America needs her artists, cultural workers and creative professionals to lead in the public sector! This book makes that case for creativity as a national value and the basis for a winning politics and explains why artists have what it takes to lead and run for local public office. The book lays out our creative heritage and lays out the seven leadership competencies that artists and creative professionals possees. There are also five profiles of creatives who have been elected to local office. You're already a leader! Believe it.