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How an effective leader handles a crisis
01/21/2020In photo above: Mia Beers at the 2015 Service to America Medals gala. (Photo by Aaron Clamage) In a medical emergency never say “someone call…
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How leadership development can foster inclusivity: Q&A with a Preparing to Lead graduate
01/08/2020Thushara T. Wijetilaka works as an administrative specialist for the Protective Intelligence and Assessment Division of the U.S. Secret Service—and she is a member of…
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The key to transforming federal IT? It’s leadership, not technology.
10/10/2019As a coach in the Partnership’s IT Leaders program, I mentor federal IT professionals…
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Acquisition professionals get motivated to manage
09/12/2019Last month, the 56 participants in the spring 2019 Leadership Excellence for Acquisition Professionals program met at the Partnership for a session called…
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The value of our leadership development programs: Perspectives from a two-time participant
09/04/2019Lawrence Chambers is the director of the risk management and compliance unit for the Office of the Chief Procurement Officer at the Department of Housing…
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How to stay connected with remote colleagues
08/28/2019In photo above: The spring 2018 Excellence in Government Fellows team and their coaches. Back row, from left to right: James Graham (co-coach), Tiffany Smith,…
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Public Service Leadership Model: Quick links resource guide
08/09/2019To become a stronger leader, start with daily tasks Most people have two kinds of lists. The first is a daily to-do list filled…
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Celebrating 30 years of the Excellence in Government Fellows
08/08/2019At a 30th anniversary celebration of the Excellence in Government Fellows program last month, 115 alumni attended a professional development conference during which they…
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A new standard for government leaders
06/17/2019Leading in the government is unique and, in an increasingly complex and divided world, demands the highest levels of stewardship and commitment to public service.
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Developing a leadership mindset: Perspectives from a Preparing to Lead program participant
05/13/2019Richard Black works as a claims specialist for the Social Security Administration in Florence, Alabama, after having started out as an SSA customer…