How to Lead With a “Wise Mind”
Wise mind leaders pick the right way to engage at the right time. They are able to shift the organization from action to consideration, and back, with a fluidity that creates opportunity and value.
Professional Development
3 Missed Opportunities When You Skip Vacation
Although taking a vacation can be challenging for the “work martyrs” among us, it should be a priority.
Apply to Be a GovLoop Featured Contributor!
If you haven’t made professional plans for the fall or 2019 yet, you may be feeling the heat. But GovLoop has an opportunity for you. Today, we’re announcing the 18 th round of the GovLoop Featured Contributor Program.
Stop Wasting Your Time Jumping to Conclusions
Life is rife with frequent “jumps to conclusions”, and “climbs up the ladder of inference” (another favorite metaphor). These mental trips happen quickly which makes them next to impossible to stop. But we can work to keep our visits there as brief as possible.
How To Use a Decision Matrix
Deciding between two or more things is not going to be easy, and there will be a choice you’re leaning more towards. A decision matrix can lessen the anxiety or bias you have by forcing you to prioritize what’s most important to you.
Your Influence Is Your Greatest Asset
For me, leading through influence is not picking a new direction and persuading people to get on board. What I’m talking about is different. It’s the ability to be sell your idea in a crowded field of ideas and then get people to help you implement it.
Building Meaningful Office Relationships
Building meaningful relationships with your coworkers makes you a happier, more effective employee.
How to Never Stop Learning
Your learning should never stop, especially when it comes to your field. Even if your next promotion isn’t tied to you taking a class, it never hurts to refresh your skills.
Combating the ‘My-Boss-Is-a-Jerk’ Blues
It’s still possible to find fulfillment at work when your supervisor is a moron. Two common mantras in our culture today are: “I hate my job” and “my boss is a jerk.” While both statements may be true, hating your job because your boss is a jerk isn’t going to lead anywhere good. According toRead… Read more »
Thinking About Graduate School? Do These 4 Things First
Should you should jump on the bandwagon and start your grad school application ASAP? Maybe, but do these things first to help decide.