5 Things You Need to Know About Federal News From the Past Month
Changes in federal government keep coming fast. That’s why GovLoop gives you these monthly recaps of federal news that may affect agency management and employment.
Leadership
Here’s How to Unclutter Your Workspace and Clear Your Mind
Whether you work in an outside office, telecommute from home, or do some of both each week, having an organized workspace can help you be more productive each day, and I believe, reduce your stress.
4 Lessons Leaders Can Learn from Fishing
Whether fishing for food necessary for sustainment of our bodies or for recreation purposes, fishing can provide us with some valuable leadership lessons, including insight on patience, persistence, peace, and prosperity.
Do Emotions Belong at Work?
Leadership today is about unlearning management and relearning being human.
An Interview With Boston’s New Incident Manager
This past week, I sat down with Carissa Sacchetti, our new Incident Manager, to discuss her role and the department’s vision around incident management.
Empowering ‘Highly Sensitive’ Employees
“Highly sensitive” (HS) people process information differently than others, so small discomforts can cause them severe distress or even depression.
4 Ways to Amp Up Your Emotional Intelligence (EI)
The ability to show empathy, find possibilities in challenges, positively influence others, mitigate conflicts, contribute to team efforts, and inspire others to be their best are powerful tools for anyone with a desire to lead.
Meet the Govie Who’s Fighting Counterfeiting With Nanomaterials
Nanomaterials can be used to create unique patterns on products for identification, using markings that are impossible to replicate.
Good Teamwork May Mean Having to Hold Hands
The best teams are comprised of individuals who have a broad range of strengths, but despite their different approaches, share a commitment to a common end goal. These teams are able to remain flexible, and individual members work deliberately to develop strong bonds with one another.
5 NextGen Quotes to Keep You Inspired
Are you still reeling from the excitement of NextGen or need some motivation to get you through the day? Here are 5 quotes to start your week off strong!