How to Stop Over-Apologizing

A lot of people find it difficult to say, “I’m sorry.” However, women tend to overuse the phrase, especially in workplace communication. Here are a few ways to stop over-apologizing.

Networking Strategies for People Who Dislike Networking

Networking. It’s often seen as awkward. But it doesn’t have to be. Here, we share tips on how to effectively manage your conversation.

3 Essentials of Brevity– Because Your Audience Stopped Listening

Learning the brevity essentials will not only increase your chances of being heard and understood but will also increase your chance of success in the workplace.

Create a Culture of Continuous Learning on a Dime

Continuous learning opportunities don’t have to be expensive to be effective. Start with these ideas to kick start continuous learning in your agency.

In Something We Trust: Overcoming Challenges to Deliver Better Government Services

This column is called “In Something We Trust.” It is for and about govies who wake up, gulp coffee and show up for another day.

Why We Should Stop ‘Recognizing’ Employees and Start Appreciating Them

In many cases, recognition programs actually are backfiring and creating negative reactions among team members. In fact, the three most common reactions I receive from employees when they talk about “employee recognition” are apathy, sarcasm, and cynicism.

Executive Order Reaffirms CIO Budget, Hiring Authorities

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on May 15 that reinforces many of the provisions concerning CIOs that were previously establish by law. The order also extends term appointments for IT professionals brought in to fill critical positions.