Self-advocacy means taking the initiative to communicate your needs and wants to others so they can understand how to support your overall well-being and goals. Advocacy can feel like bragging or admitting weakness, but in reality, it is key to ensuring your unique career path is charted toward your goals.
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Breaking Free: Is Your Career Coiled in a Small Tank?
In a thought-provoking speech, Deshauna Barber, a motivational speaker and former Miss USA, used a metaphor of a snake’s growth being limited by its small tank to illustrate how environments can hinder personal and professional growth. This metaphor challenges us to reflect on whether we are thriving in our professional ‘tanks’ or if it’s time… Read more »
Top 3 Benefits of Coaching
A coach is not a trainer, mentor, or counselor. The difference is that in the coaching relationship, the expert is: you. Learn how coaching can help you meet your goals.
Climbing the Ladder of Career Success in the Public Sector: Dos and Don’ts
Like making a perfect recipe, growing your public-sector career requires not only the right mix of ingredients and planning, but also steady, attentive cooking, and constant stirring and seasoning.
Fostering Inclusive Leadership in Federal Technology Initiatives
Diversity and inclusion aren’t just buzzwords — they’re critical for success. Here are some tips for fostering inclusive leadership.
A New Era for Military Spouses in Federal Employment
The new Domestic and Extended Telework Opportunities (DETO) Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) aims to revolutionize federal employment for military spouses by expanding overseas telework opportunities.
Talent in the Midst — A Reminder of How Invaluable Gen Xers Are to the Workforce
Gen Xers have at their core a remarkable resilience. Having come of age during times of economic uncertainty, political upheaval, and rapid technological advancements armed them with the skills to adapt and thrive.
January Online Training Opportunities
Check out our free online professional development training opportunities for January.
How to Hold Your Team Accountable
This Community of Practice recap shares how to keep your team accountable as a supervisor.
Listen to Employees, Improve Outcomes
A human-centered approach to managing people, one that includes listening to what they need and analyzing experience data in real time, can help agencies attract and retain a strong, satisfied workforce.