Management
The Best Leaders Make Fewer Decisions, Not More
Here is how they spend their time instead.
Management
17 Rules of Presidential Behavior From George Washington
As a young man, the first president sought to follow a list of 110 precepts compiled by Jesuits in the 16th century.
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Why I Have Faith in Government
A visionary leader’s legacy embodies the value of the civil service.
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How To Get Leadership Right, According To The CEO Of The Bill And Melinda Gates Foundation
"When you really count on somebody and you're asking them to contribute in a meaningful way, people are amazing."
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The Brief But Satisfying Pleasure Of Not Taking Feedback Well At All
Accepting criticism well is a leadership skill. Not everyone has it.
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How to Create a Culture of Fairness in Government
The Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey shows that some agencies have a lot of work to do.
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How To Deal With Naysaying Employees
Almost every team has one: the resident contrarian who takes issue with every plan.
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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.
Management
What the Country Needs: A Servant Leader
Civic engagement, through voluntarism and service of all kinds, can serve as a great unifying force.
Management
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.
Management
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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