Leadership
I Would Like to Apologize–Or at Least Create the Appearance of an Apology
The "non-apology, apology" is common in public life today. Here is a classic example.
Leadership
Explore the latest leadership tips and career development guidance for federal employees looking to grow, lead, and advance. This category covers workplace leadership skills, communication strategies, career advancement advice, team management, professional development, and federal workforce leadership best practices. Find practical insights from our authors on becoming a more effective leader, improving performance, and navigating leadership challenges in today’s federal workplace.
Leadership
Think Like Your Reader
Always try to think like your readers when you write. The more you can see things from their point of view, the more effective your writing will be.
Leadership
Revolutionizing Government in 5 Minutes or Less
Making a small change that can result in significant improvement may be simpler than you think.
Leadership
Quiz Yourself: Do You Know How to Run an Effective Meeting?
This quiz will give you insights into how to create the right meeting culture and make your meetings more productive.
Leadership
A Disgruntled Email Recipient Breaks His Silence
To email writers everywhere... from email readers everywhere... we're begging you: Please stop sending us emails that look like this.
Leadership
Epiphanies Are Overrated
The author suggests not waiting for an epiphany to begin working, but rather just going ahead and starting the project.
Federal Workforce News
How to Jumpstart Your Creativity Muse
Need to summon your creativity in a hurry? Here are a few techniques to trick your muse (which is really the only way) into helping.
Leadership
From the ‘Disgruntled Employee Handbook’ Files: THE SUGGESTION BOX (Part 1)
Dear ABC Agency Management: First, I’d like to thank you for establishing this Suggestion Box and for inviting us employees to share our thoughts and ideas for improving the…
Leadership
You Say Half As Much With Double-Talk
The author suggests writing to the person who will be reading your work to avoid what he calls "double-talk."
Leadership
Apostrophe Catastrophes‎
The author provides some tips on proper use of apostrophes in your writing.