First Time Serving on a Board?
I’ve been fortunate to have had the opportunity to serve on several boards and advisory committees over the last 15 years, including as a nonprofit board chair. Here are some of the things I learned along the way
Leadership
How to Avoid Silo Thinking
Some time ago at the state of Nebraska, we recognized it was inefficient for our technology resources to work in IT silos. Prior to consolidation, an IT silo existed in every individual agency. As any productive business would do, we began working to break down each legacy silo across the enterprise through organizational and technological… Read more »
How to be an Influential Employee
Any employee, regardless of their position, has the potential to be a leader within their organization.
Changing of the Seasons, Changes in Ourselves
The turning of the seasons is a natural time to reflect, to think about where we are in our journey and where we’d like to go.
5 Risks of Being a Leader
Becoming a thriving leader means stepping outside of your comfort zone and taking on new risks. Simply put, risk is exposure to harm. As a leader, the risks are plentiful.
Keeping Things Straight
Despite the Supreme Court victory for marriage equality, the battle for workplace protections based on gender identity and sexual orientation is far from over.
Meet the NextGen Award Winners
The NextGen Awards highlight the work and leadership of some of our country’s most innovative and dedicated public servants.
Change Goes Better When Staff Feel Appreciated
When employees feel truly appreciated for what they do and who they are, resistance to change can be reduced significantly.
Make Your Mentorship One to Remember
A quality mentorship can be instrumental in advancing your career, but be ready to put in the work needed to make it successful.
Leading in Data by Asking the Right Questions
Leaders are responsible for understanding their data, even if they don’t have all of the answers. At a minimum, they should create a culture of strong data stewardship and governance, capable of answering these questions.