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Say Hello to Luke: The Government Doesn’t Suck Mascot
Never too early to get started. Luke was our mascot. And he was awesome. Here are some cursory photos from the awesome event this morning… Favorite
GovLooper Rally Makes the Christian Science Monitor, 3rd Most Viewed Article
Here’s the Christian Science Monitor article: “Government Workers: We Need Love, Too” Excerpt: Everyone knows the Jon Stewart/Stephen Colbert Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear on the National Mall in Washington Saturday is a counterweight to Glenn Beck’s Restoring Honor rally in the same venue back in August. But betcha didn’t know there was anotherRead… Read more »
Friday’s Fab Five: Digital Divides, Long Rides and Job Guides
We’re going to start something new on GovLoop (aren’t we always?): Friday’s Fab Five! Every Friday, we’ll take a quick look back at the week and highlight a five members or moments that were especially awesome. Here’s the first installment: 5. The Most Commented Blog of the Week was Steve Radick‘s “Addressing the Digital DivideRead… Read more »
GovUp Chicago: Let’s Open This Sucker Up
Chicago was a great city to cap off a week on the road! I met so many awesome govies in the Windy. While we had a ton of amazing people in the room I have to highlight our speakers because they were AWESOME. First off it was extremely refreshing to hear Congressman Mike Quigley giveRead… Read more »
Daily Dose: Federal Workers DON’T Make Enough Money!
It turns out that you, Federal workers, should make more money. That’s the conclusion of the Federal Salary Council, as reported by Ed O’Keefe at the Washington Post: “Panel to consider federal pay raises.” O’Keefe says: “The Federal Salary Council is likely to hear an annual report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics on whereRead… Read more »
Awesome “Government Doesn’t Suck” Signs
Oohh….a delivery of our signs for our “Government Doesn’t Suck” rally just came in. Obviously we are super excited. Shout-out to Rock Creek Strategic Marketing for designing and printing the signs Favorite
GovUp Austin – Lessons Learned and Photos
So last night was the Austin GovUp. Unfortunately I couldn’t make it there in person but I just got off phone from GovLoop team and they said it was amazing. Manor CIO Dustin Haisler gave an amazing talk and the audience was riveting. And just lots of awesome folks. There was a pretty solid mixRead… Read more »
Community Building: Why the Why is Vital
Yesterday, I stumbled across @nickcharney‘s post Lessons in Collaboration on GovLoop. He brings to life a construct developed by Simon Sinek on the topic of how great leaders inspire action. How do great leaders inspire action? It all starts with the why, as in Sinek’s “golden circle” above. The average person, as Nick points out,Read… Read more »
GovLoop on Drudge Report
Our “Government Doesn’t Suck” rally is generating all kinds of attention, including a mention in the Washington Post and this appearance on Drudge Report: Favorite