Greetings YGL Members, Do you have cabin fever and are you ready for some fresh air? If so spring into fitness with fellow hiking enthusiasts. Date:  March 20,2021 @ 9:30am Location: Burke Lake Park 7315 Ox Road Fairfax Station, VA 23039 Entrance fee:  Free Hike: 4.6 mile loop around the lake. • Meeting spot:  Near the restrooms by the boat launch dock (looks like the "F" on the map). This is a flat, wide dirt trail with occasional mud spots and tree roots to walk around.  The trail is dog friendly, kid friendly, stroller and wheelchair friendly. https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/sites/parks/files/assets/documents/waterfront/burkelake/burketrailmap.pdf  Please remember to RSVP to:bhensley@younggov.org

Join Young Government Leaders from across the country and coaches from the Federal Coaching Network for a Peer Coaching Workshop on April 19, 2021, from 6:00-7:30 PM EST.  A "Question Approach" to Leading People: Managing conflict, fostering diversity, developing others and leading teams all reflect how you choose to lead. And, how you lead matters. We suggest you start with a question. Join Young Government Leaders from across the country and coaches from the Federal Coaching Network for a Peer Coaching Workshop to explore the power of using a "question approach" to uncover the wisdom of the team in devising strategies and insights for "leading people." Learn together in small groups about the Leading People ECQ through a process that will teach you a methodology you can apply immediately as a leader and team member. Attendees will have an opportunity following the session to continue with peer coaching and/or sign up with a one-on-one coach.

  Psychological/ Performance Skills focusing on Self- Talk and Imagery About this Event The Adaptive Leader Program is a component of the Office of Command Psychologist, and it educates Leaders in performance-enhancing techniques. In this seminar, members of the Adaptive Leadership Program will explain and train on skills such as Self-Talk and Imagery—to enhance leadership capabilities and optimize performance! Join us in our Lunch and Learn discussion on April 28th at 12 PM EST.

  Financial Planning Workshop Hosted by Reynolds & Reynolds Financial Partners. About this Event Join YGL and Reynolds & Reynolds Financial Partners as part of the Public Service Recognition Week webinar series.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation; National Academy Program presents Emotional Intelligence and how it relates to Leading People. About this Event Join YGL as part of Public Service Recognition Week webinar series. Emotional Intelligence has been described as the "secret" to success. It is making your emotions work for you, instead of against you. This presentation will explore the ways in which you can better understand the interaction between thoughts, emotions, and your behaviors. The focus will be on the causality between emotional self-awareness and social connection.

Young Government Leaders, BIG NOW Generation and Management Concepts Virtual Happy Hour "Leading People". About this Event Young Government Leaders, BIG NOW Generation and Management Concepts Virtual Happy Hour "Leading People" will take place on May 6, 2021 at 5:30pm Celebrating Public Service Recognition Week (PSRW). Dress code: Represent your favorite professional or college sports team by wearing your favorite jersey-shirt, cap, or other sports gear. So grab a glass, fill it with your favorite beverage and join us for some virtual fun!

Learn from a government expert and your peers about how to better process, plan and solve difficult challenges. Specifically, you will: Learn strategies for developing healthy problem-solving skills. Work with your colleagues in breakout rooms to work through mock scenarios. Network virtually with your peers. To register for the event, please click on the below link "View Event Website".

Registration dates: August 9 - September 6 Challenge dates: August 30 - October 10