Millennial Spotlight: Finding a Good Mentor
Learn how govie Meganne Lemon found a mentor that helped her navigate the public sector.
Career
Active Listening Happened When I Gave Them My Knees
Active listening means being both physically and mentally ready to listen. It also means exploring the other person’s words by drawing them out through the use of open-ended, thought-provoking questions.
Making Peace With Numbers: How I Overcame My Fears
Let’s face it, we all have fears and areas where we wish we were better. But here’s a new take to that question, “What’s your greatest weakness?”
Helping an Employee Who Loses a Loved One
We all experience loss at some point. How can you be a better manager to someone in the workplace?
How to Bounce Back After a Setback
Dealing with setbacks successfully is all about resilience. The ability to bounce back is what will keep you productive, positive, and strong when your personal or professional life isn’t going according to plan. What can you do to overcome a setback and move forward?
3 Critical Shifts for Government Leaders
Government leaders are going to have to adapt moving forward.
Just Lie
Is lying the new normal?
Employee Development – Make it a Priority
In a fiscally constrained environment, one of the first things managers cut is the training budget. This is counterproductive because it limits productivity and reduces Employee Engagement (E2). The Sasha Corporation estimated the average cost to hire and train a new employee is over $9,000. An effective training program can improve performance, productivity, and retention.
Partners in Crime: Fostering Lasting Bonds with a Work Friend
Friend at work can be your sounding board when you need to vent, a beacon to help you reframe your negative thoughts, a cheerleader when you accomplish a goal, an ally when you need assistance, and a lifesaver when you really need one.
Managing the Millennial Work-Life Balance
Job, school, family and friends? How do we manage it all? Work-life balance isn’t easy but these tips may help.