There are many qualities of a great leader, said Rob Carey, but one stands out as most important: being a good listener. “To be able to know…

Rajiv Uppal handles enterprise IT, security and privacy, and investment planning for CMS. He’s helped spearhead the effort to improve patient and private sector access to health…

Listening to the workforce and empowering them to make changes are the qualities of a good leader, said Raj Iyer. Having released a plan to digitally transform…

CIO, U.S. Postal Service According to Postal Service CIO Pritha Mehra, a good leader needs to be an active listener and a perpetual student. They must also…

Being kind — and taking time to listen to the people who work for you — is an important leadership trait, said DHA’s Chief Information Officer Pat…

Neelam Sandhu believes effective leaders all share similar core characteristics: “The ability to lead with their head and heart; being a role model; being fair to everyone;…

Adinistrator, U.S. Digital Service USDS Administrator Mina Hsiang says that the hallmark of a good leader is a strong and empowered team. “The best leaders build trust…

After years as a CEO and White House Innovation Fellow, Mike Brown is the director of the Defense Innovation Unit, which was launched to accelerate the Defense…

Head of Federal, Scale AI Atop Mark Valentine’s list of qualities that make a good leader is a triad of key traits: integrity, authenticity, and a growth…

Deputy Commandant for Information, U.S. Marine Corps A well-trained and ready workforce can accomplish anything. “When I was the commanding general of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, I…