Is Your Brain Limiting Your Federal Success?
Thanks to the way our brains work, we have a built-in tendency to see what we want to see as well as what we expect to see. The author says this has implications for employees in their federal careers.
Leadership
From writing to advancing in your career, you will find tips from our authors on how to become a better leader in your job.
Working with Idiots and Getting Better Results
If you are not seeing the results you expect from political and organizational leaders, then demand the application of better methods.
How to Communicate Clearly in a Disagreement
There will inevitably be times when you disagree with your co-workers on various issues. The author offers some tips for handling disagreements at work gracefully.
This is Literally the Stupidest Thing I’ve Heard in My Life
People use the term “literally” a lot. Do you? Are you misusing it?
Moving? Save Money and Reduce Stress with These Tips
If you find yourself facing a move during your federal career, the author offers some important tips for you to keep in mind to help reduce the hassle that always comes with making such a big change.
Revolutionizing Government in 5 Minutes or Less
The 2014 Next Generation of Government Summit will be held July 24-25 in Washington, DC. The objective of the conference is to provide “…opportunities for emerging leaders to further enhance their day-to-day career and the betterment of government overall.”
A Great Way to Deal With Stress
When you realize this little-understood fact about stress, it becomes a lot easier to ignore.
A Government Program That Has Withstood the Test of Time
Too often in government, new initiatives and programs are introduced that are embraced by the few and dismissed by the many. One of the few programs that have withstood the test of time (26 years) is the Baldrige Performance Excellence Program.
A Surefire Way To Summon Creative Inspiration When You Need It
Ever faced an overwhelming task and didn’t know how to start? Don’t worry – this trick works every time.
The Passive Aggressive Files: When Your Colleagues Can’t Quite Tell You the Truth
You can’t avoid speaking or writing unpleasant truths by using the passive voice. Here’s why.
