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“Thanks, Folks. I’m Here All This Term.”
Humor and humility go hand in hand. Leaders must be self-confident, not egotistic. That’s where humor comes in to save the day.…
The National Debt—Going, Going, Gone? Part 1 (of 2 articles)
As citizens, students of public administration, practitioners and scholars, we need to be concerned about the alarming increase in our national debt that has occurred in the last several months.…
It’s Time to Recognize Systemic Ageism and Tackle It
The public appears to be recognizing the fact that systemic racism exists in American society, and the important need to address its evils. There is another insidious attitude among our…
Training to Create Systems Change: Removing Silos, Mission Focus and Data Accountability
To effectuate systems change, full accountability is key to see where practices and policy can and must be changed across multiple systems—not just one.…
Women in Leadership: We Count What We Value
It is particularly crucial that we identify and track leaders who are women and learn from their experiences so we can better support future leadership advancement. Their voices, their perspectives…
The Pandemic and Equality in the United States
The unprecedented crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic is exasperating the deep chasm of inequality that haunts our country. Critical aspects of our society including the economy, policing, education and…
How Weaponizing Federalism Prevented a Cohesive Coronavirus Response
We need to understand how our government structures contributed to our inability to mount a coordinated response to a universal health crisis. Part of this will be coming to terms…
Silence Is a Sin
The seriousness of recent whistleblower claims is increasing and administration actions against whistleblowers are accelerating. This column will examine a few examples involving recent whistleblowers and the resultant troubling administration…
When Public Servants Cannot Serve
Like many other industries, public administration will face challenges in the months and years ahead. It is important that we hold on to the passion that led us to this…
Making Things Happen in the Room
Can you read a room in order to recognize how people relate and what may impact their reactions? This skill can be instrumental in building support for your own proposals…
Why Fully Funding The National Parks is a Good Thing
As the pandemic continues, many are reconnecting with the natural beauty of the country by visiting the national parks. Unfortunately, a lack of funding has jeopardized these natural wonders.…
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