In today’s rapidly changing work landscape, federal employees—and workers across all industries—face unprecedented challenges. Furloughs, reorganizations, a lack of psychological safety or support, and pervasive secrecy can create a climate of anxiety, disengagement, and diminished morale. Here I offer some Read more…
This post has been in the works for a few weeks now, but as is life, it got pushed aside for more urgent matters. Of course, this won’t apply to everyone. And for those who are fighting their terminations, I Read more…
How well do you truly know yourself as a leader? Leading Blind Have you ever gone into a meeting with an agenda that was so researched, rehearsed, and understood (by you) that you knew there was no way you could Read more…
The Humble Path to Effective Leadership: Embracing Openness, Learning, and Growth When I see the word “humility,” the first thing that comes to mind is someone who’s not afraid to say, “I don’t know.” Saying these three words, for some, is Read more…
The concept of a growth mindset and its importance in leadership A “growth mindset” is the belief that one’s abilities and intelligence can be developed through dedication, hard work, and willingness to learn from mistakes and challenges. In contrast, a Read more…
In our relentless pursuit of success, we often lose sight of what truly matters — our happiness. I recently finished reading Jonathan Haidt’s “The Happiness Hypothesis,” which explores the science of happiness and offers a refreshing perspective. It reminds us Read more…
The soldier’s path, once paved with strife,Now seeks the balm of peace and life.The VA, a beacon in the night,Guides them home, to health and light. Through trials and tribulations past,Their service honored, built to last.With steadfast care, the VA’s Read more…
First, it would be fair to get everyone on the same page about Emotional Intelligence (EI), which explains why it’s considered a positive managerial attribute. The Nutshell of Emotional Intelligence A quick search of the definition brings us to The Read more…
The above title is the second half of a quote I recently came across by Epictetus, a Greek Stoic philosopher. The full quote, though short, packs a punch to those seeking happiness: “God laid down this law, saying: if you Read more…