How to Best Communicate with your Teleworking Team

  For the first time in many of our lives, we’re having to learn how to communicate with our coworkers while being completely separated from them. Sure, some of us have done the occasional work from home once or twice a week, but that still allows us to see our

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Tips on Teleworking

Coronavirus (COVID-19) has impacted everyone around the world in immense ways. For those who work in the federal government and in other certain job sectors, it has forced us into a new lifestyle, with social distancing, working remotely, canceling events, and trimming down our lifestyle. These changes are occurring in

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YGL’s 2020 Inspired Leadership Development Program

Program Update: Due to on-going health and safety concerns, the program’s start and session dates have been delayed until further notice. All selected participants will be notified of the new program dates once there is no longer a health or safety concern. Applicants are encouraged to continue to apply for

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Free Leadership Development Program in DC

Young Government Leaders Inspired Leadership Development Program Application The 2019 YGL Leadership Development Program Application is currently closed as of July 12th, 2019. All those who applied for this program will be notified of their application status by August 3rd, 2019. If you were unable to meet the application deadline

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Leading with integrity is about doing the right thing at all times, regardless of whether there’s an audience. So many leaders choose the popular option in order to exhibit authority, even when their decisions are not rooted in strong moral principles. This goes against the essence of integrity, which is

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Volunteer at Home as a FEEA Scholarship Reader

Did you know you can volunteer for FEEA without leaving your house? FEEA’s annual scholarship competition awards more than 250 merit scholarships each year to students across all disciplines and we are looking for volunteers to review scholarship applications in April/May 2018.  This is a great opportunity for junior Feds

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FORTUNATE

Frequent travels enable me to view the world holistically. It helps with building and establishing long-term relationships that uplifts humanity. Opportunities come to those who knock or kick the door down; and the consciousness to leave it open for others to build upon. It’s one of the ways to ensure

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4 Tips on How to Build Your Networking Skills

Networking is a powerful skill to have but it takes focus and dedication to build a strong network. The foundation lies on the strength of the connection or relationship. When you first meet someone, there are numerous questions you can ask but it’s important to first identify the goal or

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Understanding Millennial Culture

Understanding Millennial Culture

It was 8:30 a.m. on a typical Wednesday in Washington, D.C., and the Metro train was packed with people. Everyone was hustling and bustling to get to work. As the train made its stops, I held on to the handles and continued to keep watch of my surroundings. Not soon

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Change Management in Government Settings: Appreciation Can Help

To say that ‘change is occurring’ in government workplaces is a massive understatement. In fact, the amount and extent of change that is underway is almost too much for people to process. Even though change is a common occurrence in the government sector, it is almost always viewed negatively. No

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