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    Do Governments Need Economic Development?

    There are some who argue government has no business getting involved with economic development.  They believe economic development is not a government function. Conversely, there are others who maintain economic development is the primary function of any American Government; they assert ‘The business of American government is business’.  I’m not sure which side is correct; […]

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  • marketing public sector

    5 Reasons Why the Public Sector Needs Marketing

    Marketing  + public sector = success does not seem like a common equation. Marketing  is the actions (sales, public relations, pricing, packaging and distribution) taken to place your product or service with a customer. It is synonymous with the private sector and companies with six-figure budgets and award-winning marketing departments.  But there is a direct […]

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    Finding Passion in Your Government Career

    Working for the government has its benefits: Stable work, decent healthcare, and most importantly – interesting missions. But…what if you hate it? Or, you are bored and want a change, but don’t want to end up feeling the same way that you do now. ARGGHHHHH. The agony. But don’t worry: There are a few things […]

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  • current income

    You Have Chosen Your Current Income

    What if you were told you are earning today exactly the amount you have chosen to earn, no more and no less; that you are where you are financially because you have chosen to be right there. Would you agree with that? Most would adamantly disagree. But the fact remains that there are specific actions […]

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    Climb Your Mountain

    I have always liked the analogy of a mountain, for life. Mountains are great things. They are unique. They are serene and solemn and strong. They are spectacular, both from the bottom as you look forward and the top as you look back. But a mountain is never easily mastered. All of us have a […]

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  • women's leadership

    Women’s Leadership: Challenging Our Social Norms

    Women are equally qualified for leadership positions as their male counterparts, however, less of us continue to fill political and corporate leadership positions. Most Americans find women indistinguishable from men on key leadership traits such as the capacity for innovation and intelligence. Some believe that women make stronger leaders than men because we are more […]

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  • bridges

    Of Bridges and Connections

    Life can often be described as a set of imperfect parts that occasionally come together in a perfect opportunity.  In many cases, those opportunities are natural, uninfluenced and easily acted upon for all involved as a way to bring together two or more otherwise independent elements together for something greater. In some instances, the opportunity […]

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  • career boost

    Boost Your Career with 7 Personal Powers

    What personal powers do you have at your fingertips? What have you got going for you because of who you are, your natural tendencies, your experience and what you’ve developed personally and professionally so far? The beginning of a new year is often a time for self-reflection. It’s a perfect opportunity to consider what we […]

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  • team culture

    Team Culture: Bring on the Change

    The demands on federal, state, and municipal offices continue to grow. Citizens want products and services from those offices delivered efficiently. They also expect high quality customer service from those offices, just like the experiences they have at fine department stores. It may be an unfair demand, but the requirement is real. Many businesses are […]

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