Is “Writing a Book” on Your Bucket List?
Not where you want to be in life? The great thing is that the next five years can be completely different from the last five, if you make a few changes now.
Career
Nominate a Govie Today!
Have you ever heard of a customer comment card-in government? Neither have I, but there is a way to thank your fellow federal govies for their great work. The Partnership for Public Service has once again opened their nominations for the annual Service to America Medals (also known as the Sammies), but hurry because theRead… Read more »
What Kind of Chicken Are You?
Have we idolized the model of individual achievement to the detriment of group success?
NextGen Registration is Open
Since 2010, GovLoop and Young Government Leaders have brought together hundreds of government leaders at the two-day Next Generation of Government Training Summit. Last year, over 700 public servants representing over 50 government organizations were inspired by innovation success stories and gained important leadership skills to inspire positive change in government. Keynotes included government leadersRead… Read more »
The Paradoxical Commandments of the Federal Government
Satisfaction in these disengaging days as feds has to come from within, particularly when the good you contribute is not recognized.
5 Millennial Goals for 2016
For all the young professionals out there, here are 5 definitive goals for 2016 to enhance your career in public service.
11 Tips for a More Professional Social Media Presence
Whether you’re under re-evaluation, looking for a new job, or just want to do a little pre-spring cleaning, here are some tips on editing your social media profile and keeping it professional.
The Bias Roadmap: Warmth and Competence
Once we emotionally process someone’s likeability, we move on to the next feature of their competence.
How to Network if You’re Shy
You can’t avoid networking, but you can make it easier on yourself as a shy or introverted person. Here are five tips to make networking more comfortable for you, which in turn will increase your chances of doing it well and getting the most out of it.
New Year’s Resolutions and You
New year-new you, right? According to this post in History of the Holidays, New Year’s Resolutions date back to the Roman era. Babylonians began the tradition in March, but it was the Romans who brought the new tradition to the beginning of the year. The Romans made the change to January because January is namedRead… Read more »