Business and the Lack of Margin in Our Lives
Not leaving extra space in our lives (with our time, energy and finances) creates significant, but predictable stress for us. Here’s how to build in more margins for it.
Protecting Ourselves from a Passive-Aggressive Co-worker
Protecting ourselves from a passive-aggressive co-worker is to reaffirm that self-preservation is not paranoia. Here are tips to protect yourself.
Why Your City Should Create Talent, Not Just Attract It
Prioritizing attracting talent over growing it locally is like running on a treadmill hoping you’ll win the marathon. Instead, government officials and community leaders should prioritize accessible training opportunities for individuals already living in the region.
Is an Unfair Workplace Causing a Spike in Your Blood Pressure?
May is National High Blood Pressure Education month. In recognition of the month, I urge everyone to integrate stress management practices into their daily routine. Engage in self-care because an unfair workplace can impose havoc on the human body
Insight from the Top Federal Entrepreneurs of 2018
There is no shortage of good ideas but there is a shortage of people driven enough to execute on them.
What Public Servants Can Learn from the Royal Wedding
It is a long way from Windsor Castle to city hall. Still, public relations at any level depend on how well the individuals involved play their roles on their own respective stages.
3 Ways to Reduce IT Budgets in the Public Sector
Growing up I was told that there’s no such thing as a “free lunch.” While that may be true, it turns out that from IT’s perspective you can get a meal that’s cheap and good for you.
Will Your Website Get You Sued?
In 2017, almost 500 companies were sued in federal court for having websites that are inaccessible—i.e., not fully usable by people with disabilities. Here’s what you need to know to protect your organization.
A 3-Minute Guide to How Government Agencies Should Handle “Content Governance”
“Content governance” describes how decisions about your online content are made and implemented across your organization.
Are You Embracing the Principles of a Modern Digital Government?
Are you just starting out with digital communications, moving paper bulletins to emails? Or have you been running paperless and automated end-to-end agenda management for years?