Seeing Ourselves Clearly: Overcoming Leadership Blind Spots

Building strong, trusting relationships is essential for gaining a more objective view of ourselves, our ideas, our decisions, and our leadership.

Career Advice to Pivot with Purpose Following Federal Service

Municipalities and state agencies across the country are hungry for experienced leadership, operational acumen, and cross-functional collaboration

Can the Gig Economy Fix the Public Sector’s Skills Shortage?

These influences and others are altering the number of people funneling into government positions.

Success Can Mean Many Things

There are a lot of posts on social media about success,But what is success? Is success a big house, or a great job, or a fancy yacht?

Beyond Burnout: How Smarter Systems Can Protect Public Sector Teams

What makes burnout so tough to fix in government work is that it’s baked into how the work happens.

Validation Is Leadership: Why Your Team Needs More Than Direction

When was the last time you recognized a team member for solving a challenging problem or rallying with others to hit a big goal, on time?

Management is Everything

Management is Everything

Management is Everything JEFFREY MORGAN President of e-volve IT Services.  Jeffrey has been providing independent consulting services to County and Municipal agencies since 1993. With 24 years of consulting for county and municipal government under my belt, the hiring...

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Should We Grab Coffee Sometime?

Should We Grab Coffee Sometime?

Should We Grab Coffee Sometime? BETH BEUTLER Beth Beutler is the founder and executive director of HOPE Unlimited. “Let’s grab coffee sometime.”  Should We? “We should grab coffee.” How do you respond when someone suggests that? Do you add the coffee appointment to...

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Police Retirement: Set a Date

Police Retirement: Set a Date

Police Retirement: Set a Date JOHN ELDRIDGE   Author of award-winning book Second Careers for Street Cops. Just do it. Pick a date when you’re going to retire from policing. Now look, you don’t have to panic about the date. It’s not like you’re leaving tomorrow. Just...

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Dress for Success Leads to Success

Dress for Success Leads to Success

Dressing for Success Leads to Success The popular phrase, “dress for success,” is especially applicable for those striving for a career in government. Looking professional goes beyond the clothes you wear, it shows dedication and respect for both your career and those...

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A Very Special Flock

A Very Special Flock

Many years ago, my wife and I moved into a new community.  On the very day we were unloading our household items our new neighbors came over to introduce themselves.  Our visitors included a wonderful family, Scott and Mary and their children, just two houses...

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