Anatomy of a Message … or: What to Say During Times of Change?

Change can be difficult for leaders at all levels to discuss with their teams. What helps? Clear, honest conversations about what will happen, why, who the change affects, and how.

Building Skills for Growth

How do you build a skills-based organization? Choose candidates for their learning potential, and then develop it. Here are some tips.

50 Things That Do Not … Um … Bore the Pants Off You

Challenged by her coach to identify 50 things that do not “suck”, one GovLoop featured contributor describes her process for re-imaging the next year and finding a cure for existential boredom.

Are You Missing the Best (and Most Obvious) Places for Leadership Development?

Leadership in action? Isn’t that what you want to learn from? The best places for it might be in your own backyard.

“I Don’t Need a Mic” (Hint: Yes, You Do)

Public speakers may be tempted to forego using microphones, but they shouldn’t: Millions of people need that audio assist. Without it, a speaker’s message may be lost.