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America Needs a Strategic Plan
A divided, directionless nation yearns for its next moonshot.
The World That COVID Made: What Should American Foreign Policy Do?
The pandemic reminds us that "American leadership" is not a trite euphemism. It is arguably the single most important factor in whether the arc of history bends toward something better or something worse.
Why Retired Generals Rarely Lead the Pentagon
President-elect Joe Biden's intent to nominate a recently retired general to lead the Pentagon would require an exception to federal law.
Chemical Safety Board is ‘Withering Away,’ Says Environmental Group
The organization hopes the Biden administration will do more to protect workers and communities with industrial plants, but the agency says it's fully engaged in its mission.
GovExec Daily: The Trump Presidency's Effect on Workforce Management
Dr. Donald F. Kettl joins the podcast to look retrospectively at the past four years and how they've shaped the management of the civil service.
How the Biden Administration Can Supercharge Results by Using Evidence
Believe it or not, there has been progress over the last four years in the use of evidence and data to inform decision-making. The new administration can build on those gains.
Workers Are Looking for Direction from Management – and Any Map Is Better Than No Map
Without some sense of direction, burned out employees simply can’t be reengaged via another virtual happy hour.
What Know-It-Alls Don’t Know, or the Illusion of Competence
The problem is that when people are incompetent, not only do they reach wrong conclusions and make unfortunate choices, they also are robbed of the ability to realize their mistakes.
Historical Thinking for Resilient Leaders
The smartest leaders recognize how little they really know and make up for it by leveraging a broad knowledge of history to navigate what are always rough seas.
Global Media Agency Head Replaces Acting Voice of America Director
This is the latest in a series of controversial moves by Michael Pack during his six months in office.
Lead Like Leo: Lessons From ‘The West Wing’
Those taking the reins in Washington could benefit from binge-watching the classic political drama.
GovExec Daily: Political Leadership and Communication During Divisive Times
Communications expert Eric Yaverbaum joins the podcast to discuss how Joe Biden can try to bring people together when he takes office in January.
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