#MACoCon Keynote: Leading In Times of Great Change with Confidence and Clarity

MACo’s Summer Conference features sessions, panels, forums, and briefings with content ranging across all areas of public service. Leadership is always a focus of MACo’s conferences, and this year’s keynote speaker is an expert in all things public service leadership.

MACo’s Welcoming Session and Keynote Presentation kick off the conference with a deep dive on leadership. Don’t miss our keynote with Dr. Tim Rahschulte, chief architect of the National Association of Counties (NACo) High Performance Leadership Academy!

Counties affect the lives of residents every day. When our frontline staff are empowered as leaders, we deliver services more effectively. The NACo High Performance Leadership Academy (HPLA) is a resource that connects county staff with practical leadership training – and their leader, Dr. Tim Rahschulte – is a renowned expert, author, and speaker on this topic, helping thousands of county government officials and professionals reach their potential in service and leadership.

Leading In Times of Great Change with Confidence and Clarity

Description: Today’s local government leaders are navigating unprecedented complexity, balancing evolving community needs, shifting policy landscapes, and growing demands for innovation and accountability. Don’t miss this keynote presentation focused on real-world strategies and leadership skills needed to guide your teams and communities through change effectively. Led by Dr. Tim Rahschulte, Chief Architect of the National Association of Counties (NACo) High Performance Leadership Academy, this session will explore the driving forces behind the growing need for change in local government, from economic pressures to workforce shifts. Dr. Rahschulte will also share proven frameworks and leadership practices to help you build adaptability, foster resilience, and lead with a positive mindset—even in the face of resistance or uncertainty. Participants will walk away with practical concepts for planning, implementing, and sustaining change—plus insights from peers facing similar challenges. By the end of this presentation, participants will be better prepared to lead through complexity with clarity, confidence, and consistency.

Speaker: Tim Rahschulte, PhD, Chief Executive Officer, Professional Development Academy

Moderator: The Honorable Jack Wilson, President, MACo; Commissioner, Queen Anne’s County

Date/Time: Thursday, August 14, 2025; 9:00 am – 10:15 am

Interested in participating in the NACo High Performance Leadership Academy for FREE? Attend MACo’s keynote for your chance to win tuition in an upcoming cohort.

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