How to Foster Reverse Mentoring at Your Agency

Many agencies are trying to give employees a platform to take on new roles and expand their spheres of influence. Mentor relationships are one option.

Career Advice from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

“Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase.” Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Why Do Employees Trust Some Leaders?

Trust is the great multiplier in the workplace. It resides solely in the giver. We can’t manufacture trust. It does not happen until it is given away.

How Do You Know If You Have Purpose at Work?

Some guideposts on how to know if you are fulfilling your life’s purpose at work.

Advocating for Yourself: Part 2

Advocating is such a pain to do. It makes us feel super-awkward. But it’s so important to be good at it.

3 Leadership Resolutions You Can Achieve

Consider carving out three things that you can focus on in 2017 to improve your leadership capacity.

How to Help Out Your Fellow Woman

Let’s face it: sexism is real. There have been studies, research, personal accounts, and you might’ve experienced it for yourself firsthand. As a woman in the workforce, dealing with everyday sexism can be hard; whether it be subtle comments directed towards you, or being expected to do the office housework. But, while our society mayRead… Read more »

What Employees Don’t Like About the Holidays

One thing I have observed (and learned through personal experience) is that a key component for having a relatively successful holiday celebration is to (ahead of time, and repeatedly) communicate clearly to staff about what they should expect (and not expect, if this year is different from prior years). Unmet expectations are the source of… Read more »