Five Things We’re Reading

Liz Gullett

Jan 15, 2019

Below are some of the articles that the MLC lobby team has been reading this past week. We hope you find them as interesting and useful as we do.

Why We’re Drawn to Leaders Who Emphasize the Negative – The adage that there are so many negative political campaign ads is “because they work” is supported by research and possibly human psychology.

Hello Congress, Goodbye Twitter Followers – The switch from campaigning to governing means changes in many aspects of an elected official’s life, social media is no different.

LeBron James Says Being a Good Leader Means Improving More Than Yourself – He’s not only a leader on the court but off the court as well, here’s how he’s accomplished that.

Are You A Leader Ready To Become An Influencer? – You can’t translate leadership practices to becoming an influencer in your industry. This article shares advice on where to begin.

As Shutdown Stretches On, Transportation Officials Worry About Long-Term Effects – As the impact of the federal government shutdown continues to expand, transportation is an area that is being hit and could be negatively impacted for years to come.

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