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Managing Yourself – Step 8: Becoming a Real Leader
There is a lot of focus on cultivating leadership. But leadership means much more than power and success. Learn how you can become a real leader.
Quick Tips for Driving Productive Debate
When we make quick decisions in relative isolation, others are left in the dark trying to understand the rationale behind the decision. The result being delays in execution. That’s why becoming a Debate Maker is key to improved leadership.
Giving Thanks to the Trailblazers
During this Thanksgiving season, GovLoop is thankful for the many women who are currently breaking barriers to achieve intersectional gender equality. These inspiring women in government have paved the way for future generations of female politicians and public servants.
Inspiring Things to Read, Follow, Watch and Listen
Taking a step back to gain some perspective can lead to clearer thinking or better ideas and is essential to personal and professional development. The best way to gain some perspective is to pursue lots of different subjects that interest you. Check out where we get our inspiration.
Coping and Stepping Back in the Wake of Tragedy
Self-care looks different for everyone, but it’s important to take care of yourself and give yourself time to heal. Here are some ways to recharge and practice self-care in the aftermath of a tragedy.
How To Fix Your Analysis Paralysis
Analysis paralysis is an easy trap to fall into anytime there’s uncertainty. For government employees, that can be said about pretty much every decision you’ll make in your career. Here are some tips and tricks that can help.
8 Dos and Don’ts for Discussing Politics at Work
Sometimes, it’s impossible to resist discussing politics at the office. If you’re going to do so, use these 8 do’s and don’ts.
Make DevOps a Reality at Your Agency
Agencies are embracing digital channels to better engage their audiences, increase their reach, become more transparent and even improve efficiency. As a result, daily operations and IT teams are more closely tied to developers and the production cycles they leverage. That process of collaboration and coordination, when executed effectively, is called DevOps.
The Importance of Paid Parental Leave
The White House recently announced its budget for the upcoming year. One interesting line item had to do with paid parental leave. Specifically, the new budget proposes funding six weeks of paid leave for any new parents. There’s some discussion about whether the plan is valid for economic and logistical reasons. Nevertheless, it raises aRead… Read more »