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Sarah Agan

Sarah Agan

Director, Corner Alliance Inc.

Sarah Agan is a regular contributor to Excellence in Government. She has spent the past 17 years working with clients across the federal government with a focus on helping individuals and organizations thrive.
Sarah Agan is a regular contributor to Excellence in Government. She has spent the past 17 years working with clients across the federal government with a focus on helping individuals and organizations thrive.
Management

Is Your Strategic Plan Stuck?

Maybe it’s time for a more creative approach.

Management

Hiring Managers: Stop Trying to Grow Pineapples in Alaska

Recruiting smart people who aren’t a cultural fit is a pretty stupid idea.

Management

6 Communication Tips From Emergency Managers

How to get your message across, even if it isn’t a matter of life and death.

Management

Leaders, Are You Betraying Your People?

When you upset the status quo you might have to upset your staff too.

Management

Are You a Dictator?

Maybe it’s time to stop solving your team's problems and start helping employees solve their own.

Management

Like Many Federal Leaders, You're Probably Stressed Out

When you’re feeling overwhelmed, don’t try to go it alone.

Management

Video: Does Israel Have The Answer to Resolving The Shutdown?

Suddenly parliamentary democracy doesn't sound so bad.

Management

The Health Benefits of Working With Your Hands

The scientific reasons why knowledge workers need to do more with their hands.