Why It’s Time to Ditch People-Pleasing
Too much people-pleasing can affect our sanity and wellbeing and doesn’t even really help us to advance our careers the way we think it does. Here’s how you can ditch your people-pleasing tendencies.
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Networking from a Place of Service
When you are networking, you shouldn’t look at it like a short-term, self-serving relationship. If you can reframe it, think about how networking can actually be a lasting and durable connection that serves everybody involved.
The Power of Perception
Perception is a funny thing. It can change so much between our internal view and the way others view us externally.
Federal Govies: 3 Reasons to Attend the Granicus National Summit in D.C.
It’s that time again: The annual Granicus National Summit is taking place right here in Washington, D.C. on April 3. And this year, we have 28 government and industry speakers lined up to present on new trends in digital engagement and modernization in the public sector.
Generational Differences in the 5 Languages of Appreciation
One of the most frequently asked questions I receive when I’m training groups is: “Are there generational differences related to the 5 languages of appreciation?” The simple answer is: Yes, there are.
The Hawaii False Alarm Debacle: Lessons for Leaders
The good news is, there are lessons from this incident that leaders in any government organization can learn from.
Empowering Corporate Empathy
Influence is the foundation to creating corporate empathy.
Quiz: What’s Your Conflict Management Style?
Take GovLoop’s quiz to walk through five scenarios and learn whether you’re an avoider, collaborator, competitor, compromiser or accommodator.
5 Languages Spotlight: Acts of Service
In honor of Random Acts of Kindness Week, we wanted to focus on some of the best ways to show authentic appreciation to those who are encouraged by acts of service.
Subject of Office Gossip?
Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me. Is that true? Words can be hurtful.