Geography is Destiny
Geography is destiny.” It is a phrase that owes its origin to early theories of geopolitics. It’s originally credited to Napoleon, prior to his army invading Russia. Here’s what it has to do with redistricting.
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Fixing the Perception of Mistrust in Government
The perception that government cannot be trusted is a very real problem. What can you do to help restore citizen trust?
Hoarding or Purging: What’s a Leader to Do?
Leaders need to know what they should hoard and what they should purge. The key is finding the right balance in terms of time, people and guiding principles.
3 Must-Have Leadership Qualities
The basic question that I ask when answering whether I consider someone a leader or not is whether people are following them.
Procurement: Getting The Most Out Of Your Demo Day
Choosing a new technology vendor will impact your agency for years. By taking note of the suggestions above, agencies can capitalize on their in-person interactions with potential vendors, from meeting prep to live demos and Q&A. If you can make potential vendors prove their worth on demo day, you can be that much more confident… Read more »
The Benefits of Improv for Government Officials
“Imagination is more important than knowledge.” – Albert Einstein (The genius professor was right, but perhaps someone should have bought him a comb.) In order to have effective governance skills, government officials must be able to listen organically, navigate change wisely and be flexible in creative problem solving. Listening is about really taking in whatRead… Read more »
Making a Difference: Lessons from Peace Corps
In 1985, I joined the Peace Corps and began my service in Congo, Central Africa. I was an idealistic young man with a naively expansive view of my ability to help people and bring about meaningful change in their lives. The challenges and frustrations I experienced as a Peace Corps volunteer provided important life lessons… Read more »
Leadership Trickles Down
Reframing how you approach teams can have a profound impact on process, products and — most importantly — people.
Between Mavens and Mansplainers: A Guide to Better Meetings
In government, no one really accomplishes anything all by themselves, which means that meetings are a fact of life. You can make them more or less successful by taking steps to learn the behaviors that aid or inhibit your efforts.
This Year: Give the Gift of Space
This year, forget the fruitcake and give your teams the gift of space.