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Check out the Fall 2020 edition of the 4th Estate DACM's Newsletter!

https://4edacm.dau.edu/assets/DACM-Fall-2020-Newsletter.pdf?platform=hootsuite&utm_campaign=Fall2020-NL

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Once more, we look forward to welcoming the following mentor leaders from across DoD and industry to meet with 60+ mentees during today's final "speed networking" event, part of the 4th Estate DACM's ongoing "Leaders Building Leaders" virtual training event held throughout August!

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Jaime Toogood
commences Monday, 3 August, with this dynamic presenter! Dr. Sae Schatz kicks off our event at 10am EST. We’re excited to hear how she’s been transforming science and technology in Defense, Gov't and beyond!! 👏🏼 📚 💡

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Lauren Green
This year, we've rounded up a diverse group of SES members, distinguished DoD Leaders, and Industry Partners to participate in various events throughout the month-long "Leaders Building Leaders: Great By Choice" virtual event that kicks off on 3 August. We are pleased to announce that both Ms. Stacy Cummings and Ms. Lois Daniels Harper will be guest speakers for this event. Want to learn more about them? Check out this video from last year's Women in Acquisition Leadership series:

https://media.dau.edu/media/Women+in+Acquisition+LeadershipA+Stacy+Cummings/1_d4270mng

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A staunch advocate for women to serve on corporate boards, American University School of Professional & Extended Studies Interim Dean Jill Klein is featured in the Washington Business Journal article, "The Search For Women Directors Continues in 2020." Read the article here/now.

Learn more about 2020 Women on Boards - "a global education, public awareness, and advocacy campaign urging corporations to meet or exceed 20% women directors on their boards by the year 2020" - at https://2020wob.com.

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"I Say Thank You"

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"Do Something Crazy"

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"Outside the Box"

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"Challenge Yourself"

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"The next generation"

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"I remember saying I'm never going to do any of this. I did everything on it!"

- John H. James Jr., 4th Estate Leaders Building Leaders Event

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"As a leader we often find ourselves challenged becasue we feel alone."

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We help your professionals through CHANGE, DECISION MAKING, CONFLICT STYLES, + more! Maximizing and leveraging the diverse gifts of your great teams

The Leadership Foundry (LF) is one of seven business units at Xator Corporation. Started in 2006, the LF has grown, delivering seminars of its highly sought-after Leadership Challenge Program (LCP) seminar series, which focuses on both leadership and diversity. Helping your leaders work through change, conflict, and more. We have worked with over 25,000 participants worldwide.

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This is how to decide if returning to a former employer is the right choice 01/21/2022

This is how to decide if returning to a former employer is the right choice

There may be good reasons to return to your former employer, especially if you can change or upgrade several factors.
https://www.fastcompany.com/90703362/this-is-how-to-decide-if-returning-to-a-former-employer-is-the-right-choice?partner=feedburner&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feedburner+fastcompany&utm_content=feedburner&cid=eem524:524:s00:12/10/2021_fc&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=Compass&utm_campaign=eem524:524:s00:12/10/2021_fc

This is how to decide if returning to a former employer is the right choice There may be good reasons to return to your former employer, especially if you can change or upgrade several factors.

01/20/2022
Workers Keep Resigning. Here's a Novel Idea to Get Them to Stay 01/20/2022

Workers Keep Resigning. Here's a Novel Idea to Get Them to Stay

Instead of relying on exit interviews for potentially illuminating information, business owners are connecting with their employees before they're already out the door.
https://www.inc.com/rebecca-deczynski/great-resignation-quitting-stay-interviews.html

Workers Keep Resigning. Here's a Novel Idea to Get Them to Stay Instead of relying on exit interviews for potentially illuminating information, business owners are connecting with their employees before they're already out the door.

01/19/2022
This is what makes people happy at work, according to science 01/19/2022

This is what makes people happy at work, according to science

These things can make all the difference in whether you feel good about going to work each day.
https://www.fastcompany.com/90704833/this-is-what-makes-people-happy-at-work-according-to-science?partner=feedburner&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feedburner+fastcompany&utm_content=feedburner&cid=eem524:524:s00:12/10/2021_fc&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=Compass&utm_campaign=eem524:524:s00:12/10/2021_fc

This is what makes people happy at work, according to science These things can make all the difference in whether you feel good about going to work each day.

