Become the Master of Meetings
We’ve all been to boring meetings. Some of us have probably led them. But there are ways to have better ones in the future, and we’ve got tips to help.
Posts Tagged: leadership
Beware of “Bias Toward Action”
Government leaders, if the “bias toward action” fad hits your workplace, resist the urge to jump on board right away.
Bringing Dialogue Back to Government
What we need is a resurgence of dialogue: relating, attuning and authentically relating to one another. Bringing dialogue back to government would be good for all of us.
Tap into Your Inner Four-Year-Old: Ask “Why?”
Tapping into your inner inquisitive four-year-old by asking “why” will shed light on the rationale (or lack thereof) of processes and procedures. A greater understanding will improve future decisions on necessary change or developments.
Managing Yourself – Step 6: Developing Charm
It’s an age-old truth that most of our success in life comes from our ability to work with other people. Charm – the ability to be liked by others – is a large factor in that. This post offers six principles to get us started.
4 Tips To Help You Communicate Bad News
It’s never easy to communicate bad news. However, the way you handle the situation can make the difference in how the message is received.
Banking Talent: Earning Dividends on Your Brand
As the saying goes, “a rolling stone gathers no moss.” This post examines the long-term benefits of staying in your government post for an extended period for your brand.
When You Must Herd Cats
No matter how good of a leader you are, you will eventually have to herd cats (and sometimes they have claws). Here’s how you can navigate without a scratch.
Benefits of Moving Around in Government
Moving is not for the risk averse. In fact, it’s quite the opposite. It takes a certain boldness and willingness to venture off the beaten path into the unknown. The benefits of moving around in government are many – less tangible but impactful in very noticeable ways.
Whose Meeting is this Anyway?
Research from studies indicate meetings can often be unproductive, time consuming and create more questions than answers. This may be the result of not being C.L.E.A.R. Here are some things to consider.