Dear Diary: What do I really want from my job? I want to be proud of what I do;I want to know that my work has purpose and meaning;I want to be recognized for the good work I do;I want to be productive and contribute to my organization;I want to earn my paycheck. Simply put,Read… Read more »
*********************************************************************** Not a Govloop Member? 30 Secs & Free to Join for Great Info & Perks *********************************************************************** When I get a chance to talk with people about social media and government, I often ask: “Are You a Member of Generation C?” I proceed to explain why I think social networking tools are not just beingRead… Read more »
It‘s not always enough just to know your job. Be known for something different than everyone else, become a Subject Matter Expert (SME). It has to be useful and relevant and in doing so it will not only attract the attention of your boss but also your friends, co-workers and others who upon learning aboutRead… Read more »
I and Katrina: With all the “press” coverage of the 5 year anniversary, thought I would publish a few thoughts on what it was like then and how things have changed. When Katrina came ashore I, and my family was busy preparing for what was going to be a rather significant tropical event here inRead… Read more »
It seems every 3-4 months that someone in the U.S. military gets in trouble for saying too much, or too little, in relation to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, sometimes about policy and sometimes about, essentially, the use and communication of data in conduct of the war. Of course it’s data communications that’s myRead… Read more »
Which path is your career on?
This week’s blog follows up on my August 2, 2010 post – Networking by the Numbers and Offline Opportunities, as far as how you can get yourself noticed amongst the masses of the career-seeking crowd. Yes, it demands some thought, and a little creativity, but it may just pay off for you in the longRead… Read more »
*********************************************************************** Not a Govloop Member? 30 Secs & Free to Join for Great Info & Perks ************************* It did not take me very long after arriving at the University of Florida to realize that I wanted to dedicate my career to public service. To me, public service is more than just a resume line orRead… Read more »
*********************************************************************** Not a Govloop Member? 30 Secs & Free to Join for Great Info & Perks ************************* Since the day I was born, transportation became a way of life. Growing up in Phoenix, I became accustomed to travelling expanses of desert to visit family in California and Colorado. The west was my home and withRead… Read more »
*********************************************************************** Not a Govloop Member? 30 Secs & Free to Join for Great Info & Perks ************************* Public health is one of the most perennial issues facing Americans. However, the issue of public health is not is not given the attention it deserves. Many Americans are aware of the ramifications of obesity, smoking, air pollution,Read… Read more »