I was looking for a book in my bookcase and As A Man Thinketh by James Allen seemed to fall off the shelf. The well-worn copy begged to be read again. So much is in limbo with the government shutdown, the thoughtful and literary words used by James Allen reminded me I can still beRead… Read more »
In today’s economy with gas prices as high as they are, timing couldn’t be much better and in our favor to officially introduce the new branch of office, the one that is going to be open when we have time, and when we need them. It’s 2013, if your not in Corporate America, or inRead… Read more »
Day #3 of the Federal Government Shutdown. I am reminded on the streets of D.C. that there are many others hurting and in need. Pictured here are some hardworking folks striking against “unfair labor” practices. They’re up early and are standing there ready, presumably willing, and able to work. At the bottom it says, “EmployerRead… Read more »
On GovLoop Insights’ DorobekINSIDER: One of the only ways to get through the horribleness that is the government shutdown is to remember all the good work that federal employees do on a daily basis. We profile a metallurgist who is saving lives on stent at a time. Not much hope in with the shutdown. TheRead… Read more »
“The PMF is the premier federal program for recruiting the nation’s most talented students into the public service. The Robertson Foundation for Government has teamed up with the social networking site GovLoop to create PathtoPMF.com as the “go-to” guide, helping prospective applicants navigate the PMF process from application to placement. PathtoPMF.com and the accompanying guideRead… Read more »
Tools, gadgets, gizmos galore. These days technology is outpacing the culture at many workplaces. You might have the tools in place to telework but not the management style. But one thing everyone can agree on is that without the tools there is no telework. In our latest guide, “Agency of the Future: Telework More ThanRead… Read more »
Summary: Many people are critical of the notion of social media experts, falsely claiming they don’t exist – and by extension implying they aren’t necessary. These criticisms, combined with the pervasiveness, low cost, and relative ease of use of social technologies, lead many people to assume (also falsely) that DIY and “give it to theRead… Read more »
Quote: “The greater danger for most of us is not that our aim is too high and we miss it, but that it is too low and we reach It.” – Michelangelo Take out a piece a paper and pencil. Draw to dots, one on the far right and the other on the far left.Read… Read more »
When you show up for work tomorrow, the 4th quarter will be in play. We all love a 4th quarter comeback. Why not let that comeback be you. That’s right, three quarters down, and one to go.. are you going to use it to finish the year strong? Think about it…the year is now 75%Read… Read more »
Welcome to the continuing series of discussions with thought leaders who are bringing new and innovative solutions to the challenges government faces in delivering services to the citizen. +++++++ My guest for this episode is Co-Chairwoman of the Planning Board for the Town of Ipswich Massachusetts, Heidi Paek. Heidi and I discuss a range ofRead… Read more »