Cultivating a Growth Mindset
A growth mindset can be the difference between accomplishing our goals or letting them go. Here are some practical tips to cultivate yours.
Posts Tagged: professional development
10 Reasons to Invest in Your Professional Development
How far would you go to invest in your professional development? What would you do if your organization didn’t have enough funding to pay for a training or workshop that contributed to your growth? What if your boss didn’t approve of your training request? These are central questions that represent possible roadblocks, hoops and challengesRead… Read more »
Riding the Waves of Change in Your Government Career Like a Ronin
Ronins were masterless samurais in feudal Japan — and, it turns out, are excellent models for navigating uncertain job markets in contemporary culture.
How to Be an Authentic Thought Leader
Thought leaders are well-known experts and innovators in a particular subject, whom people turn to for insights and ideas. There’s a path to becoming an authentic, truly helpful thought leader.
Career Development is a Personal Responsibility
Responsibility for your career development starts with you. Here are five proven ways to succeed.
Are You Still an Expert? How Would You Know?
You moved from management to leadership, and you’re not sure if you’re good at it. Here are three ways to know if you’re on the right path and continuing to develop.
They Said “Great Job!”… Now What? Three Responses to Get the Feedback You Want
You just presented to a group of your colleagues and leadership and hear “great job” as they leave the room. How do you respond? The wrong answer ultimately may hurt you.
How to Make Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Real at Your Agency
Last year’s executive order on diversity, equity and inclusion in federal agencies built on a history of efforts at nondiscrimination. But sometimes those efforts get bogged down. Here’s how to change that — and make diversity, equity and inclusion a reality at your agency.
Recognize Habits That Hold Us All Back
Today’s problems with gender equity won’t be solved without new ways to get past ingrained mindsets. Here’s how to do that.
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