Navigating Today: Resource Page At our recent Navigating Today: A Convening for Leaders, attendees representing all sectors discussed the evolving economic landscape, including the impact of declining federal employment, stagnating job growth, and housing shortages. According to our expert panel, Montgomery County should reduce reliance on federal spending, create a business-friendly environment, and expand housing [...]
The Urgency of Leadership Development: 5 Reasons Why It Should Be Your Priority (especially right now) Leadership development is more than a benefit in today's workplace—it’s a strategic advantage. When organizations invest in their leaders, they foster innovation, build stronger teams, and create environments where employees thrive. According to a LinkedIn Workplace Learning Report, companies [...]
A Rising Tide: How Leaders Can Build Community and Belonging As we approach the end of another year, it's natural to pause and reflect on what we've accomplished as an organization and as individuals. This reflection reminds me of the well-known adage, "A rising tide lifts all boats." This statement captures the spirit of community [...]
How Healthy and Effective is Your Team? As our region looks to the future, Leadership Montgomery (LM) recognizes a significant need for effective leadership. With nearly 35 years in the space, we understand what quality leadership entails. We work daily to support leaders across sectors, ensuring they have the leadership resources necessary to make [...]
A Call for Graceful Leadership Amidst Division With the election results now in, it’s impossible to ignore the intensity of the political landscape. Social media and constant news coverage often intensify this division, creating an atmosphere where genuine dialogue feels rare. As business, nonprofit, and government leaders, we are uniquely responsible for leading with civility [...]
From the President & CEO Homecoming Reflections: The Power of Connection Over Networking As we reflect on the incredible Homecoming event this past week, I want to take a moment to acknowledge the energy, passion, and commitment each of you brought to the event. Seeing so many alumni, partners, and supporters come together to share [...]
From the President & CEO Unveiling Our New Online Community: Connecting Leaders, Inspiring Change I am thrilled to share some exciting news with you! At Leadership Montgomery, our mission is to connect and prepare leaders to build thriving and inclusive workplaces and communities. Today, we are taking a giant leap forward in fulfilling this mission [...]
Contact: Kaarmin Ford | Leadership Montgomery | kaarmin.ford@leadermont.org | 301.881.3333 July 31, 2024 LEADERSHIP MONTGOMERY WELCOMES NEW BOARD CHAIR, FOUR NEW BOARD MEMBERS Rockville, MD- Leadership Montgomery (LM), a Montgomery County-based community leadership organization, today announced the appointment of four new members to its board of directors: Debbi Jarvis (CORE 2012), AltaGas/Washington Gas Amy Ray, [...]
2025 Cohort-Based Programs Launched Rockville, MD (October 3, 2024)—Leadership Montgomery (LM), a Montgomery County-based nonprofit that connects leaders working in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors, is set to launch their 2025 Emerging Leaders (EL), Connecting Our Region’s Execs (CORE), and Encore Programs last month. “LM is thrilled to convene such a diverse group of leaders [...]
LM Raises over $44k for Leadership Program Scholarships LM would like to thank everyone who helped us raise money to help subsidize tuition for Emerging Leaders, CORE, and Encore program participants. Your support and generosity raised $44,448 to support our next generation of leaders, innovators, and change-makers in Montgomery County. A special thank you to [...]
