging Leaders PresentationsMeetings7/19/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2501025010Agenda and presenations for 2012 Symposium for Emerging Leaders; Cary, North Carolina; September 19-21, 2012
Tested By TragedyArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters7/18/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2500825008New York Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver is the recipient of this year’s top legislative leadership award.
2012 Symposium for Emerging LeadersMeetings7/12/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=24978249782012 Symposium for Emerging Leaders meeting; September 19-21; Cary, North Carolina
Taking the Floor: June 2012Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters6/1/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2478124781Three leaders on pragmatism and partisanship, taxes and teamwork
Linsky on Leadership: May 2012Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters5/1/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2463924639Leading from the back bench demands persistence and focus.
Legislative Leaders: The Path Forward June 2012Meetings4/19/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2463324633Agenda for the NCSL Legislative Leaders: the Path Forward meeting; Washington, D.C. June 7-9, 2012
Legislative Leadership Meeting June 2012Meetings3/6/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=24415244152012 Legislative Leadership: The Art, the Politics and the Challenge Meeting; June 7-9, 2012 in Washington, D.C.
Linskyon Leadership: March 2012Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters3/1/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2436924369One-party control doesn’t always eliminate political turmoil
It's Not Over YetArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters1/30/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2422524225Last winter’s tumultuous partisan battles continue to echo in legislative chambers.
Taking the Floor: February 2012Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters1/30/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2422624226Three Leaders On Budgets, Bipartisanship And “Boot Camp”
Linsky on Leadership: January 2012Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters12/22/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2400924009Convictions Put Spotlight on Need for Change
Interviews with Donna Brazile and Karl RoveMultimedia12/15/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2397923979NCSL interviewed political veterans Donna Brazile and Karl Rove at a leaders meeting in San Juan, Puerto Rico, in December 2011
Legislative Leadership DocumentsArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters12/5/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2392923929Documents for the legislative leadership meeting in Puerto Rico Dec. 8-10, 2011
Taking the Floor: December 2011Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters11/23/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2390423904Four Leaders on Distractions, Downturns and Tough Decisions
Taking the Floor: October/November 2011Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters10/13/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2369323693Four Leaders On Harleys, Humor And Hobbies
Legislative Leadership Meeting 2011Meetings9/7/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=23550235502011 Legislative Leadership: The Art, the Politics and the Challenge Meeting
Soundbites: September 2011Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters8/19/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2344323443Legislative leaders discuss their challenges.
Two for OneArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters7/14/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2326623266For the first time in Oregon's history, the House is led by co-speakers.
A Different Shift in ConnecticutArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters7/11/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2324223242On sick leave, immigration, marijuana and other issues, lawmakers in Connecticut had their most activist session in years.
Linsky on Leadership: July/August 2011Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters7/11/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2324423244Managing competing commitments gracefully
Soundbites: July 2011Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters7/11/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2324523245Legislative leaders discuss budgets, crisis and the effect of federal spending.
Showdown in MadisonArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters7/8/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2323723237A chaotic month-long standoff over a collective bargaining bill may have changed Wisconsin politics for good.
State Legislators meet with President and Vice President to discuss health care and deficit reductionNews Release4/18/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2253722537– On Friday, a bipartisan delegation of 11 state legislators visited the White House to discuss deficit reduction and health care reform, voice their opposition to unfunded and under-funded federal mandates, and promote the Main Street Fairness Act. The lawmakers were in Washington participating in the National Conference of State Legislatures’ (NCSL) Spring Forum.
Soundbites: May 2011Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters4/15/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2253422534The deficit, challenges and what keeps them up at night.
Sen. Cutler to Testify on Unfunded MandatesNews Release3/29/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2245022450Sen. Cutler testifies on behalf of NCSL on the issue of unfunded mandates
NCSL's Guide to Leaders and Legislatures 2011Books3/23/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2243022430A directory of the leaders who guide their chambers toward producing innovative policies that serve the interests of the American people, this guide also provides an overview of the work of NCSL.
Newly in ChargeArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters3/21/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2241522415With dozens of leaders taking charge in legislative chambers around the country, changes are happening fast.
Speaking OutArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters3/17/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2239422394U.S. House Speaker John Boehner talks about whatthe new Republican majority means for states.
Challenges of Leadership Multimedia3/10/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2228822288In these videos, three experts talk to legislative leaders about the economic challenges they face.
Challenges of Leadership: February 2011Meetings3/10/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2235422354The full agenda for Legislative Leadership: the Art, the Politics, the Challenge. Feb. 16-18, 2011, Washington, D.C.
Norelli Elected Vice President of NCSLNews Release2/28/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2212022120New Hampshire representative poised to become organization’s president in three years.
Challenges of LeadershipMultimedia2/25/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2228722287In a series of video interviews, legislative leaders disucss state-federal relations and the challenges they face leading their chambers.
Dan Glickman on partisanshipArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters1/24/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2203122031Dan Glickman, a former congressman and secretary of Agriculture, talks about partisanship.
Right TurnArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters1/20/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2206822068A new Congress intent on fiscal discipline means states can expect little budget help from Washington.
State Legislative Leaders for the 2010 SessionArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters1/5/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2199121991This is the list of legislative leaders for the 2010 session.
Legislative Leadership Meeting: February 16-18, 2011Meetings12/17/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2193721937Legislative leadership meeting, Feb. 16-18, 2011 in Washington, DC. This is an invite only meeting.
Counter CulturesArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters12/13/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2190521905Success in government demands a different set of skills than making it big in business.
Soundbites: January 2011Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters12/9/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2186721867State Legislatures asked some legislative leaders about their frame of mind as they head into the 2011 sessions.
