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What is leadership?

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Leadership is a set of mindsets and behaviors used to engage and enable people to align on a collective direction, and work together to accomplish shared goals while adjusting to changing environments.

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Strengthening senior executive leadership is critical to ensuring the continuity of government

Partnership for Public Service

During times of change, these career executives are a source of stability, bridging gaps in mission and service delivery, serving as stewards of agency workforces and resources, and directly communicating with and supporting incoming political leadership. But periods of transition make certain leadership competencies critical: 1.

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Driving leadership buy-in for community engagement: expert tips from our cofounder Aline Muylaert

Citizen Lab

As one of CitizenLab’s co-founders, current Commercial Director, and previous Head of Government Success, Aline Muylaert has extensive experience working with local governments to develop and implement successful community engagement initiatives.

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Executive Leadership on Security and Risk Management

Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast

How to manage technology and risks that extend from the cyber perspective all the way to corporate leadership and climate change. This is one of the most engaging conversations that the Disaster Zone Podcast has had with a true subject matter expert. Increasing risks and increasing technology are the topics in this podcast.

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Lessons from leadership luminaries

Partnership for Public Service

Curiosity is a defining—and often underestimated—element of leadership. Though perhaps not a leadership guru, the iconic television character Ted Lasso memorably said, “Be curious, not judgmental.” Though perhaps not a leadership guru, the iconic television character Ted Lasso memorably said, “Be curious, not judgmental.”

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AI Federal Leadership Program helps federal executives lead change and develop innovative solutions

Partnership for Public Service

However, leveraging AI the right way requires more than just technical expertise—it demands informed leadership. The Partnership’s AI Federal Leadership program is designed to empower senior federal leaders with the knowledge, strategic insights and network to guide AI adoption and innovation at their agencies.

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Why you should apply to the Mission Support Leadership Program

Partnership for Public Service

If you are a forward-thinking and innovative acquisitions, HR, financial management or IT employees working at the GS-12 to GS-14 level, the Partnership’s Mission Support Leadership Program may be right for you. Shiela Verges-Osuna, Employee Engagement Section Chief, National Institute of Health.