Coping With an Unpredictable Leader
What can you do when the top dog at your organization is the one with the reckless mood swings?
Posts Tagged: leadership
Sowing the Seed of Career Success
A good network is a like a garden – it requires constant care and feeding. In the same way, building and nurturing a good, reliable roster of contacts requires an on-going commitment. Here’s how you can maintain good upkeep on your professional networks.
How To Fix Your Analysis Paralysis
Analysis paralysis is an easy trap to fall into anytime there’s uncertainty. For government employees, that can be said about pretty much every decision you’ll make in your career. Here are some tips and tricks that can help.
Leadership Strategies for Attracting Top Talent in Government
Have you ever worked for a manager who you would follow if they left the department or organization? What is it about these leaders who consistently attract and retain top talent?
How to Run Brainstorming Sessions in Government: Part 2
Brainstorming sessions that are not well planned and executed are a waste of everyone’s time. Here are some of our tips and tricks to make sure all your meetings run smoothly.
Practicing Mindful Leadership
Taking the time to reflect, ground ourselves and practice self-care has a positive impact on both our professional development and our overall well-being. Though mindfulness won’t necessarily eliminate the stressors in our lives and workplace, it gives us the tools “to handle our stress and worry in a healthier way.”
DOJ Marks 60-Years of Civil Rights Law Enforcement
In case you missed it, the month of September marks the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Division (CRD) of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ).
Leadership Styles from Game of Thrones Leaders
Last week saw the season seven finale of the HBO hit series, Game of Thrones. While fans may feel left out in the cold waiting for the series finale (over 550 plus days away but hey who’s counting), now is a great opportunity to reflect on how the show’s three key players’ (Cersei Lannister, Jon… Read more »
Active Listening Happened When I Gave Them My Knees
Active listening means being both physically and mentally ready to listen. It also means exploring the other person’s words by drawing them out through the use of open-ended, thought-provoking questions.
3 Critical Shifts for Government Leaders
Government leaders are going to have to adapt moving forward.