Lessons Learned from Being a Supportive Leader
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Posts Tagged: lessons learned
Lessons Learned as an Absentee Landlord
Sometimes being a government employee involves relocation, which can leave you with the decision to become a landlord or not. This featured blogger learned a lot from his decision to rent.
Say YES to the Mess – Lessons in Failing Fast
8 lessons learned from failing fast on innovative projects.
Dos and Don’ts for Millennials in Civil Service
Are you a millennial in civil service? Know what you need to do and what you definitely shouldn’t do.
What to Expect When You’re Not Expecting (To be a Fed)
Tips for keeping your federal career on track.
Leadership in Governance: Lessons Learned from HealthCare.gov
HealthCare.gov had its issues, but it also had its successes. Learn about better leadership in governance.
5 Things You Should Never Do Again
I’ve been spending some time on that theme of lessons learned as we grow older and gain experience in our professional lives. Maybe you can set aside some time in the next week or so, to reflect on in the impact in your life of past bad behavior, or mistakes, and identify ways to reset… Read more »
Accepting the Unexpected – Lessons from the Pope’s Visit
The pope is in D.C. and I got to see him yesterday during the Papal parade. Although the experience was unforgettable, the events leading up to the parade were nerve-racking and stressful. How could something so joyous bring me so much stress? As I strolled the streets of D.C. (at 5 AM) to head toRead… Read more »
Epic Mistakes: Houston, We Have A Problem
Everybody makes everyday mistakes at work; we send out the wrong letter or jam the copier until it breaks. Although those mistakes aren’t fun, they are also not catastrophic. Epic mistakes are the ones that keep people up at night. An epic mistake can strike out of nowhere, and suddenly your whole world is inRead… Read more »
Your Next Accomplishment Might Start With a Strikeout
Throughout high school, I played baseball for the Liverpool Warriors. Wearing number 9, I was part of a tight knit group. Many of us had been playing baseball together since little league, so we were all close friends that had essentially grown up together. I’ve got a lot of great memories from my time playingRead… Read more »