Featured August 12, 2024 Lessons from leadership luminaries Back to Blog Level up your leadership game: 5 tips for federal employees Date August 14, 2024 Authors Evy Vannoy Tags Leadership and Collaboration There are infinite ways to become an effective leader, so much so that it can feel daunting to know where to start. Below, check out five leadership tips based on the skills prioritized in our Public Service Leadership Model. These recommendations from expert facilitators and coaches at our Public Service Leadership Institute® will help you become the fully realized leader you want to be. 1. Becoming Self-Aware: How can I become a better supervisor? Author: David Brownstein Supervising is a skill that requires continual self-reflection. Ask yourself, “What do I want to replicate from the great supervisors I’ve observed? What went well during my check-ins this week? Was I clear when delegating tasks during that meeting? Did I create time for everyone to contribute or voice opinions during meetings?” Read more: Using our Public Service Leadership Model to become a better supervisor 2. Engaging Others: How can I be more influential at work? Author: Amiko Matsumoto Influencers aren’t just for social media. Create a stakeholder map and identify where you can be the connector between disjointed parties. Understand what matters to other parties you work with and talk about priorities and challenges that overlap. Read more: You don’t need a top title to be a leader. Here are 4 ways to build influence. 3. Leading Change: How do I lead without formal authority? Author: Friderike Butler Align your ideas and objectives with organizational priorities to drive collective success. By actively aligning your initiatives with broader organizational objectives, you can more easily garner support and buy-in from stakeholders at all levels. Read more: Leading with or without authority: Is it time for a mindset shift? 4. Achieving Results: How do I instill accountability on my team? Author: Virginia (Ginny) Hill Real accountability means people take ownership of their tasks, their role and their results. How can you get team members to take ownership? Give guardrails, give autonomy, give support– without micromanaging—and be clear: Tell employees, “I want you to own this.” Read more: How leaders can get comfortable with accountability 5. Set a vision as a new leader: How do I know if I am the right person to lead? Author: Lauren Anstey The world is full of challenges. The idealist in me believes that the challenges we face can be solved, while the realist in me accepts that there is no perfect person coming to solve them. Said differently, when it comes to advancing positive change in the federal government and elsewhere, you are the leader you’ve been waiting for. Read more: Lessons from leadership luminaries Want more leadership tips and guidance from our coaches? Check out our other blog posts or explore our one-on-one coaching services. Join us from Aug. 12-16, 2024, to celebrate Public Service Leadership Week. Evy Vannoy works on the Public Service Leadership Institute team, helping to lead projects including the Foundations of Public Service Leadership program and other tailored agency engagements. Leave a ReplyYou must be logged in to post a comment.
