Leading Former Peers: Navigating Authority, Trust and Boundaries
One of the most delicate leadership transitions is supervising people who were once peers. Navigating this shift requires clarity, consistency, and emotional intelligence.
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How to Lead With Empathy and Authority
Our discussion centered on one of the most enduring challenges for supervisors: how to lead with both empathy and authority. Read on below for takeaways from the conversation.
Why Good People Become Disengaged at Work
The most disengaged employee on your team may not be the one who cares the least.
What Law Enforcement Taught Me About Trauma-Informed Leadership
When an officer walked into a Featured Contributor’s training session straight from working a homicide, notebook open, fully present and ready to work, they unknowingly taught an important leadership lesson: The people on your team always carry more than you can see.
How to Become the Person Leaders Want to Promote
When the handholding stops, many mid‑career professionals mistake confusion for failure. Learn about the behaviors that quietly build real promotion readiness.
Rebuilding Trust From the Inside Out: Why Employee Engagement Shapes Public Confidence
In government, listening is more than courtesy — it’s a leadership skill. When leaders truly listen, constituent engagement becomes more meaningful, responsive, and effective.
The Elements of Effective AI-Focused Training: Why Traditional Models Fail
In this video interview, Tony Holmes with Pluralsight discusses how to overcome the drawbacks of many government AI-training programs.
AI Will Not Deliver Organizational Excellence. Leaders Will.
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming government, and successful agencies will develop leaders who can integrate AI into decision-making, workforce development, governance, and mission execution. Explore how AI can help public-sector leaders build more agile, resilient, and high-performing organizations prepared for future challenges.
From Compliance to Competitive Advantage: Rethinking Risk in Government
Risk management is often viewed as a compliance requirement rather than a strategic capability. However, as agencies face increasingly complex threats, emerging technologies, workforce challenges, and operational disruptions, executives must rethink how they identify, assess, and manage risk. This article examines how government leaders can transform risk management from a defensive exercise into a source… Read more »
From Individual Contributor to Leader: What New Supervisors Often Overlook
Stepping into a supervisory role requires more than new responsibilities — it requires a shift in mindset. Many new leaders struggle not because they lack skill, but because they underestimate the transition itself.