LinkedIn vs. Facebook
LinkedIn and Facebook are not the same thing and should be treated differently. LinkedIn is a networking tool, and Facebook is a social network. It is important to understand the difference and use them each appropriately.
Career
How to Climb the Gov Career Ladder
We are nearing the holiday season, and for many of us that means heading home to face a family of loving inquisitors. They want to know when you’re getting married. Do you want kids? How is your job? Are you a manager yet? Are you running the agency? Are you basically President yet? While theRead… Read more »
Taking a Leap of Faith
Taking a chance, any chance is hard. These are my suggestions on getting you to leap.
How to Achieve Work-Life Balance
Fulfilling our work responsibilities while maintaining our personal well-being can be a lifelong struggle. But focusing on work at the expense of our health and wellness can lead to burnout, self-destructive habits and mental and physical distress.
The Most Wanted Workplace Skill
Learn why emotional intelligence is key to success in the workplace.
The Art of Reframing
Human beings are hardwired to be aware of and avoid danger, which means we are often scanning the world for negativity. So how can we learn to reframe things more positively?
This Govie Has Something to Teach About Project Management
Meet Joseph Seebode, the 2017 SAMMIE’s finalist who’s spent three decades with the Army Corps of Engineers managing massive recovery efforts and other high-impact projects.
Over and Out: Some Final Thoughts on Change
Change is neither good nor bad: it’s a constant. Learn how you can take this piece of wisdom and apply it to your government career.
4 Ways to Maintain a Relationship with Your Mentor
The end of a formal program doesn’t need to be the end of your mentorship. Here are four tips on how to successfully maintain a relationship with your mentor.
10 Tips for Getting the Most Out of Conferences
It’s conference season! Conferences are important opportunities for government employees. Learn how you can make the most out of your upcoming ones.