by Michael Egan | Mar 17, 2026 | Coaching & Training
Jessica Nowaski is a seasoned law enforcement and coaching professional with expertise in leadership development, team building, facilitation, and public speaking. During her distinguished 26-year career with the Mountain View Police Department, she led all facets of...
by Cathy Capriola | Mar 13, 2026 | Coaching & Training
Public sector leadership comes with constant pressure from multiple lenses: operational demands, public accountability, political dynamics, and community expectations. Even experienced leaders can find that the challenges of the role evolve faster than the support...
by Michael Egan | Jan 20, 2026 | Coaching & Training
David Brandt is an MRG affiliated consultant with over 30 years of public sector leadership experience. He has served as the City Manager of Redmond, OR, and as City Manager of Cupertino, CA. He has also served as the Assistant City Manager of Alameda and held...
by Rumi Portillo | Jul 10, 2025 | Coaching & Training, Human Resources Services
As a human resources consultant and personal coach, one of the most common requests I hear from managers is, “I have an employee who is underperforming in their role. How can I hold them accountable?” By the time I receive such a request, the relationship between the...
by Ashwini Kantak | Jul 10, 2025 | Coaching & Training, Human Resources Services, Leadership Development & Support, Uncategorized
Yes definitely! The desire for a highly collaborative environment can lead to chaos when there is a lack of clarity about roles and responsibilities. Public sector work is complex and requires collaboration across a multitude of internal and external stakeholders....
by MRG | Nov 14, 2023 | Coaching & Training
MMANC’s annual conference was wonderful. Plenty of good energy, a beautiful spot, and enthusiastic participation in both of the presentations given by MRG folks. Next up, CalPELRA in Monterey this week! Looking forward to it. Four panelists, Mary Egan, Ed...
