Prepping for a Debt Ceiling Showdown
To arm you with information, here’s what you need to know about this year’s debt ceiling deadline.
Career
The Foundations of Leadership Succession Planning
To prepare new leaders and create a talent pipeline, agencies can take a strategic approach that begins long before leaders make their exit. A strong succession plan leverages reliable information about workers’ strengths, career ambitions and potential to prepare the next generation of leaders in anticipation of workforce changes.
All the World’s a Stage- Public Speaking Tips (Act II)
Last week, in the first blog of this two-part series, I discussed how theater experience helped with public speaking in my professional journey and how some of the lessons I learned could be applied to a career in the public sector. This week, let’s discuss some concrete ideas that you can practice next time youRead… Read more »
The Journey of a Millennial Federal Government Employee
Here are some of the lessons I learned on my path into federal employment — and some of these lessons likely transcend career fields.
Turn Any Job Into a Career Catapult – Maximize the Detour
Not quite following your professional passion yet? Turn any job into a career catapult, with five simple steps to maximize any career detour.
7 Fun Halloween Costume Ideas Inspired by Government
Halloween is nearly here. Don’t let choosing a Halloween costume scare you. There’s costume inspiration everywhere—including in government.
A Change in the Air
Have you ever considered buying that fancy new media console from IKEA, but after taking a glance at the manual and all the complicated instructions that come along with it, thought twice about it? Some manuals and processes are so complex they prevent us from moving forward with something before we even really get started.Read… Read more »
4 Ways Introverts Can be Heard in Team Meetings
As a team leader, encouraging your whole team to bring their thoughts and opinions to the table takes intentional planning, but has the potential to bring out the best in each team member. Here are a few tips to cultivate a productive environment for your whole team during your next meeting.
10 Tips for Communicating Agency Goals to Your Employees
It’s important that leaders at all levels of an organization effectively communicate these goals with their employees. Clearly defining agency goals helps give employees direction and can energize their efforts if they understand what they are working toward. Here are ten tips on the best ways for communicating and engaging your employees in broader agency… Read more »
Tips for Acing Your Next Interview
So you landed a job interview. Congratulations! You probably beat out dozens, or hundreds, of competitors to rank among the best and the brightest. So go ahead, savor your victory, crank the sound track to Rocky, and run some victory laps around your cube. Then, start preparing for your interview. Why? Because of the paradox… Read more »