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Public Administrators: The Role of Empirical Research for Professional Training Practitioners
Public administrators in the professional development milieu are typically immersed in a myriad of day-to-day and program planning endeavors. In this setting, the time and effort to conduct empirical research…
Leadership – Desiring, Perspiring and Inspiring
As you attempt to initiate change, your proposals might be met with resistance because you’ve challenged the status quo. Subordinates complain there were never issues with your particular department in…
The Critical Competency for Local Managers — Networking Skills
Networking is something most professionals recognize they must do to be successful in their jobs, yet it may be a skill they fail to develop. Developing other leadership competencies or…
The Crisis Upon Us – An Impactful Leader’s Response to Sexual Assault
The American public has faced a rash of allegations of sexual misconduct, with the accusers naming prominent figures within the business and entertainment industry. It’s what main stream media has…
The Changing Faces of the Workforce
As the United States sees an increase in its aging population, it will also see a dramatic shift in its workforce. According to the Census Bureau, Asians Hispanics and…
Raise Your Hand if You Want to Be Sick – Voluntary Illness in a Time of Personal Responsibility
My friend’s whole life was dedicated to lowering her risk. Every morsel of food was evaluated. A long program of exercise had to be completed every day — no days…
Use All Your Business Senses to Build Success
As a government leader, today embrace the challenge of using all your senses to drive success, build a team concept that utilizes input from all team members and embrace the…
A First Amendment Crisis in Health Care
Last month, the Trump Administration announced a new rule allowing health care providers to disregard evidence and researched best practices in patient care in favor of religious or moral beliefs.…
It is Not Always in Black and White: Why Diversity Matters
The top priority for many organizations today when it comes to recruitment and hiring should be creating and maintaining a diverse workforce who can move the organization forward. First, human…
I Cannot Tell a Lie — George Washington Did Own a Whiskey Distillery!
This month’s column is full of fun — fun-filled facts and other oddities about our 44 U.S. Presidents. After all, February 19 is Presidents Day. What better time to discover…
First Amendment
The goal was to organize society, empower the individual and avoid the pitfalls of the monarchial system. The First Amendment not only gives us a clear future context, but it…
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