Management
The Myth of the 'Female' Foreign Policy
As more women become heads of state, will the world actually change?
Management
Millennials, Stop Working From Home All the Time
For the sake of our sanity—and workplace happiness—let's not eulogize office culture just yet.
Management
The Correct Criticism of Obama’s Vacation Habits is That He Should Take More, Not Less
Trump ultimately prevailed; Obama is visiting Baton Rouge this week. We should all be glad he waited until his vacation was over, though.
Management
The Presidential Transition Should Include Civil Service Reform
Efforts to upgrade agency management over the past two decades have largely ignored the workforce.
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Can You ‘Teach’ Workers to be More Emotionally Resilient?
An optimistic, resilient worker is what every manager wants. Can it be taught?
Management
The Science Behind Hillary Clinton’s Problems With Trust
Think Donald Trump is too hotheaded to be president? New research from Yale suggests Trump's lack of careful consideration may help him build trust with voters, while Clinton's carefulness harms her.
Management
There’s a Simple Way to Have Meetings That Result in Something Meaningful
Gratitude unlocks something in all of us.
Management
How Over-Customization Kills Government Technology
Taxpayers do not exist to prop up a bloated, inefficient and self-serving bureaucracy.
Management
The Key to High Performance
Government will never have great executives until it invests in developing great managers.
Management
Even Presidential Candidates Need Sleep
Sleep is essential for good executive functioning and for good general health. So how do candidates keep up the grueling demands of their schedules?
Management
Politicians and Security Clearances
Lawmakers (and aspiring presidents) don’t go through the same background investigation process required of everyone else.
Management
Always Stay For the After Party: Tips from the Negotiation Bible For World Leaders
Even top diplomats need guidance sometimes.
Management
To Be a Better Negotiator, Talk to Your Colleagues Like You Talk to Your Kids
The next time you’re in a difficult negotiation, imagine you're talking to a child.
Management
It’s Past Time to Address Government’s Workforce Problems
If leaders project the current trends a few years into the future, it should make them very uneasy.
Management
Infographic: The 8 Types of Toxic Managers
Bad managers can really hurt an organization, but there are often ways to get around them.
Management
What Lawmakers Hope You Haven’t Noticed
Congress continues its attack on the due process rights of federal employees and the Merit Systems Protection Board.
Management