Coaching you to excel
in the government workforce
Depending on whom you listen to there's either a huge gap in the leadership pipeline or a resurgence in Senior Executive Service (SES). My opinion is that it may be both. With the increased interest in senior leadership roles comes terrible advice on becoming a...
Nearly any leadership class, book, or program you attend will focus on interpersonal skills. The ability to communicate, build trust, and engage employees are critical skills. However, they may not be the key to the top floor or becoming a federal executive. In fact,...
Before I started working for the government, I was given advice that has stuck with me throughout. The advice was: You will hear 'no' a lot. Don't take 'no' as a final answer. Keep asking until someone will say yes. And, as luck would have it, I have in fact heard...
As we enter into a new administration, the ethics of Federal leaders have come into a stronger spotlight. This got me to thinking about the influence of Senior Executive Service (SES)'s personal values on the ethics of the agency they serve. And, whether those...