LSM E-News ~ March 2022

Executive Program Application Deadline Less Than One Month Away!

Applications for Leaership Southern Maryland's Executive Program Class of 2023 will be accepted through 5 pm, April 15. Now is the time!

• Nominate a deserving leader to be a part of the next "best class ever."
• If you haven't experienced the Executive Program yet, now is your chance. Apply today!

LSM Executive Program Info Sessions

There are three Executive Program information sessions remaining before the application deadline on April 15. These sessions provide attendees with a more complete understanding of the program and the application process. They are also a wonderful opportunity to ask questions. The info session schedule is as follows:

Friday, March 18, 12:00-1:00 pm, MIL Expedition Office 3rd Floor Conference Room OR via Zoom (in-person attendance is strongly encouraged)

Monday, March 28, 9:30-10:30 am, Waldorf West Branch Library

Monday, April 4, 5:30-6:30 pm, Charlotte Hall Library

Advance registration is required. Please click HERE to register. For questions, email info@leadershipsomd.org

LSM Class of 2022 Experiences

Multiculturalism & Diversity in Southern Maryland

On March 3, 2022, the Leadership Southern Maryland (LSM) Class of 2022 participated in the sixth of nine educational sessions for the LSM Executive Program– Multiculturalism & Diversity. The day began with a presentation on “Dealing with Grey Issues,” by RADM Bert Johnston, USN (Ret.) The class spent the remainder of the session guided by facilitator Sybol Anderson, PhD., as they explored multiculturalism and diversity and discussed how it impacts the workplace, community, and future of the region.

Leadership Southern Maryland Emerging Leaders Explore Resilience and Stress Management

On February 25, 2022, Leadership Southern Maryland's Emerging Leaders Program (LEAP) Class of 2022 held its second of six program sessions.

The day opened at College of Southern Maryland (CSM), La Plata Campus with a stress management assessment administered by Erin Farley LSM’21 and Dana Rose of CalvertHealth Medical Center. Farley and Rose continued the morning session with a discussion on building resilient teams.

After lunch, the class team leaders led the planning for their capstone project in partnership with Christmas in April Calvert County. This was followed by a panel discussion with Charles County leaders including Commissioner Thomasina Coates LSM’22 and Marcia Keeth LSM’18, deputy director, Charles County Economic Development Department. The panel discussion was moderated by Phillip Melton LEAP’20, ESD tech agent team lead of Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC-IHD).

The afternoon session continued with a discussion on thriving in a stressful environment led by Shaniqua Cousins LSM’22, operations officer at NAVAIR and founder of Shaniqua Cousins World Group LLC, a lifestyle brand. The day also included a book discussion of The Five Dysfunctions of a Team with Stuart White, chief learning officer for NSWC-IHD. The final activity of the day was a summary group reflection with Leslie Fazio LSM’22, team effectiveness and coaching team lead for NAVAIR and the Emergenetics and session facilitator for LEAP Class of 2022.

At the conclusion of the program day, the class adjourned to The Greene Turtle Sports Bar and Grille to meet members from LSM’s LEAP Class of 2020.

Leadership Southern Maryland’s Emerging Leaders Program (LEAP) provides educational programming opportunities to new or emerging leaders in the region. Through a series of six “experiences,” young leaders facilitate, foster, and refine their individual leadership understanding and abilities via structured course curriculum and a focus on self-discovery, teamwork, and networking. Experts from across the region and state representing business, government, education, and the nonprofit community serve as panelists and guest speakers.

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Newsworthy Notes

Upcoming Events

Friday, March 18: 12:00-1:00 pm, Executive Program Info Session, Lexington Park / Zoom

Friday, March 25: Emerging Leaders Program (LEAP) Session 3

Monday, March 28: 9:30-10:30 am, Executive Program Info Session, Waldorf

Monday, April 4: 5:30-6:30 pm, Executive Program Info Session, Charlotte Hall

Friday, April 15: Application Deadline for Executive Program Class of 2023

Friday, April 22: Emerging Leaders Program (LEAP) Session 4