How to Be a Leader When You Don’t Have the Title
There is no “right” way to be a great leader or manager, but you don’t have to be in a formal supervisory role to provide leadership to your team or your organization.
Posts Tagged: government
3 Things Your Millennial Leader Doesn’t Want to Hear
Millennials have been active in the workforce some time now, and they are moving into management and leadership roles in government and in private sector. With the advent of the millennial leader, expect changes. A new generation almost always means new rules.
How to Make an Impact in the Lives of Your Coworkers
This holiday season, the season of giving, as you’re looking for ways to change someone’s life or improve their circumstances, consider donating some of your leave to someone in need. You can’t begin to understand the impact you might have on someone’s life.
Help Your Federal Employees- Sign the Petition for a Holiday Nov 27, 2015
There is a petition on the We the People website asking for a paid Holiday Friday November 27, 2015. Please take a moment to sign it if you are so inclined.
3 Considerations for Delivering Government Services in a Mobile World
The public shift to mobile has been swift and astounding. To make mobile work for government — and consumers who expect 24/7 access — agencies should consider three things before undertaking mobile projects.
Celebrating Veterans Success through ITS Contracting Opportunities
One out every 10 American businesses today is owned by a veteran, and 5.8 million Americans owe their job to a veteran. I’m also honored to be a part of GSA’s ongoing commitment to our veterans through the strong contracting and business opportunities our agency provides.
Building Resilient Teams
No matter how savvy, smart, and cooperative your team, challenges can shake up any rhythm, discourage those involved, and derail progress. Resilience is the secret to learning from mistakes and growing stronger after a major challenge. Building resilience starts with team culture.
What I Learned About Working in Government from Long Distance Running
When I’m not saving the world as a federal government employee, I enjoy long distance running. My relatively short legs do not quite paint the picture of an elegant, gazelle-like runner, but I have laser-like determination, a “never quit” attitude, and perseverance for days. When I run, I am able to tune out many everydayRead… Read more »
Hip Hip Hurray for Technology in Government!
Oftentimes we remember all the bad experiences- the mistakes. The bad can obscure the good. But it is critical for employee morale and an agencies’ health to talk about the wins. One of those government cheerleaders is Brian Baker, Industry Chief for the ACT-IAC’s (American Council for Technology and the Industry Advisory Council) Excellence.Gov AwardsRead… Read more »
When You Need to Google Google: Tips for Using Google Apps in Federal Government
How do we use Google in the most efficient and productive way possible when working in the federal government?