{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"209. Same Mission, Different Paths: How Appointees and Career Feds Can Work Together","description":"Former Acting Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence &amp;amp; Security Milancy Harris joins FedUpward at Globally\u2019s Shaping America\u2019s Next 25 Summit to talk candidly about her career across intelligence, counterterrorism, and policy roles\u2014and what it really takes to lead in government today. From navigating bureaucracy to developing talent and fostering public-private understanding, Harris shares clear-eyed advice for federal employees, aspiring leaders, and those curious about working at the highest levels of national security. 00:49 \u2013 Meet Milancy Harris: From intel analyst to senior DoD leader 01:31 \u2013 What\u2019s broken? Bureaucracy and the roadblocks to good ideas 03:05 \u2013 Developing employees: Peer mentoring, training, and listening 05:00 \u2013 Podcasts and cross-agency training as growth tools 07:31 \u2013 Political appointees vs. career feds: Misconceptions &amp;amp; mindset 09:31 \u2013 The best leadership advice? Start with the human touch Don\u2019t miss this one if you're looking to grow your career in public service\u2014or lead with more heart, strategy, and purpose. Helpful Resources:   Follow Milancy on LinkedIn: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/milancy-harris\/&amp;nbsp;   www.fedupwardcoaching.com&amp;nbsp;   Connect with Love:   LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com\/in\/love-rutledge   Facebook: facebook.com\/fedupward   &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"FedUpward Podcast - Tips for Federal Government Employees","author_url":"http:\/\/fedupward.libsyn.com\/website","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/36997875\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/36997875"}