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Trump Team Won’t Say Whether New Administration Will Cut or Close Any Federal Agencies
Spokesman also announced landing team leaders who will meet with several agencies.
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Introverts Can Use Vulnerability to Become Strong Leaders
"If [your employees] see you be vulnerable then they’re more willing to be vulnerable with you. That’s part of what makes leaders approachable."
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The Challenge of Selecting a New Treasury Secretary
Critics lament that the department is often headed by a Wall Street financier, but the job requires expertise that only insiders tend to possess.
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Decision Time: Half of U.S. F-15s Need Overhauls — Or Retirement
In a backseat ride over New Hampshire, the Eagle shows why it’s still lethal, yet increasingly expensive.
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What is Behind the Turkey Pardoning Ritual?
The presidential turkey pardoning draws on a language of forgiveness, common to many religious traditions.
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Reflecting on Janet Reno, America’s First Female Attorney General, and her Example of Public Service
At a time when politicians are struggling to gain the public's trust, Janet Reno's legacy as an honest, humble public servant may serve as an example moving forward from the election.
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Is It Really So Bad to Have a Business Mogul as President?
Donald Trump has never held public office, but executive and global leadership are wholly interlinked so business offers some important lessons for the president-elect.
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What President Trump Means For the Future of Energy and Climate
President-elect Trump's objective on energy and climate is clear: Undo Obama's legacy of environmental regulations and massively expand fossil fuel production
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What Mid-Size Cities Can Teach Feds About Performance
Successful data efforts require focus, buy-in and capacity.
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How Trump Could Carry Out Mass Deportations
Former agency heads say changing Obama immigration policies will be only one small step in delivering on pledge.
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IRS Employees Told to Better Handle E-Mail With Sensitive Information
Watchdog says use of unencrypted messages puts taxpayer information at risk.
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Small Business Group Renews Suit Challenging SBA’s Goal Claims
At issue is the methodology for defining a small business in agency contracting.
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Pressure Builds on Trump to Divest or Put Holdings in Blind Trust
Both the right and the left warn of constant ethical conflicts, public furor.
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Trump’s Unusual Transition Keeps Good-Government Groups Guessing
Shifting personnel and secrecy complicate efforts by longtime experts to provide guidance.
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Memo to Next Administration: Rely on and Respect the Government’s Senior Executives
New handbook from senior executives group aims to help new political appointees cultivate a successful relationship with career leaders.
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Don't Let Your Message Morph Into Propaganda
Agencies need to re-examine how they communicate with the public, especially when the facts conflict with the image officials want to project.
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GSA Will Examine Ethics Issues Around Trump’s D.C. Hotel Lease
President-elect’s stewardship of the Old Post Office Pavilion is a conflict of interest, procurement experts say.
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Trump Sets Timetable for Agency Meetings, but Transition Efforts Have Already Fallen Behind Schedule
Agencies are well prepared to guide the incoming administration but have not received any guidance from it.
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Closing the Federal Millennial Hiring Gap
Brand your agency’s mission to attract the next generation of talent.
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