It’s About Energy, Not Engagement
Let’s concentrate our efforts more on the energy levels we bring to the workplace by paying more attention to brain science.
Leadership
State and Local’s Innovation Challenges
Each state has its own agenda, priorities, initiatives, and challenges, but what all states can agree on is the need for innovation. But it’s not easy as budgets and resources continue to shrink and employees find the need to adapt to new technologies. Even thinking about innovation can be an uphill battle for state andRead… Read more »
Why Job Rotations Are Vital to the Senior Executive Service
Both current and former federal employees argue that SESers need job rotations to grow professionally and prepare to meet the government’s most pressing needs. Elizabeth Kolmstetter, Chief Human Capital Officer at the U.S. Agency for International Development is one of those proponents. Her story is one example of the valuable opportunities that come from job… Read more »
How Does Your State Fare? Women at the State and Federal Level
One hundred years ago, the first woman was elected to serve in Congress. On November 9, 1916, Jeannette Rankin (R-MT) was elected to serve as Montana’s Representative-at-Large in the House of Representatives during the 65th Congress. In the subsequent century, 312 more women have been elected or appointed to serve in our country’s legislative body.Read… Read more »
Embracing Data-The Best Places to Work in Federal Gov
Why does the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) poll government employees every year about the best places to work in the federal government? Is it a recruitment tool for those considering public service? To gauge employee satisfaction? Just for fun? Maybe. However, the Partnership for Public Service (PPS), wants the survey to be a sourceRead… Read more »
Beyond the Dream
Keep the eternal flames of justice and equality burning for us on the mountain top. We will get there eventually.
Is Government Listening To Its Citizens?
Why do governments at all levels make it so difficult for those affected by policy decisions to affect those decisions?
Leading like a Hippopotamus
Do you talk too much and listen too little? Then you may be leading like a hippo.
7 Ways To Become the Most Memorable Person in the Room
When you make others feel important, your influence goes a long way.
Nominate a Govie Today!
Have you ever heard of a customer comment card-in government? Neither have I, but there is a way to thank your fellow federal govies for their great work. The Partnership for Public Service has once again opened their nominations for the annual Service to America Medals (also known as the Sammies), but hurry because theRead… Read more »