What They Say When You’re Not There
Discovering your personal brand starts with an understanding of your authentic self and of how others perceive you.
Avoid These 5 Career Mistakes During the Presidential Transition
To stay on track during the presidential transition, what potential career mistakes should you be sure to avoid?
What Does Meaningful Work Look Like
Bill Johnson is the student success coordinator for the University of North Carolina at Greensboro’s School of Health and Human Science. He defines meaningful work as when your values, gifts, talents and passion meet the needs of the world.
How Empathy Helps Inclusion
How can we be more inclusive of people and things we don’t warm up to? How can we be more curious about their differences? After all, don’t their differences matter just as much as our differences? How can we get into their world and see how those differences make sense to them even though they… Read more »
Dr. David Shulkin on Reforming VA Healthcare
Dr. David Shulkin, Under Secretary for Health at VA joined me on The Business of Government Hour this week to discuss VA’s healthcare mission, strategic priorities, challenges faced, innovations pursued, and efforts to promote a positive culture of service. Here is a snapshot of our discussion.
Dealing with Holiday Stress
For those of you who are experiencing loss, depression, sadness, loneliness, or the many complicated feelings and difficult situations that add stress to “the most wonderful time of the year,” please know that you’re not alone.
Gracefully Declining the Invitation
Social gatherings at work are intended to be fun and enjoyable. Take heed of these simple tips so that you don’t create any unnecessary stress at work.
Troubling Trends in Government Contracting
As I look across these (digital) mountains of Request for Proposals (RFP)s, I’m noticing a few trends that are concerning to me and I’d like to call attention to.
What Is Your Leadership Style?
Let’s understand that the success of our organizations depends on everyone regardless of their title, role, paycheck or ego. Instead of seeing our people as nails and a hammer as the only tool to motivate them, let’s look at them as seeds in the ground that just need a little water. Their greatness will sprout… Read more »
Leadership Lessons from Elizabeth and Winston
I have become obsessed with the modern monarchy – Queen Elizabeth II specifically – and more recently, with Winston Churchill. Both are viewed as iconic figures of history that have faced challenges with courage, vigor and a love of country. But what about their leadership styles?