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Americans Value Critical Thinking But Choose Not To Practice It
Only 25% of people are willing to regularly have debates with people who disagree with them, according to a new study.
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Michelle Obama Has Imposter Syndrome, Too—And Some Advice For Dealing With It
The former first lady shared her secret during a talk at an all-girls school in London.
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The Missing Piece in OMB’s Push for High-Value Government
The administration should seize the opportunity to catalyze high-value work at all levels of government.
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What the Country Needs: A Servant Leader
Civic engagement, through voluntarism and service of all kinds, can serve as a great unifying force.
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How to Build High Performing Teams
Government-funded research shows the major factor for success: connectedness.
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Help Tackle the Grand Challenges of Our Time
The National Academy of Public Administration wants your help.
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What Is The Best Way To Prepare For a Valuable Employee’s Retirement?
People are a business’s greatest asset, and the most experienced people are often the most valuable sources of insight.
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There's a Centuries-Old Leadership Lesson In The CIA Report On Jamal Khashoggi’s Death
Trump's dismissal of the agency's report matters less than the fact it was issued.
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Federal Leaders Are Highly Educated, And That Can Be a Problem
The people you serve are your ultimate bosses—make sure you’re communicating with them effectively.
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These Are The Skills To Learn For The Future Of Work, According To The World Economic Forum
The list of growing and declining skills suggests how to stay relevant in the new economy.
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Michelle Obama’s Career Advice: It’s OK To Change Your Mind
“Barack Obama taught me how to swerve.”
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Why Jeff Sessions’ Final Act Could Have More Impact Than Expected
Just before he left, the departing attorney-general adopted a policy to limit the Justice Department’s ability to oversee abusive police departments. That same policy could also hamper the department’s role in environmental, voting-rights, and other cases.
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From Patchwork to Network: Serving the Whole Veteran
As former Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Michèle Flournoy once said, “Veterans don’t come home to federal agencies; they come home to communities.”
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One More Time: Are Federal Employees Underpaid or Overpaid?
The Federal Salary Council will meet Tuesday to consider the question. Here’s what members should consider.
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The Staggering Numbers Behind the Security Clearance Backlog
There’s progress, but the fact remains that the number of investigations sitting before the National Background Investigations Bureau is overwhelming.
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How to Cut Government Spending Without a Hiring Freeze
President Trump has instructed his Cabinet secretaries to cut their budgets by 5 percent next year.
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Amazon’s Reported Move Is Bad News for Federal Hiring Managers
The competition for talent in the Washington metro area is going to get fierce.
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The Lesson for Federal Leaders in ‘First Man’
NASA found the right man to be the first man because it understood the moon landing was as much a people problem as an engineering challenge.
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Answer These Questions To Understand If You’re a Good Manager
It's hard for managers to find the right success metrics upon which to judge our work because our output is to make the team better.
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Successful Leaders Prioritize Their Moral Compass
Research shows that leaders who value morality outperform their unethical peers, regardless of industry, company size, or role.
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