How to Survive in a Demoralizing Workplace

Here are three types of demoralizing workplaces, and what you can do to survive.

10 Must-Read Books for Women in Government

Through GovFem, we’re hoping to provide resources and advice to help our female GovLoopers working in government. Unfortunately, that won’t happen overnight. In the meantime, check out my top ten book suggestions for women looking to get ahead in their career: Ask for It: How Women Can Use the Power of Negotiation toRead… Read more »

Honing Your Lateral Management Skills

The benefit to the team grows exponentially when all members of the team (i.e., not just managers) can effectively manage laterally.

Excelling at A New Job: Stories from The Front Line

The first few weeks of any job are stressful. You have to learn new ways of doing things, adapt to office culture, and establish a new network. These challenges are exacerbated when it’s your first full time job. I talked to former GovLoop Marketing Fellow, Natasha Dabrowski, about her experiences with her first few weeks.

5 Things That Could Be Stopping You From Your Next Promotion

Have you noticed you are consistently being passed for that coveted promotion? Here are five things you might be doing wrong.

9 LinkedIn Hacks to Boost Your Profile’s Visibility

To gain that attention, you need to put your best digital foot forward by showcasing the attributes that make you stand out as a professional. And to do this, you need to go beyond LinkedIn best practices.

Early Mistakes We Made in Gov

One of my favorite professional development books is “Mistakes I Made at Work” by Jessica Bacal. It’s a compilation of 25 essays from influential women who admittedly made a few early detours on their road to success. I love the book because it not only offers some real advice for your early career, but itRead… Read more »