When training acting takes the place of empathy and more. Saying something important or serious the politically correct way isn’t always best. Acting is about truth, honor, trust and integrity. What it is not about is “faking it” or “pretending;” that does no one any good. From an actor’s perspective, doing those things rarely endRead… Read more »
Some psychological studies assert that if someone writes down an idea and its implementation, there is close to 50% probability of it becoming a reality. If the implementation is broken down into steps that are captured in writing, the probability of being down goes up to 70%. Adding a date to each step raises thisRead… Read more »
February COMMUNITYVOICES Woody Crenshaw President of SustainFloyd will speak on “Leading and Lighting Social Change: Ag, Arts and Advocacy” Tuesday, February 28, 7:00pm The Lyric Theatre – free admission On Tuesday, February 28th at 7:00pm at the Lyric Theatre, social entrepreneur and businessman Woody Crenshaw will speak on sustainable development in Floyd County and theRead… Read more »
Previously in Sunlight Labs: Influence Explorer redesigned, James moved to Boston, and Capitol Words was released. So then why is Luigi cleaning out his desk? Where did Transparency Data go? Why is Ethan calling in to the morning check-in meeting? Find out on this episode of Labs Update! Goodbyes… Let’s start off with some terribleRead… Read more »
Once again I’m reminded of how lingering grief sits heavy on many people’s minds and bodies, hearts and souls; and yet this hulking ghost is often barely recognized in a “TNT” – “Time, Numbers, & Technology” – driven and distracted world. Actually, this psychic specter has the potential to both trigger volatility and be emotionallyRead… Read more »
From AITP:“Topic: Information Technology Career Outlook for Richmond and Central Virginia – Opportunities, Challenges and New Directions for Job Seekers in 2012 and Beyond. Date: Tuesday, Feb. 21, Networking 5:15 pm – Program – 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Location: Hilton Garden Inn at Innsbrook, 4050 Cox Road, Glen Allen, Virginia Panel members: David IngramRead… Read more »
An article in the Washington Post shared an ad that is scheduled to air this weekend by the American Federation of Government Employees, targeting the GOP’s recent legislation on federal pay and benefits. The 30-second ad is part of a modest advertising campaign that begins Sunday on TV stations in the Washington area and willRead… Read more »
Someone is in trouble and the clock is ticking. That’s why they called you. You don’t know what’s going on yet, but you know that people are counting on you to make things better. Sirens wail, lights are swirling around you, and the crack of the dispatcher’s voice from the radio say: “Roger Medic One.Read… Read more »
My announcement for two GS-11/12/13 Employee Relations Specialists closes Monday, February 13. The positions are in the Bureau of Administration and based in Rosslyn, Virginia. We’re recruiting among status candidates AND all sources. Please apply if you are experienced in employee relations/labor relations and/or administering telework, workers’ comp, and/or leave programs.
Gadi Ben-Yehuda Gov in (cyber)space! edition. From Cables to Wireless. Three senior State Department officials will sit down with Alex Howard to talk about the evolution of 21st Century Statecraft: what it means, how it is progressing, and what the future holds. Alex writes about how you can submit a question, attend the panel, orRead… Read more »