Photos from Leadership Foundry by Xator Corporation's post 01/18/2022

Here are more pictures from our experience with the FL ANG in Orlando last week. Thanks to all the participants for their time and energy! Special thanks to Cyril Traeye, the FLNG SEEM, for his help in organizing the program and working with Danny Doucette, David Chancellor, Dan Quinn, Angela Shank and Monica Mancuso to make it a success.

Why Emotionally Intelligent People Embrace the ‘Rule of Resilience’ 01/18/2022

Why Emotionally Intelligent People Embrace the ‘Rule of Resilience’

The rule of resilience is an emotionally intelligent way to deal with pressure, overcome challenges, and save your mental health.
https://www.inc.com/justin-bariso/mental-health-what-is-resilience-rule-of-resilience-how-to-overcome-challenges-how-to-deal-with-pressure-emotional-intelligence.html?cid=nl029week50day13_3&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Inc%20Must%20Reads&position=1&partner=newsletter&campaign_date=13122021

Why Emotionally Intelligent People Embrace the ‘Rule of Resilience’ The rule of resilience is an emotionally intelligent way to deal with pressure, overcome challenges, and save your mental health.

01/17/2022
Emotionally Intelligent People Know How to Set Boundaries. Here’s How They Do It 01/17/2022

Emotionally Intelligent People Know How to Set Boundaries. Here’s How They Do It

Want to manage your time more effectively, avoid burnout, and save your mental health? Start setting boundaries.
https://www.inc.com/justin-bariso/emotional-intelligence-time-management-how-to-set-boundaries-how-to-avoid-burnout-mental-health-how-to-say-no.html?cid=nl029week49day09_1&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Inc%20Must%20Reads&position=1&partner=newsletter&campaign_date=09122021

Emotionally Intelligent People Know How to Set Boundaries. Here’s How They Do It Want to manage your time more effectively, avoid burnout, and save your mental health? Start setting boundaries.

How to Prevent Rage Quitting in Your Business 01/15/2022

How to Prevent Rage Quitting in Your Business

Do you know how to prevent rage quitting in your organization? Here are some tips that may help.
https://www.inc.com/suzanne-lucas/how-to-prevent-rage-quitting-in-your-business.html?cid=nl029week01day07_3&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Inc%20Must%20Reads&position=4&partner=newsletter&campaign_date=07012022

How to Prevent Rage Quitting in Your Business Former Tampa Bay Buccaneer Antonio Brown isn't the only one leaving the workplace in dramatic fashion.

This is why your boss is so bad at his job 01/15/2022

This is why your boss is so bad at his job

It’s not your imagination: the pandemic made your boss worse.
https://www.fastcompany.com/90702191/this-is-why-your-boss-is-so-bad-at-his-job?cid=eem524:524:s00:12/31/2021_fc&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=Compass&utm_campaign=eem524:524:s00:12/31/2021_fc

This is why your boss is so bad at his job It’s not your imagination: the pandemic made your boss worse. On this episode of The New Way We Work, we find out why the people who get promoted are often the least qualified.

4 emotionally intelligent ways to accept people who don’t share your values 01/14/2022

4 emotionally intelligent ways to accept people who don’t share your values

It’s easy to spend your life with people who think like you. Yet hanging out with like-minded people is the opposite of open-mindedness.
https://www.fastcompany.com/90628936/4-emotionally-intelligent-ways-to-accept-people-who-dont-share-your-values?cid=eem524:524:s00:12/19/2021_fc&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=Compass&utm_campaign=eem524:524:s00:12/19/2021_fc

4 emotionally intelligent ways to accept people who don’t share your values It’s easy to spend your life with people who think like you. Yet hanging out with like-minded people is the opposite of open-mindedness.

5 ‘senses’ remote leaders must rely on 01/14/2022

5 ‘senses’ remote leaders must rely on

An interesting editorial on the new 5 senses workers need when working remotely.
https://www.fastcompany.com/90703919/5-senses-remote-leaders-must-rely-on?partner=feedburner&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feedburner+fastcompany&utm_content=feedburner&cid=eem524:524:s00:12/20/2021_fc&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=Compass&utm_campaign=eem524:524:s00:12/20/2021_fc

5 ‘senses’ remote leaders must rely on The CEO of Skillsoft used to manage by walking around. Now, with remote teams, he’s had to develop new senses to supplement what he used to see and hear in the physical workplace.

