My girlfriend saw the latest book that I’m reading, titled “Real Leaders Don’t Do Powerpoint!” and wondered why that was the case. She’s used to using Powerpoint as a teaching tool, where the slides replace the sketches and point form lists that teachers used to write on the blackboard. I told that, unfortunately, the way [...]
A little while ago, and every so often, I encounter some friction and unanticipated concerns from the financial folks in the organization whom I must satisfy. Accountants, lawyers, and other risk analysis and procedural gatekeepers have their place, of course – particularly in a government bureaucracy – but I can’t help but think of some [...]
Government performs a wide range of absolutely essential services, and many public servants work very hard. However, that alone does not an excellent organization make. At least in the back-office side of things – if not always the front service counters everyone in the public interacts with – I see people putting in long hours [...]
Here is a fantastic little video that I came across, demonstrating how vital it is for would-be leaders to nurture their first followers. The video’s narration says everything that I could say about this video. I’ll warn you that it’s got the same smooth tracking and motion that Blair Witch Project did – that means, [...]
“Welcome to Government,” said my friend after I voiced my frustration at the lack of clear, unambiguous command and responsibility. Most of us have seen the television crime dramas or movies where local law enforcement is investigating an incident when the black cars carrying the Feds arrive. Guys in dark suits with dark sunglasses invariably [...]
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