Now that we are fully into 2017 and facing long, dark winter days with few days off from work, leaders need to take a hard look at how to support and encourage team members. This is the time of year (especially for those who like sunlight) that people often drag themselves through the day.
For some in government, January can mark the beginning of, or next step in, a plan to reach a leadership position. Here, I’m sharing some tips on grooming yourself for the leadership role you desire to get your 2017 off to a great start.
If you are disabled, it’s more likely you’ll be adversely affected by disaster than someone without a disability. We have a responsibility to take care of ourselves as much as possible, and not put others at risk if we can help it. During an emergency, things may come down to whether we’ve made any advanced… Read more »
On Monday, President Trump issued an executive order immediately freezing federal hiring with exemptions for military and public safety employees. Although many details are still unknown, here are four strategies to keep your agency on track during the freeze.
In a world full of change and uncertainty, 700 public servants come together, meeting in the nation’s capital, to fight bureaucracy and red tape. They are the Next Generation of Government. Since 2010, the NextGen Training Summit has helped over 4,500 government employees take their careers to the next level with inspirational speakers and tacticalRead… Read more »
What are the key trends that will affect organizations in 2017? And how can leaders prepare themselves for the year ahead?
There were some significant feminist movements occurring during those periods that both helped change women’s work suits—and shake up the U.S. workforce at the same time. Here are five movements from 1910-1960 that had a major impact.
As a first-time manager, the key is simply to start with the basics and keep on learning and adapting over time. Here are tips on how you can grow in your first management role.
When you draw your circle wide, be sure that you advocate for the people in your big circle. Here are a few circumstances when you can use your power for good.
Still a little uncertain about what the upcoming presidential transition means for you? Alleviate your fears and check out how you can thrive as the new Administration comes in.