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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Racial Equity: The Investment You Can't Afford to Ignore (Part I) In today's rapidly evolving corporate landscape, fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) isn't just a moral imperative; it's a strategic necessity. Businesses prioritizing DEI initiatives contribute to a fairer and more just society and reap tangible benefits in innovation, employee engagement, and long-term sustainability. [...]
Leading with Impact: A Sneak Peek into Leadership Montgomery's Exciting Program Year By: Sarah Burnett Two months in, I can confidently say that returning to Leadership Montgomery was an excellent decision. Some of you may remember me from my time leading LM's corporate engagement work from 2017 to 2019; I'm thrilled to be back as [...]
From Alumni to All-In: 5 Reasons Why LM Alumni Belong at Homecoming Get ready to celebrate and show your Leadership Montgomery pride! LM's annual Homecoming event on October 5th is just around the corner. If you're a leadership program alum, you don't want to miss it. Whether you graduated last year, last decade, or in [...]
Empowering Change: A Deep Dive into the CORE 2023 Program’s Impactful Community Engagement Projects It says it in our mission: We connect and prepare leaders to build thriving and inclusive workplaces and communities. At Leadership Montgomery (LM), we bring together leaders in a way that facilitates change and impacts our community every day. Our strategic [...]