State Legislative Leaders for the 2011 SessionArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters11/29/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2180421804This is the unofficial list of expected legislative leaders for the 2011 session as of January 5,2011. We will continue to this list as more and more information becomes available. Please note that a number of these states still require a vote at the start of session to confirm these positions.
[Summit 2010] Washington House Majority Leader Lynn Kessler: 2010 Excellence in Legislative Leadership AwardMultimedia9/9/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2125821258Washington House Majority Leader Lynn Kessler was awarded the 2010 Excellence in State Legislative Leadership Award at NCSL's Legislative Summit in Louisville, Ky.
Excellence in Legislative Leadership AwardMultimedia8/19/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2109721097Information on the Excellence in Legislative Leadership Award.
The Work AheadArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters8/18/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2107221072Massachusetts Senator Richard Moore assumed the presidency of the National Conference of State Legislatures in July and spoke with State Legislatures about his plans.
Leaders Agenda, NCSL Legislative Summit 2010Meetings7/23/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2088320883Legislative Summit agenda for leaders.
[Summit 2010] Time for States to Amend the U.S. Constitution? CLEMultimedia7/20/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2086520865Increasing federal encroachment threatens states' ability to innovate. Some suggest that changes to the federal constitution need to be initiated at the state level. Others believe a stronger national government is the best way to make decisions on critical issues facing the country.
True Grit?Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters7/2/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2070920709Taking a stand can be seen as courageous by some and a cop-out by others. The reality is somewhere in between.
Risky BusinessArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters7/2/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2071120711Leadership today requires new skills to navigate a rapidly changing world.
Excellent LeaderArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters7/2/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2071220712Washington House Majority Leader Lynn Kessler is the recipient of this year’s top legislative leadership award.
Guide to Legislative LeadersNews Release4/13/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2002920029The 2010 Guide to Leaders and Legislatures has been released
NCSL's Guide to Leaders and Legislatures 2010Books2/9/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1972019720A directory of the leaders who guide their chambers toward producing innovative policies that serve the interests of the American people, this guide also provides an overview of the work of NCSL.
Useful Information for LeadersMultimedia2/5/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1970919709Read articles, watch interviews and find links to useful information for legislative leaders and legislators.
Q and A With Jim CollinsArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters12/14/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1934619346Leadership guru Jim Collins talks about how the leadership principles he’s discussed in his books—including “Good to Great” and “How the Mighty Fall”—might apply to work by lawmakers.
Weathering the StormArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters12/14/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1934719347Despite an improving economy, legislative leaders say there are still hard times ahead for states.
Power PlayArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters12/14/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1934819348Business guru Jim Collins says great legislators find a way to get good things done.
[Summit 2009] Constitutional Convention of 1787 - Lessons of Political LeadershipMultimedia8/14/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1824218242Richard Beeman talks about his most recent book and how the world's most enduring constitution was forged through conflict, compromise and consensus.
[Summit 2009 ] How to Be an Effective Committee ChairMultimedia8/14/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1824418244Whether you’re new at the role or have a few years under your belt as a committee chair, this session will help you hone your skills at planning and running an effective committee meeting.
[Summit 2009] Leading in Turbulent TimesMultimedia8/11/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1818718187Whether you are a top leader, committee chair or issue expert, you must have excellent leadership skills to effectively move your agenda forward, persuade your colleagues and convince your constituents.
SL Magazine: Maine's Main WomenArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters7/13/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1799317993The success of the state’s two top leaders may have more to do with voters’ independent streak than it does with gender politics.
SL Magazine: Bringing Down BlagojevichArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters7/13/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1799817998The Illinois legislature turned to impeachment after years at loggerheads with the defiant governor.
SL Magazine: Leading LightArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters7/10/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1790817908West Virginia Senate President Earl Ray Tomblin is the recipient of this year's State Legislative Leadership Award.
SL Magazine: Colorado PioneersArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters7/10/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1791417914Peter Groff and Terrance Carroll broke ground by being the first African Americans to lead both chambers of a state legislature at the same time. But they’d rather keep the focus on the work than on race.
SL Magazine: Q and A With Terrance CarrollArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters7/10/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1791517915Colorado House Speaker
SL Magazine: Q and A with Richard BucherArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters7/10/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1791617916Interview with the author of Diversity Consciousness: Opening Our Minds to People, Cultures, and Opportunities.
SL Magazine: It's Different at the TopArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters7/10/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1791717917Leadership in the statehouse has seen plenty of changes in race, geneder and religious background.
SL Magazine: The Granite State's New, Softer LookArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters7/10/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1791817918Even the women who planned to take the majority in the New Hampshire Senate were surprised by the outcome
Publications Featuring Legislative LeadersArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters10/31/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1543815438
State Legislatures Magazine: Karen Bass: Coalition Builder 2008Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters7/3/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1543415434State Legislatures Magazine: Karen Bass: Coalition Builder 2008
State Legislatures Magazine: Leading Lawmakers, July-August 2008Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters7/3/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1543515435State Legislatures Magazine: Leading Lawmakers, July-August 2008
State Legislatures Magazine: An Idea, A Book, An AgendaArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters10/22/2007 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1543315433State Legislatures Magazine: An Idea, A Book, An Agenda
[SL Mag] Master of ConsensusArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters7/1/2007 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2018420184It is said that Maryland Speaker Mike Busch inundates his caucus with information and persuades them with intellectual brute force.
Leadership Positions in State LegislaturesReports3/1/2005 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1544015440
Resources for Legislative LeadersMultimedia2/10/2005 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1543715437
Leadership Positions: Roles and ResponsibilitiesReports1/20/2005 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1544215442Leadership Positions: Roles and Responsibilities
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