For many people, the mention of government work conjures images of endless red tape and bureaucracy. In reality, though, federal employees are doing life-changing work every day. They fight hurricanes, advance cutting-edge research, protect children, and manage millions of acres of public lands. But with leadership turnover, political transitions, and cultural challenges, the system often struggles to attract and retain the talent it needs. Cameron Kober is working to change that.

Cameron Kober is a Senior Manager at the Partnership for Public Service, where he leads initiatives like the Best Places to Work in the Federal Government rankings to help agencies improve leadership, culture, and engagement. With a background in teaching and a passion for public service, Cameron is dedicated to creating better workplaces for federal employees and supporting their mission to serve the public.

In this episode, Dart and Cameron discuss:
- What motivates federal employees to serve
- How mission-driven work boosts engagement
- The challenge of leadership turnover in government
- Adapting to rapid political transitions
- Improving workplaces through Best Places to Work rankings
- Building trust and transparency in government
- Leadership lessons from public service
- And other topics…

Cameron Kober is a Senior Manager at the Partnership for Public Service. He leads initiatives like the Best Places to Work in the Federal Government rankings, helping agencies improve culture, leadership, and engagement. Cameron also manages the Preparing to Lead program, which develops future federal leaders. Before joining the Partnership, he was a middle school teacher in Florida, where he discovered his passion for public service. He has written articles on employee engagement and leadership, offering tips to improve workplace culture.

Resources mentioned:
The Partnership for Public Service: https://ourpublicservice.org/
Best Places to Work in the Federal Government Rankings: https://bestplacestowork.org/
The Fifth Risk by Michael Lewis: https://www.amazon.com/Fifth-Risk-Michael-Lewis/dp/1324002646

Connect with Cameron:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameron-kober-b6672a55/

Work with Dart:
Dart is the CEO and co-founder of the work design firm 11fold. Build work that makes employees feel alive, connected to their work, and focused on what’s most important to the business. Book a call at 11fold.com.