Unlearning ‘The Talk’ – 4 Points of Wisdom from a Black Federal Learning Leader
A black federal learning leader shares her own journey of becoming and what she’s had to both learn and unlearn in the quest to be her most authentic self.
Posts Tagged: family
Love Is in the Air: When Couples Are Colleagues
“At meetings, we try to sit as far apart from each other as possible,” Jim, who is married to one of my other colleagues, Sue, told me. “In the office, people assume when they are talking to one of us they’re talking to both of us, but we make a point to act like anyRead… Read more »
Balance Act
Let’s face it: we all have a work life and a home/personal life. Some choose to combine the two and others prefer to keep them separated. Either way can be done as it is a personal choice. One of the most challenging aspects of having a career and a family is separating one from the other.Read… Read more »
What Saves Us
“Life sucks and then you die” was a popular saying when I was younger, and from what I can tell that saying still holds true today. My father-in-law, may he rest in peace, used to put it this way: “The chances are only one in a million of something going wrong, but then again thereRead… Read more »
Confessions of a Government Employee: Why I Became a Civil Servant
I can’t help but wonder, “How did I get here?”
The Last Shall Be First and the First Shall Be Last
We know the key to building inclusive work environments is to recognize and embrace differences our colleagues and customers bring to the workplace and the marketplace. We are familiar with categories of differences like race, gender, age, generation, sexual orientation, ability, culture, language and personality. There is another difference that serves as a powerful influenceRead… Read more »
Wandering Away From Grandpa’s Cap
“G-d talker! Get out!” That was my Grandpa, may he rest in peace (alav hashalom, a”h) at the head of the Passover table. It was an ordinary holiday which meant we were arguing like we usually did, the lot of us, maybe ten or twelve. They say “two Jews, three opinions” and we were noRead… Read more »
Nurse Inspired to Pursue Political Activism
Jennifer Otto, RN, was one of few people in the state of Kentucky to witness a moment that would change nurse practitioners lives during the signing ceremony for a bill, Senate Bill 7, that will allow them more independence to practice. Otto is currently studying to become a Family Nurse Practitioner at Georgetown University. OttoRead… Read more »
Citizen Diplomats Support Foreign Policy by Hosting International Exchange Students
It’s an exciting time of year…we are gearing up to welcome our next class of USG-funded international high school exchange students. Wanted to bring to your attention the importance of youth exchange and the rewarding opportunities of hosting these future leaders from around the world. This DipNote blog says it all… Posted by J. AdamRead… Read more »
Girl Up Leadership Summit by United Nations Foundation
Hello Wonderful Moms & Dads: Great opportunity for your daughters to: sharpen their leadership skills connect with United Nations Foundation mentors help global girls from around the world DATE: 10-March-2012 VENUE: House of Sweden – 2900 K Street, NW – DC To Register Contact My Wonderful Daughter: [email protected] …..Please “SHARE” with your friends. http://coocooforcoco.net/girl-up-leadership-summit/