What Personality Assessments You Should Take

Personality assessments are great tools in a variety of situations.

4 Steps for Talking to Men about Women in Gov

In a previous post, we discussed the importance of including men in conversations about women’s advancement in government. But let’s face it. That’s easier said than done. Talking to men about women’s issues can be uncomfortable. You might meet ambivalence, resistance, or even outright disdain. Alternatively, you might just have no idea how to relateRead… Read more »

Hey IT! Cut Me Some Slack!

I just wish IT would embrace shadow IT a little more.

6 Expert Tips To Become a More Persuasive Person

Tap into expert behavioral and decision sciences to improve your ability to persuade others to support the mission.

Is Engagement Overrated?

Let’s search for a more realistic picture of employee engagement. Could it be that we need both engaged and disengaged employees for true engagement?

Knock, Knock. Who’s There? Open-Door Policy?

Recently, I sat down with an associate analyst (AA) in state government to talk “shop.” Here’s how the conversation went.

Need Some Citizen Engagement In Your Life?

Short of mind control, implementing programs that require public participation need some work. Ever wanted to get into the mind of someone who has done it, and done it successfully?

Communicating Up and Down from the Middle

Taking the time to “understand the other person” and listen to “emotions behind words” will not only enhance your communication skills, but build trust with your career and life partners.

How Federal Government Can Operate Virtually

Telework is not a thing. It’s a means to an end. The real conversation needs to be about the federal government operating in a fully virtual environment.

Blinding with Science: 7 Steps for Clearer Communication

Here are seven practical steps for communicating science to non-scientists.

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