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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.

A Tip For Your Next Meeting: Demand Precise Language

By Robbie HymanFeb 24, 2013 9:41 PM Categories Leadership Leave a comment

If you don’t, you get “answers” like these…

Email and Meetings Don’t Mix

By Robbie HymanFeb 12, 2013 9:54 AM Categories Leadership Leave a comment

It’s never a good idea to send an email while you’re in a meeting.

How to Beat Writer’s Block Every Time

By Robbie HymanJan 30, 2013 3:48 AM Categories Leadership Leave a comment

Here’s a clever trick you can use to overcome writer’s block.

You Can’t Hide Your Way To Success

By Robbie HymanJan 21, 2013 10:22 AM Categories Leadership Leave a comment

If you truly want to get noticed and ultimately succeed, you need to get out and network with people in person.

Don’t Kill Your Reader

By Robbie HymanJan 13, 2013 4:52 PM Categories Leadership Leave a comment

Can a piece of writing be so bad that it physically harms the reader? Yes, if it fails what master copywriter Bob Bly calls “the breath test.”

New Year’s Resolutions for Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeJan 13, 2013 10:15 AM Categories Federal Workforce News, Leadership Leave a comment

When making New Year’s resolutions for your career, the author suggests breaking them down into easily achievable steps and celebrating your small successes. He offers suggestions you can use to improve your job situation in 2013.

MSPB: Room for Improvement in Rewarding Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJan 8, 2013 3:05 PM Categories Leadership Leave a comment

The Merit Systems Protection Board said in a recent report that federal workers generally appear to be motivated in their work, but that there is room for improvement in terms of linking rewards to employee performance.

Are You Writing Too Many Negatives Into Your Sentences?

By Robbie HymanJan 7, 2013 4:09 AM Categories Leadership Leave a comment

Avoid use of excessive negatives in your sentences to make your writing more clear.

5 Simple Tips to Improve Your Writing

By Robbie HymanDec 31, 2012 5:03 AM Categories Leadership Leave a comment

Here are five tips you can use to improve your writing.

Writing Is Like Sit-Ups

By Robbie HymanDec 26, 2012 7:21 AM Categories Leadership Leave a comment

No matter how many documents you write, how many years you spend practicing, improving your craft, you can always make yourself a better writer.

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