Thank a Veteran Every Day, Not Just on Veterans Day
Since 9/11 there are plenty of veterans who have left the service and have gone into government service. Veterans can be your best employees and coworkers, if you let them.
Posts Tagged: featured blogger
The Cost of Conflict
The cost of conflict avoidance is real.
How to Transition to a Leadership Position
One of the most critical aspects to being an effective leader is to make the transition away from being an individual contributor to facilitator and supporter of followers to accomplish mission goals. If the leader does not see them self in this light, and more importantly, does not act as the leader then followers will… Read more »
5 Essential Characteristics of a Team Player
Have you been wondering why your career hasn’t reached amazing heights? Have you ever considered whether you are exhibiting the essential characteristics to be a team player? Here are five characteristics I have identified as necessary to be a team player.
Enterprise Government: How the Next Administration Can Better Serve Citizens (Part Two)
In this week’s blog, we will present the key findings and recommendations in each of four areas to spur a government-wide approach to solving problems.
3 Tips to Work More Effectively in a Multi-Generational Workforce
Chances are in federal government: you will be on a team with individuals spanning all generations. And that can be frustrating for everyone.
Making the Most of a Conference
How do people make the most of conferences they attend? I decided to ask my friends and colleagues for their insight and here are some of the great tips they offered.
Build Your “High Five” Performing Team
My new team has three positions: one open, one filled, and one person had just resigned but was still on the job for a few more weeks. My first task? Ensure each one of the people in these positions is successful. But how?
Twitter Chat 101: Hosting as a Government Agency
Twitter chats certainly aren’t the newest concept, but their popularity has been steadily growing over the past few years. As their popularity grows, companies, organizations and now government agencies are beginning to get in on the fun. But to run your own Twitter chat, you have to know how. And while there is a plethora… Read more »
Advice from My Mentor: Wear Red
Aspiring to be a strong leader means training to run hurdles. We all run into internal and external obstacles that take effort to overcome. Knowing what internal obstacles can throw off your day, and being prepared for the external ones too, can make a huge difference in how you respond when you hit a roadblock.Read… Read more »