Leadership
From writing to advancing in your career, you will find tips from our authors on how to become a better leader in your job.
What the Helpth Are These People Thinking?
The author takes a critical look at one company’s marketing strategy as an example of what not to do when coming up with a name for a product. He uses it as a teachable moment of why it is always important to write with the reader in mind.
The Importance of Self-Discipline and Determination in Your Success
You can spend years learning various success principles, but the author says that until you develop the quality of self-discipline, none of the others will work for you.
Start Your Presentation or Meeting with a Story – Not a Thank-You
It probably sounds counterintuitive, but here’s why you should avoid opening your talk or a meeting that you’re running by thanking people — even your attendees.
Your 3 Most Important “Developmental Areas”
The author says that employees and supervisors both likely hate conversations about an employee’s “developmental areas,” but says that there is a more useful way to define and use them.
The Secret To Wisdom Is… Shhh.
Many of us today lack prolonged, uninterrupted quiet time. And we need it – to process, to reflect, to grow.
Develop Your Competitive Edge by Increasing Your Value
The only way to stand out from the crowd is to develop your competitive edge. The author offers some tips on how to do this in your federal career.
Does Your Teen Understand Money?
Your teen will soon receive credit cards, a checking account and an ATM card. Simple financial tools like these, if used irresponsibly, can damage your teen’s financial good name for years or even decades. Make sure they understand how these instruments work. Start with these questions.
Suggested New Year’s Resolutions for 2014
New Year’s resolutions mainly have to do with items such as health and relationships. Sometimes they also impact our careers.
The Overlooked Answer – Better Bosses
The author says that the belief that executives are the keys to an organization’s performance is an idea that goes back decades, but he says that middle management is an area that is often overlooked as a crucial element in how employees view their work experience in an organization.