The Non-Apology Apology
In politics, at work, and in our personal lives, we’ve become so bad at stating a genuine apology that you’d think the words “I’m sorry” were harder to say than “She sells seashells by the seashore.”
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.
A Great Way to Write an Awful Document
Want to write a terrible document? Stuff it with phrases like these.
The Easiest Way to Inspire in Your Meetings
Inspiring your attendees isn’t difficult at all. Here’s how you do it.
Flexibility in the Federal Workforce
One of the hardest challenges facing today’s current federal workforce is the ability to remain flexible in a continuously changing environment. Here are suggestions for success in this complex environment.
How to Make Yourself Funnier
People with no ability to see humor in a situation, or craft and deliver a joke, cannot make themselves funny. Now the good news: We can all make ourselves funnier. More good news: It’s not that difficult.
Two Things You Should Keep Out of Your Documents
You know to double-check for typos. You know to avoid slang and profanity. That’s the obvious stuff. But there are a couple of other things you need to keep out of your documents – subtler mistakes, but just as dangerous, because they can undermine your credibility and give your readers huge laughs at your expense.
If You’re Asked to Give a Presentation (and Can’t Wiggle Out of It)…
A successful presentation is a tricky task. Here are a few tips to help you make your presentations successful and memorable—and deliver the results you want.
Do You Deliver Bad News Well?
No matter how skillfully you phrase it, bad news will hurt, frustrate or anger your readers. But there is a right way and a wrong way to do it.
Why Can’t I Start This %*^@! Document?
Often what we perceive as a block is really just a flaw in our approach to writing. Here are a few common reasons that people find it hard to start a document, and some tips to help you conquer the blank page.
Managers: Get More from Your Staff Meetings
A poorly planned, poorly run meeting squanders a terrific opportunity to foster teamwork and enhance a staff’s success. Here are some tips to help you make your staff meetings the focused, productive and motivational events they should be.
