Throughout society, there have always been those who have. ..and those who don’t have. While many Americans believe the poor can rise up from the bottom, statistics show the majority do not. “One of the hallmarks of the American Dream is the belief that anyone who works hard and plays by the rules can achieveRead… Read more »
You know that song you just can’t get out of your head? I am looking at you Uptown Funk – your melody, your beat, the radio’s insistence you play every three minutes – you are the song that just never ends. Government has a similar infectious drumbeat right now, one that just won’t go onRead… Read more »
It occurs to me that I shouldn’t be giving away all my secrets. But I am betting that a rising tide lifts all ships. So that my doing so will show I am a valuable asset by being selfless and helpful. That’s lesson 1. Here are the rest: 2. Travel with a posse. It makesRead… Read more »
It’s been a wild ride on Game of Thrones. When season 5 premiers on April 12, 2015, fans will anxiously watch leaders rise and fall, armies gather in force, and characters—some beloved, some despised—face untimely demise in a relentless battle between noble houses for the kingdom’s throne. You might be surprised at all you can learn about building social influenceRead… Read more »
Women of color who are trying to break into male dominated fields in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) face both racial and gender bias. Katherine Phillips, the Paul Calello Professor of Leadership and Ethics and Senior Vice Dean at Columbia University’s Business School has another term for this condition after surveying and interviewing 617Read… Read more »
Entrepreneurship is often thought about as a male field – men more so have the ability to innovate and the access to the financial resources to do so. Perhaps, what this comes down to is the lack of freedom to think creatively. At GovLoop, we talk a great deal about innovation, and the opportunities thatRead… Read more »
Do you have a sneaking suspicion that you might be more qualified than you boss? Well, you might be right. People got promoted for lots of reasons, not all of which have to do with their qualifications. Your boss could have gotten the position because of seniority, because of years of experience, or maybe it’sRead… Read more »
Applying to a federal job is far different than applying to your run-of-the-mill private sector position. You will be asked for far greater detail on your skills, abilities, and experience. You’ll likely endure a lengthy wait time after applying to hear if you’re being considered. And when you get started on your search, it mightRead… Read more »
Top executives require advice about their leadership styles and operating environs – in government as well as in the private sector. How do they get it? Suzanne de Janasz and Maury Peiperl interviewed dozens of corporate executives over the past two years to understand how “new CEOs in large organizations gain access to seasoned counselRead… Read more »
The glass ceiling remains impenetrable for the majority of women in the Federal service. The SES continues to be dominated by men.