Emerging Leaders Network @ EPA

ELN is an EPA-recognized, non-labor employee group established and managed by early-career EPA professionals for all EPA employees. The organization was founded in 2006. ELN works collaboratively with its fellow members, other EPA employees and groups (such as the Returned Peace Corps Volunteers and the Environmental Careers Program-Presidential Management Fellows Panel), and experts outside the Agency to provide networking and […]

New York City Young Government Leaders

If you live in or around New York City and are interested in furthering your federal career through: professional development activities, networking opportunities, social events, seminars, and community involvement… then YGL NYC is for you! Learn more. About YGL Young Government Leaders (YGL) is committed to providing the authentic voice for our generation of aspiring government leaders. Our membership consists […]

DHS Emerging Leaders

DHS Emerging Leaders’ (DEL) mission is to foster a “Unity of Effort” through professional development and community engagement. Since its inception, DEL members have led and supported a wide range of professional, social, and volunteer initiatives. DHS Emerging Leaders was chartered as an official, independent employee association (Directive 112-06) in July 2011 by a group of DHS employees formerly known […]

Denver Young Government Leaders

If you live in or around Denver and are interested in furthering your federal career through: professional development activities, networking opportunities, social events, seminars, and community involvement… then YGL Denver is for you! Learn more. About YGL Young Government Leaders (YGL) is committed to providing the authentic voice for our generation of aspiring government leaders. Our membership consists of over […]

NextGen Network @ Census

The NextGen Network @ Census provides a forum for employees self-identified as “Millenials” (Generation Y) to serve as an outlet for transparency, professional collaboration, and openness. We facilitate professional networking and career development opportunities to shape our vision of leadership, which ultimately enhances the Census’ business practices of recruiting, retaining and developing our generation’s current and upcoming leaders. We strive […]

The ChangeMaker Effect

It’s important to remember that in an “everyone leads” office, there is no room for smallness, De Sio explained. This means that everyone involved has to be prepared to lead all the time. Breaking down silos is also key. Giving folks the ability to tear down walls — whether physical or metaphorical — is critical for success.

Self Marketing Power

Personal change usually precedes organizational change. Jeff Beals argues that employees have a moral obligation to use their gifts and talents–and the power of their personal brands–to help their organizations do better.