PODCAST: Leadership Lessons in Federal IT 

Written By Fareeha Khan

In the latest installment of the Fed Mission Success podcast series, Allen Pinkelton, Contract Program Manager, Unified Communications at Makpar Corporation, provides his perspective on leadership lessons in the federal arena.  

 

Beginning his IT career at the IRS in 1983, Allen is a seasoned government executive who has gained key experiences, insights and wisdom around the value and importance of the right leadership practices.  

In the federal IT arena, Allen believes that leadership is all about being inspiring, having a meaningful message, as well as having a certain style and vision for carrying out success. Professional credibility, along with trustworthiness, is paramount – where leaders are also “in the game.” 

Key highlights: 

  • About Allen’s background and career at the IRS. (:35) 

  • How Allen defines leadership in the federal arena. (1:39) 

  • Allen’s leadership lessons. (2:15) 

  • Examples of federal IT leadership in action. (4:40) 

  • Why it’s better to “beg for forgiveness” later. (6:54) 

  • How Allen believes that a good leader truly cares.  (7:45) 

We would like to thank Allen for taking the time to speak with us! Be sure to check out our previous Fed Mission Success podcast interview with Allen, where he discusses why small businesses are best poised to help government.  

To learn more about Makpar’s solutions for government, click here. 

Fareeha Khan
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