by John Manning | Jun 13, 2015 | on the job
You probably know that employee engagement is one of those proven, critical factors for supporting an organization’s immediate and long-term health. But according to a recent Gallup poll of approximately 100 million Americans who hold full-time jobs, only 30% of...
by Chris Edmonds | Jun 13, 2015 | Career Advice
A friend recently accepted a senior leadership position in an established organization. She asked for my suggestions on how to “put her best foot forward” in her new job. Anytime you start a new role there is a learning curve. No matter if you’ve been in an agency or...
by Allen Ellison | May 9, 2015 | About the Public Sector
My fundamental philosophy is that if we are not willing to open our minds, listen with our hearts and seek understanding of some of the most crucial problems of our time, then we have failed as leaders. Over the last few years, I have thought a lot about how leaders...
by Chris Edmonds | May 9, 2015 | on the job
Every leader, manager, and supervisor in or out of the government sector struggles to hold team members and teams accountable for performance or for values. One senior leader told me, “It’s so hard to hold people accountable when you’ve known them for years and years....
by Bill Treasurer | May 9, 2015 | on the job
“I’m not here to be your friend, I’m here to be your boss.” “I’m not paid to be nice, I’m paid to get results.” “If you don’t like it, go work at McDonalds.” I wish Apple would create a Boss Translator App so we could all know what our bosses really mean when, under...
