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 [...]
Harnessing the Power of Leadership: LM Alumni Tackle Community Challenges Head-On As a community leadership organization, Leadership Montgomery’s role is to convene leaders across communities representing diverse sectors, skills, and lived experiences to create better cultures and outcomes for people in Montgomery County. Because we represent different areas, sectors, and backgrounds, we have an opportunity [...]
Reflections on Israel-Hamas War As a result of the conflict that has taken place in Israel, we are aware that many in the LM network and around the region have been directly affected. It is impossible to ignore the loss, grief, and anxiety currently experienced by so many. We support all those navigating the extremely [...]
