"Leadership development can be thought of as an integration strategy by helping people understand how to relate to others, coordinate their efforts, build commitments, and develop extended social networks by applying self-understanding to social and organizational imperatives.” - David V. Day, The Pennsylvania State University

EPFP enables Fellows to become familiar with different types of leadership and leaders. Fellows become aware of their own leadership strengths and identify areas for further development. Feedback instruments and facilitated discussions help Fellows understand and develop the capacity to take a step back from their day-to-day work and focus on broader goals. Robust discussions with policy and practice experts help Fellows develop a strong foundation in content and become more confident and increase Fellows' on-the-job performance.

June 2017: Leadership News, Reports & Resources

What Blue Collar America Can Teach Us About Leadership
White collar leadership can learn a lot from the habits and codes of the blue collar lifestyle. Here are a few ways that paying attention to blue collar America can teach us about leadership. 

Leader Time: A leadership example to remember this Memorial Day

This article offers leadership lessons from the life of Sergeant First Class Jared Monti, the first Medal of Honor recipient in the administration of President Obama. His examples will inspire you to be a better leader. 

6 Tips for Dealing with Conflict

Nadia Lopez, a school principal, shares six tips on ways to dial down conflict. These tips are applicable in situations far beyond the classroom. One tip discussed includes listening deeply and actively. In tense discussions, it’s important to acknowledge the feelings of each party involved and use reflective language to show that they’ve been heard.  

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