A Conversation with Bill James, Author of "The Accidental Executive"
What roles do resilience, empathy, and finding purpose play in effective leadership?
In this episode of the Fed to Fed Podcast, we chat with Bill James, author of The Accidental Executive, about his journey from a GS-1 clerk to the Senior Executive Service. Bill shares candid stories from experiences spanning his 40-year career, highlighting unexpected opportunities, pivotal challenges, and lessons in humility, empathy, and purpose-driven teamwork.
Be inspired with us as we hear Bill’s insights into civil service and the evolving role of technology innovation in government. Bill even shares some valuable advice for anyone considering a career in public service!
Today’s guests:
– Bill James – Author, “The Accidental Executive”
– Moderator: Susan Sharer, Chief Executive Officer, GOVTECH CONNECTS