Management
Is Telework Really Benefitting Your Agency?
Most organizations don’t collect enough data to actually know.
Management
A Vacation Reentry Survival Guide: Return to Your Life Filled With New Energy
For starters, come back on a Saturday.
Management
Is Performance Budgeting an Unnatural Act?
Why something that seems sensible is so hard to do.
Management
The Futility of the Workout-Sit Cycle
In a new statement, the American Heart Association warns that exercise doesn’t seem to undo the health effects of excessive sitting.
Management
Amy Schumer’s New Book on How to Be a Boss
"I try to set a good example for my staff to let them know they are welcome to do the same."
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7 Values Transforming Today's Workplace
Most executives just don't get why they should knock down the doors to explain their screw-ups.
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The Habit That Gets In the Way of Success – And How Olympians Avoid It
The world's best athletes are almost guaranteed to lose—and yet, they stay 100% motivated.
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A Blueprint for Improving Government Performance
While it’s long overdue, there’s plenty of reason to believe Civil Service reform could be successful.
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Considering a Big Change? Go for It, Says Evidence From 20,000 Coin Flips
Steven Levitt, an economist and the co-author of Freakonomics, studied what happened when people made major life decisions based on random chance.
Management
Research Backs Up the Instinct That Walking Improves Creativity
Walking influences our thinking, and somehow improves creativity.
Management
Is an Employee’s Bad Attitude Getting in Your Way?
Try one of these three bridges to better communication.
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Psychology Has Identified Three Mindsets Shared By People Who Follow Through on Goals
A sense of belonging is key.
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Can Self-Managed Teams Work in Government?
Some elements of self-organization can be helpful in most entities.
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WikiLeaks and the Crisis of Government Communication
The lack of professional standards is a problem.
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The Best Productivity System for Procrastinators
You can use your natural tendencies to your advantage.
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The Upcoming Presidential Transition: A Guide for Career Managers and Executives
How to navigate the tricky waters ahead.
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The More Powerful You Are, the Less You Should Assume You’re Right
Get some friends or colleagues to check you.
Management
Harness the Power of Thanks
Well-expressed gratitude can open doors, solidify relationships, and change careers.
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