Burn at Both Ends, But Don’t Burn Out
Tips to cope with burning the candle at both ends while maintaining your mental health.
Career
Highlights from NextGen 2018
Couldn’t make it to the Next Generation of Government Training Summit this summer in D.C.? Don’t worry, we’ve recapped the highlights for you!
Meet the Govie Who’s Protecting Our Healthcare System
The U.S. healthcare system has been on the receiving end of several cyberattacks. How can we use cybersecurity to stop these credible threats?
Transform the Way You Work with These 3 Personality Tests
Whether you’re a supervisor working to improve communication among your team or a seasoned employee looking for ways to stay motivated on the job, the following personality tests are an excellent first step in reshaping the way you think about yourself – and your career!
Make the Next Conference You Attend a Winner in 7 Easy Steps
Whether you attend conferences put on by your employer for its own employees, by associations you belong to, by your university or by government or industry, here are some tips for what you need to do to get the most out of them.
3 Tips on Giving Brain-Friendly Feedback
The ability to give good feedback is an art. Many of us struggle with it. Following a few key tips can greatly boost the effectiveness of your feedback.
The Likeability Factor in Hiring
Numerous studies point to the same trend: that recruiters tend to hire the applicants with whom they have the most in common.
How to Use Community Organizing Tools to Power Innovation
The following are community organizing tools that carry over into the government technology space and have helped me be a more effective innovator.
How You Can Succeed on an Unlevel Playing Field
You have to know who you are, including your strengths, weaknesses and your worth. Here are 10 takeaways from the recent Blacks in Government 40th Annual National Training Institute in New Orleans to help you excel.
Brunch, Teamwork and Federal Financial Management
The same traits that make brunch great can be used to foster collaboration and innovation in ways that re-imagine more traditional federal work.