Public speaking can feel daunting — especially as a supervisor who regularly manages complex information, high expectations, personnel needs and overloaded schedules. Do you know how to organize your thoughts to make an impactful presentation, while also handling nerves and unexpected questions? In a recent virtual discussion with Debbie Finklestein, a communications consultant, we examinedRead… Read more »
Building a personal brand isn’t about becoming a social media personality; it’s about developing a reputation for how you work.
When agency fragmentation is compounded by leadership that discourages disagreement, constituents may bear the consequences.
Government organizations need transparent, experience-based pipelines that prepare people to assume greater responsibility.
“What’s on your mind?” post can turn a simple question into a daily team-building exercise that rebuilds engagement. Read on to discover four practical lessons for turning everyday communication into lasting team trust.
Many government workers think that to get ahead, they need to wait for a vacancy to open, but really your power lies in shaping your next opportunity.
There are only a few days left before the NextGen Government Training Virtual Summit, and it’s a professional development opportunity you won’t want to miss. If you join us online Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, you’ll have the chance to attend career-focused sessions tailored to supporting federal, state, and local government employees as they grow in their careers.Read… Read more »
It is worth asking a different question. Not “what kind of person makes a good leader?” but “what does an organization need from the person leading it?”
Workforce development isn’t optional. When capability gaps threaten execution, learning becomes mission infrastructure.
How we learn — or that we choose to learn — is wrapped up in who we are — each of us, as an individual.