‘Blossom Where You’re Planted’ and Other Insights from Trailblazing Women
We’ve all looked at people who embody our definition of success and wondered, “how did they get there?” Four trailblazing women in IT answered the question.
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How to Deal with Condescending Colleagues
Spend any time in the workforce, and there is a high possibility that you will be made to feel “small” by a colleague talking down to you or devaluing your input. Taking some time, however, to understand what motivates condescension, as well as learning some strategies to combat it, can help.
Reclaim Your Time: How to Boost Personal Productivity
Do you feel like you don’t have enough hours in the day to get things done? Here are several ways you can decompress and make time for the things that matter most.
I’m a Manager, Now What?
A professor from UT Austin and an executive-in-residence at American U outline practical tips that new managers can take to improve their leadership skills.
How to Set Goals You’ll Actually Meet
Melissa Kepler and Amelia Cohen-Levy shared best practices for setting and achieving goals during GovLoop’s Professional Development Virtual Summit.
Mastering Your Own Professional Development
Recognizing that you are ultimately the only anchor holding yourself down will help you scale the summit in any industry, including government.
Why Don’t I Get Promoted?
Here are five things you can do right now to help position yourself for a promotion.
Becoming a Better Networker… And Even Enjoying It
While networking might seem unnatural, it’s a skill to be gained, and improvement in it can yield great results.
What IT Modernization Looks Like at SBA
The Small Business Administration is a leader in IT modernization. GovLoop talked to SBA CIO Maria Roat to pinpoint what led to the agency’s success.
4 Tips to Ease Into a New Workplace
When I joined a new workplace, I considered a few controllable elements that aided the transition. Personal development and workplace interactions are key.