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.
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Are You the Weakest Cybersecurity Link?
IT professionals have the “hard skills” to prepare for implementing new technology and security. But, “soft skills” may be the mortar that’s holding your fortress together. Make sure that you are not the weakest cybersecurity link!
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.
When #MeToo Meets At-Will
If legislatures want their staff to feel safe, they need to put better measures in place to help safeguard staff who come forward regarding these abuses of power.
What Cyber Innovation Looks Like at DOT, DHS
There’s a growing appetite among federal CIOs to move from merely talking about transforming government IT and cyber, to actually institutionalizing change.
3 Personal Arts That Will Help You Succeed in Work and Life
Many employees err by assuming that only management and executive staff need to strive for greater emotional intelligence. Actually, fine-tuning emotional intelligence is for everyone.