What Public Servants Can Learn from the Royal Wedding
It is a long way from Windsor Castle to city hall. Still, public relations at any level depend on how well the individuals involved play their roles on their own respective stages.
Professional Development
The Virtues of Government Service – The Second Virtue: Creativity
Innovation. WIRED magazine called it “the most important and overused word of the decade.” Here’s how to use innovation to boost creativity in government.
4 Ways to Overcome Age Discrimination for Young Employees
Overcome age discrimination in the federal government by applying these four tips to break through the barriers. Help build the future federal workforce.
5 Tips for New Feds – Laying the Groundwork in Your First Year
The public sector can be daunting. Amidst the sea of new information, here are five tips to help new feds navigate their first year in public service.
Getting Beyond Active Listening
Active listening is often described as suspending your thoughts and judgment or keeping an open mind about what the other person is saying. Here’s how.
3 Tips for Effective Public Speaking
The ability to enchant an audience isn’t inherited, but there is hope for the reluctant raconteur. Here are three easy steps for effective public speaking.
Are You a Kiss Up, Kick Down Manager?
The kiss up, kick down manager is a person who lays on the flattery to endear themselves to their superiors, yet readily intimidates and undermines their subordinates.
6 Reasons You’re Getting the Side-Eye at Work
The side-eye is a multitasker; it expresses annoyance to suspicion. Sometimes if you’re the on-looker, it can be side-splitting funny. Just not at work.
Networking Strategies for People Who Dislike Networking
Networking. It’s often seen as awkward. But it doesn’t have to be. Here, we share tips on how to effectively manage your conversation.
3 Essentials of Brevity– Because Your Audience Stopped Listening
Learning the brevity essentials will not only increase your chances of being heard and understood but will also increase your chance of success in the workplace.