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.
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.”
Apostrophe Catastrophes
The author provides some tips on proper use of apostrophes in your writing.
The Right Way to Highlight Accomplishments in Your Resume
The author reminds job seekers that when describing their accomplishments, it is important to describe how they have made those accomplishments as well as how the results were achieved. He offers some guidelines for how to best do this.
Are You Really Committed To That New Thing?
The author says that it takes about 1,000 hours of committed, hard work to become competent at a difficult skill (like public speaking, for example) and about 5,000 hours to become great at it.
From the ‘Disgruntled Employee Handbook’ Files: Our Agency Director in a Cubicle
The author presents a satirical account from an employee’s perspective of a director’s decision to move his office into a cubicle.
You Have Chosen Your Current Income
The author says that there are specific actions we all take that get us to our current job and income level. She also says that modifying these in a positive way can help you boost your earning potential in your federal career.
Write More Clearly By Using Examples
A common failure in our writing is that what we write is too abstract.
Threat of Furlough – Crisis or Leadership Opportunity?
The author suggests involving federal employees in identifying opportunities for reductions in budgets to prevent the need for furloughs.
Why You Should Triple-Check Your Work
When you’re finished writing, put your document away for a while-at least a day, if possible-and then proofread it slowly. Better yet, have someone else proof it for you.
