Archive: April 18, 2010 - April 24, 2010
When we don't trust government
We expect our government to take care of those things no other organization will -- fixing the economy, guarding our national security, assisting in recovery efforts. So each time an agency fails, our confidence in government erodes.
By Tom Fox | April 23, 2010; 4:35 PM ET | Comments (2)
Deadwood, the sequel: More on the problem of poor performance
In response to Monday's 'deadwood' column, some readers said government leaders don't deal with poor performers because the system is too hard to navigate. I agree it's not easy, but leaders committed to the process and determined to take action can succeed.
By Tom Fox | April 22, 2010; 5:52 PM ET | Comments (25)
Make a clear statement: 'We are listening'
You have to make a clear statement that, 'We are listening, we're open and we want your contributions.'
By Tom Fox | April 19, 2010; 3:24 PM ET | Comments (3)
