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When Narcissism Preempts the Common Weal
By design, narcissism is the bane of public service, greedily siphoning off resources, energy and attention otherwise reserved for advancing the core mission. Robust hiring practices, strong internal controls, effective…
Empathy Takes Work
For those who haven’t made that conscious choice, being asked to give your take on race or systemic racism can feel like you are being asked to give THE definitive…
We Shall Not Be Moved
We should develop an understanding of social processes to gain better insight into social equity research and vigorously engage in philosophical reflection as we persevere to advance social justice in…
Virginians Hold Mixed Opinions on Public Safety Strategies
By understanding public perceptions of gun ownership and gun violence, our elected officials can better ensure that they are protecting both the constitutional rights and the physical safety of those…
The Future of Practitioner-Focused MPA Programs
In a time of declining trust in government, and ongoing threats to the democratic governing norm, I think it is important we as a field be open about our challenges…
How the Census Bureau Built Trust in Government
It might be tough to move the needle on government-wide trust. But public agencies can learn a lot from the Census on how to earn it, one important step…
Why the Subcommittee on National Security Hearing on UAPs Was Important – And It’s Not the Reason You Think
However, the most striking element of this hearing wasn’t sworn Congressional testimony of recovered non-human biologics or potential reverse engineering of recovered off-world craft. The real surprise was a hint…
Effective Leadership Communication, Quality of Communication Experience and Public Employee Experience
Before I left the government on June 30, 2023, I participated in the 2023 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey (FEVS). Filling out the survey reignited my interest in using the FEVS…
Cultivating the Next Generation of Nonprofit Leaders
Particularly, demographic and social changes yield new challenges in constructing strategic human resources management not only to secure talent and institutional knowledge but also to boost human capital and cultivate…
What I Learned About Myself From Doing a Ted Talk (UMBC-Style)
Remember your “why,” slow down and listen to the lessons. I love seeing others reach their potential. Why shouldn’t I love seeing myself do the same?…
Above All, To Serve the Public
Consider what could happen if the levers of bureaucracy—complex rules, slowness to change and opaqueness—were used in the service of justice and the common good. Such a commitment would renew…
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