Can Differences Make Us Better?
How can your differences with your colleagues help you foster stronger relationships?
Career
Beware the Sith Mentor
Good mentors can help you succeed in your public service career. Beware of the bad mentors who use mentoring to advance his or her career at the expense of the mentee’s career. In this article, I help you spot and avoid the Sith Mentor.
Should Government Post Bad News?
Learn when you should and shouldn’t report bad news.
Women’s History Month: She Made the U.S. Senate “A Place Where Women Belong”
Learn more about Barbra Mikulski, the longest-serving woman in the history of the U.S. Congress.
Four Steps to Ease (Squeeze) Professional Development into Your Jam-Packed Schedule
Learn how you can fit professional development into the busiest of schedules.
Snowflake Performance Reviews
A case for constructive criticism.
Similarities Between Public and Private Sectors
We all have seen of or heard of differences between how it is in the public or private sectors. Let’s see some of the similarities between the two.
Kids Versus No Kids: Myths and Realities
One of the biggest divides I have noticed since I entered government service eight years ago is the one between people who have kids and people who don’t.
Working With Technology
Assistive technology can enrich your life as well as often helping you remain living independently in the community. There are many types of A.T. items designed to make life easier that cover a wide range of disabilities.
Are You Getting Good Advice?
Do you need some good career advice? Check out these pieces from across the public and private sectors.