A drive for self-improvement is crucial for career success, but too often we tend to focus on our weaknesses at the expense of building up our strengths. While it’s great to shore up skills that are lacking, it’s equally important to celebrate and improve on your natural talents. Why? Because it’s your strengths that willRead… Read more »
This week, Steve Ressler, GovLoop’s CEO and Founder, was a guest speaker at the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) Mentor Program celebration. At the event he shared six steps to have a successful mentoring relationship. And I also want to share them with you! 1. Get Acquainted Your first mentor meeting will be like a professionalRead… Read more »
Thanks for all of your submissions. The application is now closed. At GovLoop, we pride ourselves on our community. There are over 200,000 of you — government employees, industry partners, and knowledge experts — who are extremely engaged. You comment on nearly a thousand posts and discussions each month. You talk to each other inRead… Read more »
Meet Sandra Simpson, one of our NextGen Silent Heroes Award finalists. Simpson is the Revenue Manager for the Wheaton Park District where she provides patrons with payment plans and tuition programs if they can’t afford to utilize their facilities and programs. Read on to learn more about Simpson and how she has succeeded in her… Read more »
Listening can be a tough communication skill to master. Luckily, the active listening method can help you improve your skills.
Concert pianist Harriett Thompson, 92, became the oldest person to run a 26.2 mile race when she crossed the finish line at the San Diego Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon on May 31, 2015. She stole the record from Gladys Burill, now 97, who finished the Honolulu marathon in 2010. Burill was 92 years, 19 daysRead… Read more »
By Paul Christman, VP Federal Sales, Dell Software. This blog was originally posted here. In the wake of the recent OPM cyber breach, federal CIO Tony Scott recently announced a 30-day “Cybersecurity Sprint” requiring agencies to immediately take steps to improve protection of federal information and resilience of federal networks. Tony Scott’s initiative comes inRead… Read more »
Meet Ted Kowalsky! One of our incredible NextGen Public Service Award finalists. From helping the nation recover from financial loss to aiding the process that allowed at least 20 million residents rebuild their lives after natural disasters, Kowalsky demonstrates true dedication to the nation and public service in his multi-faceted roles at Treasury.
Every year, over 300,000 children across the globe are diagnosed with sickle cell disease. From sub-Saharan Africa to the Mediterranean, to the Middle East, to India, this genetically inherited disorder afflicts millions of people. Sickle cell disease deprives red blood cells of the essential hemoglobin protein, causing cells to change into a sickle shape afterRead… Read more »
Meet Jason Olsen, one of our amazing NextGen Public Service Award finalist in the Advocate category. As a Senior Policy Advisor for the Office of Disability Employment Policy and founder of Federal Employees with Disabilities, Jason has changed the lives of thousands of disabled employees across the country. Read on to learn more about Jason’s… Read more »