3 Tricks for Creating PowerPoint Presentations with Less Agony
My favorite PowerPoint tricks that can help you become more adept at creating awesome presentations.
3 Steps to Inspire Your Team Without Paying Them (Or Without Paying Them More)
As a leader of more than a dozen volunteer organizations and a founder of three not-for-profit organizations, I have extensive experience in trying to motivate people who are extremely talented but aren’t financially reimbursed for their time. In addition, as a supervisor in government work, I know the challenges of inspiring employees who are olderRead… Read more »
Rethinking Compensation in Federal Hiring
By changing the laws governing recruitment and attitudes about compensation, the government may stand a chance of attracting and retaining highly trained and in-demand professionals as federal employees.
Millennials in Government – How to Attract the Next-Generation Workforce
The focus now has to be on attracting the next generation of workers to government — but how do you do it?
5 Tips to Strengthen the Public Procurement Workforce
Suggestions for how government leaders can ensure that procurement offices are able to best contribute to mission.
5 Ways to Create a Positive Work Environment
Never settle for mediocrity or lower your performance standards for anyone because at the end of the day, it is your very own reflection that will stare at you the harshest.
6 Red Flags To Watch Out For When Hiring Your Next Employee
Drawbacks related to bad hiring decisions are endless. Thus, be mindful of what to look for in candidates during the hiring process. Here are six hiring red flags.
Inspiring Quotes From America’s Great Thinkers and Doers
Here are some quotes from many of America’s great thinkers and doers as inspiration for your Fourth of July holiday.
“Merciless Indian Savages”
I have a colleague who celebrates Independence Day by reading out loud the Declaration of Independence with her neighbors, friends and family. I asked her, “When you get to the part of this sacred document that says, “merciless Indian savages,” what do you do?” She replied, “We just sort of gloss over it.” The 3Read… Read more »
How Unused Sick Leave Impacts Your Retirement Annuity
Of all the benefits provided by the federal government, have you ever stopped to consider the benefits of your unused sick leave?