Elections have consequences, and our most recent one is no different. Among other things, it will bring new political appointees to leadership positions in an agency, and career civil servants are duty-bound to follow their lawful orders. That’s as it should be in a democracy, but there’s obviously much more to it than that, and Government Executive has published some ‘Survival Rules’ from two longtime civil servants to follow in that regard. Their complete ‘Survival Guide’ can also be found at www.publicavirtu.com and on other related sites.