Myths of Managing Remote Employees
Learn some common manager myths on teleworking and how managers can better embrace telework in their office.
Professional Development
How to Create the Perfect IDP
Tips to get started on the perfect IDP.
Managing Yourself – Step 3: Effective Time Management
Time is arguably the most important resource because we can’t get more of it and it’s the great equalizer – everyone has the same amount! Here’s how you can make the most of your time.
How You Can Develop Your Honor
Developing honor will help to sustain you by not accepting mediocracy, shame and low self-esteem.
Fashion in Government: Getting Beyond Blue and Black
Government employees are known for many things and fashion isn’t one of them. How can govies like you look the part? How can we “dress for success?”
When You Are the Only Woman in the Room
More times than not we find that the above are reoccurring themes or issues that women in government, women in the workplace, women as pioneers, and women as leaders face. You are not alone, even if you are the only woman in the room.
Managing Yourself – Step 2: Set Some Goals
Goal setting is absolutely necessary for realizing long-term success. Without it, we’re like a ship without a destination… likely to never arrive anywhere. Here’s how you can use a goals hierarchy to help.
5 Steps to Building Resilience
To stay focused and adaptive to changing surroundings, resilient leaders develop “strong backs” of mental determination, grit and hardiness. They also cultivate “soft fronts” comprised of emotional intelligence and agility. If these qualities do not describe you right now, there is good news. Resiliency can be cultivated and strengthened.
Where Are the Social Work Opportunities in Government?
Social workers operate throughout many levels of government, helping individuals and families deal with various life problems and issues.
Is Effective Delegation an Endangered Competency of Leadership?
To me there are a few simple principles that, when executed well, lead to effective delegation.