Photos from Leadership Foundry by Xator Corporation's post 01/13/2022

We are so excited to be back in the classroom this week! Thank you to the Florida National Guard for their time and energy as we facilitate the LCP-I and LCP-II programs. Special thanks to Cyril Traeye, the FLNG SEEM, for his help in organizing the program and working with Danny Doucette, David Chancellor, Dan Quinn and Angela Shank to make it a success.

3 Powerful Ways to Go From The Great Resignation to The Great Retention 01/13/2022

3 Powerful Ways to Go From The Great Resignation to The Great Retention

These leadership actions will instantly solve the Great Resignation problem.
https://www.inc.com/marcel-schwantes/3-ways-to-go-from-great-resignation-to-great-retention.html?cid=nl029week50day13_2&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Inc%20Must%20Reads&position=1&partner=newsletter&campaign_date=13122021

3 Powerful Ways to Go From The Great Resignation to The Great Retention These leadership actions will instantly solve the Great Resignation problem.

You’re probably making these common communication mistakes. Here are 3 ways to fix them 01/12/2022

You’re probably making these common communication mistakes. Here are 3 ways to fix them

Here are three problems and the solutions you can implement now to improve your communication.
https://www.fastcompany.com/90593549/youre-probably-making-these-common-communication-mistakes-here-are-3-ways-to-fix-them?cid=eem524:524:s00:12/24/2021_fc&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=Compass&utm_campaign=eem524:524:s00:12/24/2021_fc

You’re probably making these common communication mistakes. Here are 3 ways to fix them The founder of On Point Speaking says that for many of us, communication is confusing—especially now.

Your old gut instincts may be failing you. Emotional intelligence won’t 01/12/2022

Your old gut instincts may be failing you. Emotional intelligence won’t

When faced with uncertainty, we are hardwired to respond defensively and inflexibly. We need EI to push past those outdated survival instincts, this psychologist says.
https://www.fastcompany.com/90694634/your-old-gut-instincts-may-be-failing-you-emotional-intelligence-wont?cid=eem524:524:s00:12/19/2021_fc&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=Compass&utm_campaign=eem524:524:s00:12/19/2021_fc

Your old gut instincts may be failing you. Emotional intelligence won’t When faced with uncertainty, we are hardwired to respond defensively and inflexibly. We need EI to push past those outdated survival instincts, this psychologist says.

5 benefits to embracing slow work 01/11/2022

5 benefits to embracing slow work

The slow work movement places an emphasis on actions that promote mindfulness, creativity, and a balanced working environment.
https://www.fastcompany.com/90707471/5-benefits-to-embracing-slow-work?partner=feedburner&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feedburner+fastcompany&utm_content=feedburner&cid=eem524:524:s00:12/23/2021_fc&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=Compass&utm_campaign=eem524:524:s00:12/23/2021_fc

5 benefits to embracing slow work The slow work movement places an emphasis on actions that promote mindfulness, creativity, and a balanced working environment.

4 Tips for Leading During Uncertainty 01/11/2022

4 Tips for Leading During Uncertainty

In these times, one leadership skill is needed more than ever, and that’s the capacity to navigate uncertainty.
https://real-leaders.com/4-tips-for-leading-during-uncertainty/?inf_contact_key=9c2702d2adb91dfa7e41319f5d5ecfc0680f8914173f9191b1c0223e68310bb1

4 Tips for Leading During Uncertainty I’ve worked with CEOs, Fortune 500 executives, social entrepreneurs, and other leaders worldwide to unlock their leadership potential. In these times, one leadership skill is needed more than ever, and […]

Use The "S-A-S" Rule to Quickly Defuse Conflict & End Arguments 01/10/2022

Use The "S-A-S" Rule to Quickly Defuse Conflict & End Arguments

Conflict appears in many forms, but we seldom are prepared to deal with it. Fortunately, this 3-step rule defuses tense situations and facilitates constructive resolution.
https://www.inc.com/jeff-steen/use-this-sas-rule-to-quickly-diffuse-conflict-amp-end-arguments.html?cid=nl029week51day22_4&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Inc%20Must%20Reads&position=1&partner=newsletter&campaign_date=22122021

Use The "S-A-S" Rule to Quickly Defuse Conflict & End Arguments Conflict appears in many forms, but we seldom are prepared to deal with it. Fortunately, this 3-step rule defuses tense situations and facilitates constructive resolution.

