Why a Veteran Could be the Best Hire You Ever Make
I believe that the military experience provides a unique perspective, and this perspective creates a certain kind of person: a leader.
Posts Tagged: leadership
Becoming a Change Leader
For many in government, improving how things are done can seem like a daunting task. The barriers to change can seem insurmountable, but they do not have to be.
How Law and Rhetoric Can Inform Change Management
One method of avoiding conflicts and decreasing resistance which has achieved significant critical acclaim in recent years is Verbal Judo.
Building Bench Strength: Recognizing Leadership Potential in Your Team
Well, the World Series are over and regardless if you are an Indians or Cub fan, one thing you can say about both teams is that they have deep bench strength. They know how to identify talent and develop exceptional players worthy of a World Series ring. But can you say the same about your… Read more »
The 6 Types of People You Need on Your Presidential Transition Dream Team
The presidential transition is a complex process of critical national importance. You need to assemble a formidable team to navigate the inevitable and, for some, unenviable work of the presidential transition.
“You’re Making Me Crazy!” 4 Reasons Why You Clash With Coworkers
More times than not, it’s these preferences–and our different preferences– that aggravate us most about our coworkers. The reality is that we can’t force how others choose to communicate, interact with others, or how they decide to manage tasks. What we can do is reframe our thinking about our coworkers when we get frustrated with… Read more »
Ooops, My Bad: How To Take Feedback As A Manager
Here’s a secret your boss doesn’t want you to know: we don’t always get it right. Shocking, right? But seriously, how we handle those opportunities as leaders is where we can set ourselves apart. Here’s a couple ‘No-No’s’ that I’ve committed since in my recent position change that I hope you can learn from.
Leaders Don’t Blame Other People
I know you have heard these words spoken before: “It’s not my fault!” And when I hear these words from someone in a leadership position, that “leader” quickly loses credibility with me. That is because leaders don’t blame other people when something goes wrong.
Journey of Discovery: Interview with Dr. Ellen Stofan, NASA Chief Scientist
Dr. Ellen Stofan joined me on The Business of Government Hour to explore her role, NASA’s science priorities, efforts at promoting science, technology engineering and mathematics (STEM) education, and space science successes. Here’s an overview of our conversation.
The Best Approach to Supporting Young Professionals
Finding a mentor is the most important advice I give when growing your career. Professional networking is the other, but how do you do it? Many agree with the importance but the question is should government or private industry help build a professional network for its employees?