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Treating the Invisible Wounds of War
The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan forced agencies to rethink how they treat veterans.
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The Fear of Feelings at Work
The psychologist Susan David argues that the idea that employees should only display positive emotions at work often results in organizational failures.
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How to Maximize Employee Performance
The administration’s plan to “eliminate unnecessarily redundant levels of management or administrative support” will open the door to empowering employees.
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The Real Problem With Standing Desks, According to Evolutionary Psychology
And no, it's not foot pain or getting tired.
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The Big Challenge for Senior Executives: Confronting Complexity
Traditionally governmental functions are now being co-produced with the private and nonprofit sectors.
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Leadership and Shifting Baseline Syndrome
Once you allow your standards to shift in the wrong direction, you’ve lost.
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Courage, Integrity and Accountability at the CIA
A former agency director reflects on the traits required of senior leaders in government for success in today’s world.
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Drinking Four Cups of Coffee Is Probably Safe
The most comprehensive review of evidence on health consequences of caffeine use has just been published.
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Are We Having Too Much Fun?
In 1985, Neil Postman observed an America imprisoned by its own need for amusement. He was, it turns out, extremely prescient.
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Making Lists Can Spark Creativity By Freeing Your Unconscious
Your best idea yet could be triggered by a simple but powerful list.
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The Neuroscience of Asking Insightful Questions
When you solve problems for the people who report to you, you rob people of the chance to do their own thinking.
Management
A Psychologist Explains Why Changing Your Life Isn’t as Hard as You Think
We are much more adaptable than we give ourselves credit for.
Management
Creating an Executive Corps for All of Government
Federal executives are faced with daunting challenges in increasingly complex and fast-moving times. More often than not they require a multiagency response.
Management
America’s No. 1 Health Problem is Not What You Expect
Wellness programs fall short when they fail to address a leading health problem.
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Trump’s Separate Pursuit of Two Government Reform Plans Will Hurt Both
A more connected and aligned strategy is more likely to drive sustainable, effective results.
Management
The 15-Minute Weekly Habit That Eased My Work Anxiety — and Made My Boss Trust Me More
The key is to manage up.
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A To-Do List for Leaders Who Need to Grow Up
It takes a big person to look in the mirror and see the behaviors that run counter to the mission. It takes an even bigger person to do something about them.
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It’s Time to Stop Thinking We Can 'Life Hack' Our Way to Happiness
There's a dark side to hacking your way through life.
Management
How Agencies Are Turning Scientific Breakthroughs Into Jobs
The Trump administration has an opportunity to build on advances in moving government-funded research to market.
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