Emotional intelligence is more than a buzzword—it’s a requirement for a return to life 01/10/2022

Emotional intelligence is more than a buzzword—it’s a requirement for a return to life

A combination of self-awareness and self-management will help smooth your path to normalcy.
https://www.fastcompany.com/90637028/emotional-intelligence-is-more-than-a-buzzword-its-a-requirement-for-a-return-to-life?cid=eem524:524:s00:12/19/2021_fc&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=Compass&utm_campaign=eem524:524:s00:12/19/2021_fc

Emotional intelligence is more than a buzzword—it’s a requirement for a return to life A combination of self-awareness and self-management will help smooth your path to normalcy.

4 myths about hybrid work that managers need to stop believing 01/09/2022

4 myths about hybrid work that managers need to stop believing

If you want to create an effective hybrid work arrangement, you’ll need to check these assumptions.
https://www.fastcompany.com/90665879/4-myths-about-hybrid-work-that-managers-need-to-stop-believing?cid=eem524:524:s00:01/02/2022_fc&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=Compass&utm_campaign=eem524:524:s00:01/02/2022_fc

4 myths about hybrid work that managers need to stop believing If you want to create an effective hybrid work arrangement, you’ll need to check these assumptions.

These 5 myths about resilience might be hurting your ability to cope 01/08/2022

These 5 myths about resilience might be hurting your ability to cope

To become more resilient, it’s important to understand these misconceptions around the trait.
https://www.fastcompany.com/90547087/these-5-myths-about-resilience-might-be-hurting-your-ability-to-cope?cid=eem524:524:s00:01/02/2022_fc&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=Compass&utm_campaign=eem524:524:s00:01/02/2022_fc

These 5 myths about resilience might be hurting your ability to cope To become more resilient, it’s important to understand these misconceptions around the trait.

Great Leaders Embody These 4 Principles, According to Former Best Buy CEO Hubert Joly 01/07/2022

Great Leaders Embody These 4 Principles, According to Former Best Buy CEO Hubert Joly

Hubert Joly, who revived Best Buy when challenged by e-commerce giant Amazon, says you can make your employees happy while still delivering results.
https://www.inc.com/fran-velasquez/best-buy-hubert-joly-best-leaders-leadership-principles.html?cid=nl029week49day10_3&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Inc%20Must%20Reads&position=1&partner=newsletter&campaign_date=10122021

Great Leaders Embody These 4 Principles, According to Former Best Buy CEO Hubert Joly Hubert Joly, who revived Best Buy when challenged by e-commerce giant Amazon, says you can make your employees happy while still delivering results.

Disney’s Former CEO Bob Iger Just Explained the Reason He Resigned. It’s the Best Example of Emotional Intelligence I’ve Seen Yet 01/06/2022

Disney’s Former CEO Bob Iger Just Explained the Reason He Resigned. It’s the Best Example of Emotional Intelligence I’ve Seen Yet

The hardest thing for a leader to do is to admit that they might be the thing that is preventing the organization they are responsible for from growing or innovating or rising to whatever challenge it faces.
https://www.inc.com/jason-aten/disneys-former-ceo-bob-iger-just-explained-reason-he-resigned-its-best-example-of-emotional-intelligence-ive-seen-yet.html?cid=nl029week51day22_3&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Inc%20Must%20Reads&position=1&partner=newsletter&campaign_date=22122021

Disney’s Former CEO Bob Iger Just Explained the Reason He Resigned. It’s the Best Example of Emotional Intelligence I’ve Seen Yet "I started listening less," Iger said of his leadership style. It was a sign it was time to leave.

Try this brain-based leadership model to collaborate and influence others 01/05/2022

Try this brain-based leadership model to collaborate and influence others

David Rock’s SCARF® Model coupled with emotional intelligence can help create healthy and motivated teams.
https://www.fastcompany.com/90654943/try-this-brain-based-leadership-model-to-collaborate-and-influence-others?cid=eem524:524:s00:12/19/2021_fc&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=Compass&utm_campaign=eem524:524:s00:12/19/2021_fc

Try this brain-based leadership model to collaborate and influence others David Rock’s SCARF® Model coupled with emotional intelligence can help create healthy and motivated teams.

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The Leadership Foundry (LF) is one of seven business units at Xator Corporation. Started in 2006, the LF has grown, delivering seminars of its highly sought-after Leadership Challenge Program (LCP) seminar series, which focuses on both leadership and diversity. Helping your leaders work through change, conflict, and more. We have worked with over 45,000 participants worldwide.

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