The Tennis Ball Theory – How Leaders are Like Dogs
The real test of leaders, and what they won’t so loudly talk about, is focus and follow-through.
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If You’re Going to Be a Leader, Know Your Role
If you have decided to become a leader, please recognize that to manage people requires a great level of commitment and sacrifice. Know your role as a leader so that you can guide your employees to recognize their respective roles.
How to Increase Your Personal Power With Authentic Compliments
Authentic compliments are an excellent method of communication that has the ability to increase your influence with your coworkers, and improve your personal power.
Your Summer Reading List for a More Successful Career
Pick up one of these books about leadership, public speaking, negotiations, productivity, and other knowledge important to success in the public sector, and you’ll learn lessons that can improve your professional standing while taking a much-deserved break.
3 Rules for Staying Positive and Proud as Federal Employees
Feds face constant change, including big changes in chains of command and our agencies’ goals and priorities. In the face of change, my best advice is to maintain a sense of pride in your work, keep things in perspective, and find ways to support your colleagues and ask for their support in return. Here are… Read more »
And the NextGen Public Service Awards Finalists Are…
Each year, the NextGen Public Service Awards recognizes public servants who have gone above and beyond to serve their communities and organizations. This year over 120 public servants were nominated by their peers. A selection committee of current and former government employees selected thirty finalists. Whether they work for federal, state, or local government, theRead… Read more »
Expert Ways to Welcome Women to the Tech Community
Women employed in technology are facing an uphill battle. The tech community has come a long way toward better supporting and incorporating women into their culture, but there is room for more improvement.
Women in Gov are Awesome because…
We have Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day. But here at GovLoop, we like to celebrate women everyday. So, I asked my fellow GovLoopers why they think women in government are particularly awesome. They had some pretty great answers, as you can see below! We hope you enjoy our photos and shout outs. WeRead… Read more »
What Government Leaders Can Learn from Sports Champions
I believe taking inspiration from the wonderful world of sports can equip us to be better government leaders. Want to be a champion? Want to turn your workplace team into a dynasty for the ages? Here are three key areas where we can learn from our favorite coaches, players, and sports personalities.
8 Books to Help You Set Your Career Goals
Have you reached your limit with the presidential election? Are you looking for something else to occupy your time this summer? Why not use the next few months to start (or continue) setting career goals for yourself?