‘Tis the season to set some New Year’s resolutions. Like many ofyou, I usually focus my resolutions around traditional topics likelosing weight, getting fit, spending more time with family or helpingothers. No one can argue with those, but this year why not consideradding some management goals to your 2011 resolutions? I’ve added someprofessional goals toRead… Read more »
Felícita Solá-Carter is the president of Conexiones, a nonprofit that advocates for the educational needs of Hispanic students, and a Center for Government Leadership development coach. Previously, Solá-Carter served as assistant deputy commissioner for human resources and deputy chief human capital officer at the Social Security Administration (SSA). Solá-Carter was the first Puerto Rican womanRead… Read more »
It’s that time of year when many publications produce their lists of the best books from 2010. I’m going to embrace the concept of a list and share with you my favorite five leadership books from 2010 as well as five classics. Each book is an easy read and includes actionable ideas for federal leadersRead… Read more »
Sen. George V. Voinovich is the senior senator from Ohio. During his 12 years in the Senate, Voinovich has introduced a steady stream of bills to repair, reform and empower the federal workforce. Prior to joining the U.S. Senate, Voinovich served as the mayor of Cleveland and then governor of Ohio. Voinovich will retire fromRead… Read more »
With last week’s release of the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform report, it has become clear that some combination of spending cuts will likely be coming your agencies’ way. A few weeks ago, I wrote about actions senior leaders can take to manage their employees’ fears and anxieties associated with talk of spendingRead… Read more »
This week’s questions come from federal managers at the U.S. Departments of Education and State. Please continue sharing your ideas and questions by leaving a comment or emailing me at [email protected]. To continue reading, please click here.
W. Craig Fugate is the administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Prior to this role, Fugate served as director of the Florida Division of Emergency Management where he coordinated disaster response, recovery, preparedness and mitigation efforts with each of the state’s 67 counties and local governments. Fugate began his emergency management career asRead… Read more »
This week’s questions come from federal managers at the U.S. Departments of Education and Energy. Please continue sharing your ideas and questions by leaving a comment or emailing me at [email protected]. To continue reading, please click here.
Dr. Jane Lubchenco is a marine ecologist and environmental scientist who is the first woman administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). In this role, she manages nearly 13,000 employees who are working to understand and predict changes in the Earth’s environment, from the depths of the ocean to the surface of theRead… Read more »
This week I wanted to share some of your insightful comments to Monday’s column on curbing the attrition of talented federal workers. Many of you flagged that pay and career progression may be at the heart of our government’s attrition problems. Please continue sharing your ideas and questions by emailing me at [email protected]. To continueRead… Read more »