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AUTHOR ARCHIVES
Sarah Agan
Director, Corner Alliance Inc.
Sarah Agan is a regular contributor to Excellence in Government. She has spent the past 17 years working with clients across the federal government with a focus on helping individuals and organizations thrive. She is a Director at Corner Alliance Inc.
The Seduction of Being 'Busy'
May 24, 2013 My husband is tired of hearing me say “I’m so busy.” I’m tired of hearing me say it too. Often, I talk about this overwhelm as if I’m the busiest person around. Truth is, I don’t know anyone who isn’t busy. Perhaps this is the new world order for those ...
Why You Need 180 Seconds of Silence
April 15, 2013 What’s the best thing to do for your crazy-busy, super stressed out, overachieving team? 180 seconds of silence. Some background: Last week a colleague and I were designing a short strategy meeting for one of the federal offices we work with. Our client was late to the planning call and, ...
The 4 Times You Should Say Exactly What You Think
February 22, 2013 The week after Thanksgiving I had the privilege of hearing Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner speak to a group of Treasury employees and contractors. Someone asked him what he thought were things that were really important for his successor to do/think about. I’m going to paraphrase what he said, but one ...
Making Anything Possible: My Dog, Journaling and the Gift of Perspective
February 14, 2013 On April 16, 2010 we got the call from Costa Rica. It was the call that I feared most and that I knew one day would come. My husband Robert’s mother Theresa was dead. The neighbor saw her through the kitchen window, on the floor, there was no question she ...
Do You Have a Brag Partner?
January 4, 2013 I had an important meeting today that was preceded by a stress dream last night. For me a stress dream stems from my fear that I’m going to fail at something, disappoint someone or not live up to an expectation that I’ve set for myself. For example, in college when ...
Get Out of Your Own Way by Taming Your ‘Fraud Monster’
December 18, 2012 What Fraud Monster you ask? If you don’t have some idea of what I’m talking about this article isn’t for you and I’d invite you to spend your time reading one of the other great blogs on Excellence in Government. On the other hand, if your first reaction to my ...
Start Your Day With The 8 Irresistible Principles of Fun
December 11, 2012 Do you have 525 seconds to spare from your busy, stressful day? If so, watch the below video. It’s called the Eight Irresistible Principles of Fun. Every time I watch it I am reminded about what matters most in life and am more energized, less stressed, and more connected to ...
In the Face of Loss, How Gratitude Helped Me Thrive
December 5, 2012 December 1, 2011: “I am grateful for life and breath and Robert and woofers.” – Sarah December 1, 2011: “I am grateful for my lovely Sarah and all she brings in my life.” - Robert Last December my husband Robert and I did an experiment we called “31 Days of ...
How to TRULY Go on Vacation, Webster-style
November 27, 2012 Subscribe: > Newsletter > Facebook > LinkedIn Another Reason to Work on Vacation: Tax Deduction I heard the other day on the radio that if you work while on vacation you may be able to deduct a portion of your vacation expenses when you file your taxes. Makes sense…sort of. ...
The 3 Basics All Organizations Need To Survive
November 14, 2012 Thriving in Transition > Webcast > Managing Change Excellence in Government recently hosted a webcast about how to thrive during times of uncertainty and transition. During that discussion, I outlined three key things your organization needs to “get back to basics” and thrive in the face of uncertainty and looming ...
