Leadership
Be a Storyteller
The best way to communicate an important point or insight is to put it into story form. Here's why.
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
The Most Important Key On Your Keyboard Is…
Delete. Cut. Be ruthless. Your writing will be far better.
Leadership
How Cliches Can Fail You
Metaphorical references can sometimes create confusion among colleagues.
Leadership
A Smart Meeting Agenda You Probably Haven’t Considered
“Meeting canceled. We’re all very busy, so let’s consider this hour ‘found time’ and make some progress.” Your staff will thank you.
Leadership
Why Meetings Fail
If you have to call meetings with your staff (and you should consider seriously whether or not you really do), avoid making your meetings look like this.
Leadership
Writing Is Harder Than It Seems
Writing is hard work, even if we think it isn't supposed to be.
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It’s Okay to Add a Little Humor To Your Writing
Are your emails, presentations and other work documents a little lifeless? Who says we should equate being professional with being boring?
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Watch the Sarcasm In Your Emails
Sarcasm requires gestures, facial expressions, word inflections and all sorts of tiny nonverbal cues. Your recipient can't see or hear any of these things in your email.
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Words and Phrases You Don’t Need In Your Writing
These are four words and phrases that are best left out of your written material.