4 Benefits of Continuing Education
“The growth for education and training will be in continuing adult education. Online delivery is the trigger for this growth, but the demand for lifetime education stems from profound changes […]
5 Awesome Sessions You Need to Attend at NextGen 2018
We highlighted five sessions to help you get a clear idea of some of the awesome topics being offered at NextGen this year.
Play to Your Employee’s Strengths
HOW HAVING VISION AND FLEXIBILITY CAN EMPOWER YOUR STAFF During the hiring process, an organization does its due diligence to align a potential employee’s skills and strengths with the needs […]
3 Ideal Leadership Dimensions
I recently attended this great free training for women to develop their communication and leadership skills, with tips on how to navigate their career. One of the useful discussions we […]
Are You Ready to Join NextGen Nation?
Government employees and contractors know how important professional development events and resources are. Not only can they help you do your job better, but they can also drive your career […]
How Conflict Can Be Good for Your Team
Conflict is inevitable. Organizations are built for conflict. Equally true is that by effectively managing conflict, you can lead your team to better collaboration and performance. If you were asked to define […]
Employee Engagement: What Successful Government Leaders Do
What do government supervisors say they do when they want to motivate staff members? Okay, I didn’t ask ALL government supervisors, only about 50 from a variety of departments and […]
Don’t Be Afraid of Accountability
By Lekshmy Sankar Recently, a friend of mine was telling me a story of how she is teaching her daughter to be accountable for her actions, and I thought, “What […]
What’s the Influence of Social Media on Your Work?
By Lekshmy Sankar Social media – what a beautiful concept. It helps you connect with people around the world and express your views and feelings. For all of its potentially […]
5 Ways You Can Manage Low Pay
Millennials have been called the cheapest generation. But with the recent economic recession, tremendous student debt, and an increase in urban migration, the truth of the matter is we’re a broke generation. It’s great […]
Achieving Equity in the Workplace
By Lekshmy Sankar With all the conversations going on right now about pay gaps and equal rights in the news, I have been thinking a lot about equity in the […]
Growth Takes Courage. Frame Your Learning Culture
We are always learning, but not always fostering our learning culture. If you have people, you have a learning culture. By our nature we observe, reflect, and adapt. It is happening […]
Can Introverts Be Leaders? It’s about Self-Awareness
The other day a colleague asked me if I thought extroverts had a special advantage in terms of leadership opportunities. I reflected briefly and responded, “no.” Many of the leaders […]
The Impact of Attitude on Workplace Efficiency and Morale
As a recent retiree of the federal workforce, I was impressed with the dedication and patriotism of those I worked with in the conduct of their particular mission or function. […]
How to Incorporate Mindfulness Into Your Management Style
There is a current phenomenon across the country and in business regarding a technique to relieve stress called “mindfulness.” I am addressing this topic because it is popular and has […]
Humility in Leadership: Attaining Mightiness
The other day, a colleague asked me what I considered the most important quality of an effective leader. My immediate response was, “humility.” My colleague was incredulous. “Humility?! Really?! That’s the […]
An Easy Way to Get the Best Career Advice
Former New York City Mayor Ed Koch’s was famous for asking his constituents, “How’m I doing?” Koch’s signature question showed that sometimes the best way to find out how you’re […]
Love Your Dissenters: Achieving Innovation in Disagreement
We all spend a lot of time in our heads, and our internal narrative is mostly self-affirming. It’s human nature to fall in love with our own thinking and to […]
Nominations are Open for the 2018 NextGen Public Service Awards!
Nominate a stand out public servant for a NextGen Public Service Award.
This Year Resolve to Shift an Assumption
Shifting an assumption is the first step toward sustaining change in the new year.
