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TSP Sees Huge Jump in Hardship Withdrawals – Plus the DorobekINSIDER’s 7 Stories

On GovLoop Insights’ DorobekINSIDER: The only way to get through these complicated times in government is for leaders to communicate as genuinely as possible. Employees have been trampled on recently with the shutdown and furloughs so they will not tolerate fake empathy. We get more insights on how to deal with being back from theRead… Read more »

Don’t Fake Empathy – Really Walk in your Employee’s Shoes

As employees start to return to normal after the government shutdown, managers are finding it difficult to effectively communicate with employees. Leaders are tasked with toeing a fine line between talking about the impacts of the shutdown and engaging people in the work that needs to be done. The key to effectively navigating the lineRead… Read more »

The Power of Your Goals

Quote: “Setting goals is the first step in turning the invisible into the visible.” – Tony Robbins One of my favorite motivational speakers is the late Zig Ziglar. When it came to the topic of goals, he flat out sold you on the concept. He said are you a “meaningful specific” or a “wandering generality?”Read… Read more »

International Jobs in Government: How to Compete for a Position with the USAID Foreign Service

GovLoop, the Robertson Foundation for Government and the Association for Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA) recently produced, “Making Global Impact: Guide to International Jobs in Government,” as a resource for prospective public servants. This blog is part of a series that highlights additional opportunities to launch a world-changing government career. View a Copy ofRead… Read more »

Healthcare.gov Goes Dark – Plus the DorobekINSIDER’s 7 Stories

On GovLoop Insights’ DorobekINSIDER: The 16 day government shutdown may be over but resentments and fears remain for many federal employees. So how do you get through the low morale and motivate your workforce? Insights from Tom Fox from the Partnership for Public Service. But First: HealthCare.gov’s continued problems The Hill reports that HealthCare.gov crashedRead… Read more »

International Jobs in Government: Fellowship Opportunities with the USAID Foreign Service

GovLoop, the Robertson Foundation for Government and the Association for Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA) recently produced, “Making Global Impact: Guide to International Jobs in Government,” as a resource for prospective public servants. This blog is part of a series that highlights additional opportunities to launch a world-changing government career. View a Copy ofRead… Read more »

International Jobs in Government: The USAID Foreign Service

GovLoop, the Robertson Foundation for Government and the Association for Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA) recently produced, “Making Global Impact: Guide to International Jobs in Government,” as a resource for prospective public servants. This blog is part of a series that highlights additional opportunities to launch a world-changing government career. View a Copy ofRead… Read more »

The shutdown is over – resentments remain?

We’ve been away for some time now, so please don’t expect that we can return to normalcy in a day or even a week. We need each of you to take time, each hour, to check on your co workers and offer encouragement and comfort where necessary. We are one team, the best team inRead… Read more »

The Beauty of Learning to Say ‘No’ to Yourself

Quote: “Self-discipline is the ability to make yourself do what you should do, when you should do it, whether you feel like it or not.” – Elbert Hubbard Highly paid people have learned the word “no”. That is the reason they are paid more and promoted faster. When you truly want to do something, likeRead… Read more »

5 Post-Shutdown Silver Linings for the Federal Workforce

There’s been no shortage of negativity surrounding the government shutdown and near debt default – and for good reason. The federal family and the American people were badly hurt again for partisan political purposes. This shameful development should have never occurred in America, which prides itself on being the world’s role model for democratic governanceRead… Read more »