Legislative hiring directors, HR experts and an NCSL survey offer three tactics for retaining staff: creating opportunities for leadership development and career growth; offering workplace flexibility; and showing staff appreciation.

An NCSL training specialist offers five strategies to help perfect your public speaking, giving you confidence, command and credibility—traits needed to captivate an audience and deliver a message successfully.

Every legislature is unique, but in striving for greater efficiency, your state constitution, chamber rules, judicial precedents and legislative history can be your guide.

When it comes to communicating with constituents, even the worst moments—when people are upset or angry—can be navigated by making a few quick preparations.

Karen Allen discusses the benefits of mental strengthening during the opening session of NCSL’s Forecast ’23 meeting in San Diego.

How can legislative leaders use the power of why to build a brand that truly increases support for their policy agendas?