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Celebrating the Legacy of a Public Service Legend
It would be hard to overstate Paul Volcker’s contributions to government service.
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The Management Lessons Retired Astronaut Scott Kelly Learned in Space
A conflict-free workplace has been discovered, 250 miles away from Earth.
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The Agency Conducting Your Background Investigations May Change
The ramifications could be significant.
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The New Normal: The Government Must Do Better With Major Disasters
An estimated 3.5 million people have registered for federal disaster assistance so far this year.
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How To Cope With The Loneliness of Being a Manager
Changing the way you think about your team can go a long way.
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The Top 10 Silent Killers of Government Efficiency and Effectiveness
The Trump administration’s government reform initiative has gone quiet in the past few months.
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Obama’s Four Rules For Persuading People and Effecting Real Change
"When you disagree, don't be disagreeable," is one of them.
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Low Morale Is Contagious
Organizations can’t afford to ignore the problem and hope it gets better on its own.
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One Step At a Time: Simple Nudges Can Increase Lifestyle Physical Activity
Dropping old, bad habits is hard, but starting new, good ones may not be so difficult. Or so a recent study suggests. Read how a simple sign at an airport made a difference.
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The Case For Giving Grunt Work to Your Organization’s Biggest Stars
It goes beyond keeping egos in check.
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What If Getting Laid Off Wasn't Something to Be Afraid Of?
In Sweden, employers pay into private funds that retrain workers who lose their jobs. The model makes the whole economy more dynamic.
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How Poor Government Communication Strategy Fuels Paranoia
Responding to social media is of critical and primary importance.
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Being a Jerk At Work Doesn’t Pay Off For Long
Being mean may make your boss feel better in the short term, but "it will come back to haunt them."
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Why More Bosses Aren't Talking About Sexual Harassment
#MeToo was a big discussion in workplaces but a key voice my have been missing.
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Stop Replaying Your Worst Family Dynamics at Work
You probably do it and don't even know it.
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'Burnout' Is Not Only a Personal Problem, It's a Workplace Problem
The leading researchers on work burnout argue that poorly designed, stressful workplaces should not be given a free pass.
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Managers Are Missing Out On The Most Important Part Of Personality Tests
What's most valuable isn't the test itself.
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To Give Better Feedback, You Must Fully Understand the Agony of Receiving It
We talk a lot about how we need feedback and not enough about how we process it.
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How Government-Supported Forced Labor Is Undercutting American Manufacturers
Making federal prisoners sew garments is legal, but it doesn’t make it right.
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