Creating Space to Think: Why Stillness Is a Leadership Skill
Stillness is often undervalued. Yet leaders who intentionally create space to think make clearer decisions and lead more effectively.
Posts By Dr. Marleen Greenleaf
The Cost of Constant Urgency: Why Leaders Must Protect Focus and Energy
When everything feels urgent, leaders lose the ability to focus. Protecting energy isn’t indulgent — it’s essential to sustainable public service.
Burnout Isn’t a Personal Failure: Reframing Well-Being in Public Service
Burnout is frequently treated as an individual problem, but it’s systemic. Reframing well-being starts with leadership awareness and accountability.
Career Pivots in Public Service: When Change Is Strategic, Not Reactive
Career changes in public service don’t always signal dissatisfaction. Sometimes, they reflect clarity, growth and intentional leadership.
AI in Government Doesn’t Replace Judgment — It Demands Better Leadership
Artificial intelligence is reshaping government work—but technology alone doesn’t make better decisions.
Leading Through Uncertainty Without Losing Your Team
Periods of uncertainty test leadership more than moments of stability. How leaders show up can steady their teams — or deepen disengagement.
Demystifying AI for Non-Technical Leaders: What You Actually Need to Know
You don’t need to be a data scientist to lead in an AI-enabled workplace. What leaders need most is clarity, context, and the confidence to ask the right questions.
Change Fatigue in Government: Recognizing It and Leading Through It
Recognizing and addressing change fatigue can help leaders sustain engagement and strengthen morale.
Engagement Fatigue Is Real: How Leaders Can Reconnect Disengaged Teams
Employee fatigue doesn’t always appear as traditional burnout; often it shows up as disengagement and diminished enthusiasm. Rejuvenating these employees requires more than motivational speeches.
When Leadership Feels Lonely: Supporting Yourself as a New Supervisor
Stepping into leadership can be isolating, especially for new supervisors. Learning how to support yourself is essential to leading others well.