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.
Posts By Dr. Marleen Greenleaf
Listening as a Leadership Skill: Strengthening Constituent Engagement in Government
In government, listening is more than courtesy — it’s a leadership skill. When leaders truly listen, constituent engagement becomes more meaningful, responsive, and effective.
Leading Former Peers: Navigating Authority, Trust and Boundaries
One of the most delicate leadership transitions is supervising people who were once peers. Navigating this shift requires clarity, consistency, and emotional intelligence.
Rebuilding Trust From the Inside Out: Why Employee Engagement Shapes Public Confidence
In government, listening is more than courtesy — it’s a leadership skill. When leaders truly listen, constituent engagement becomes more meaningful, responsive, and effective.
From Individual Contributor to Leader: What New Supervisors Often Overlook
Stepping into a supervisory role requires more than new responsibilities — it requires a shift in mindset. Many new leaders struggle not because they lack skill, but because they underestimate the transition itself.
Creating a Culture of Continuous Improvement in Government
Continuous improvement in government isn’t about perfection — it’s about progress. Small, consistent changes can lead to better outcomes for everyone.
Navigating Change: Strategies for Government Entities to Adapt and Thrive
Change in government is inevitable—but thriving through it requires transparency, communication, and a people-first approach.
Simplifying Bureaucracy: Streamlining Processes for Better Outcomes
Simplifying bureaucracy isn’t cutting corners — it’s cutting confusion. Smarter processes empower teams to deliver better results with less frustration.
Transforming Government Workplaces: The Role of Organizational Leadership
Organizational leadership can turn government workplaces into hubs of trust, inclusion and innovation and help agencies thrive amidst uncertainty.
Overcoming Barriers to Data Adoption in Government
What’s holding your agency back from becoming truly data-driven? Explore common roadblocks to data adoption — and how to overcome them.