Leadership Southern Maryland

Leadership Southern Maryland Leadership Southern Maryland is an educational, experiential non-profit designed to build a cadre of informed leaders in the Southern Maryland region.

Leadership Southern Maryland (LSM), is a nonprofit, independent, community leadership development organization. Our mission is to connect, educate, and inspire a diverse group of current and emerging leaders, fostering collaboration to address community needs of Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary's counties. Founded in 2008, LSM has graduated 575 regional leaders. LSM's flagship Executive Program is a

life-enriching nine-month,"behind-the-scenes" experience designed to enhance the collaborative abilities of our region's top senior professionals. For the best and brightest new talent, our Emerging Leaders Program (LEAP), is a six-month immersive experience that helps
young professionals expand their teamwork skills while creating meaningful connections with a powerful network of distinguished trailblazers. LSM social media feeds are meant to be an interactive place where followers can receive information about our community and engage in conversation. We want to hear from you, and we encourage comments, questions, and suggestions. To ensure that everyone has a positive experience on our social media sites, please understand that we will not tolerate:

- Abusive behavior, harassing, stalking, threatening, or personally attacking others
- Hateful language targeting race/ethnicity, religion, gender, nationality, political beliefs, sexual orientation
- Fraudulent, deceptive, misleading, or unlawful posts/comments
- Content that is spamming in nature
- Solicitation of goods or services
- Defamatory, offensive, obscene, or vulgar comments
- Uploading files or links that contain viruses or programs that could damage the operation of other people’s computers
- Any posts about a legal issue, legal case, or attorneys
- Posting of any personal information including, but not limited to, e-mail address, or phone number
- Trolling or deliberate disruption of discussion
- Any other unacceptable posts or comments that presents a positive experience for all users

All individuals posting on LSM’s social media sites are required to follow any governing policies, regulations, or statements of rights and responsibilities of the respective social media platform. Leadership Southern Maryland (LSM) reserves the right to screen shot, archive, and remove posts that do not adhere to the guidelines listed above, and to temporarily block or ban anyone who violates these guidelines from posting on our social media sites, and to report any conduct, including but not limited to offensive, fraudulent, deceptive, hateful, abusive, defamatory, vulgar, or lewd content, to the respective social media platform. Once the temporary block has concluded, the individual will be unblocked from the LSM social media profile and full access will be reinstated. If the individual continues to violate these guidelines or the governing policies and regulations of the respective social media platform, the individual will be reported to the appropriate social media platform and may be banned from LSM's social media site indefinitely. Please note that LSM does not endorse any opinions, visuals, or other type of material not specifically posted by us. Additionally, the college is not responsible for the accuracy of the claims, information, advice, or comments posted by followers and visitors of the page.

We asked the internet to provide the top leadership tactics that build servant leaders. In the spirit of LSM’s mission t...
09/04/2026

We asked the internet to provide the top leadership tactics that build servant leaders. In the spirit of LSM’s mission to connect, educate and inspire, each month we’ll share interesting insights in a series we are calling “Toolbox Tactics.”

Shout out to Rachel Lytle , LEAP '22 for renewing her membership in the LSM Alumni Association last week, and thanks to ...
09/02/2026

Shout out to Rachel Lytle , LEAP '22 for renewing her membership in the LSM Alumni Association last week, and thanks to all who have joined, bringing us ever closer to our goal with 180 members!

Help your class win LSM's Drive to the End Zone game, and help your favorite charitable organization, by helping LSMAA reach our goal of 210 LSMAA members (30% of grads) by Homecoming.

Join LSMAA now through October 15, and help your class earn Drive to the End Zone game points plus *multiplied* Best Class Ever Challenge points. AND … if your class earns the most game points, LSM will donate 10% of your class membership proceeds to the charitable organization your class chooses!

1-Year Membership: 1 game pt + 5 BCE pts = 6 pts
5-Year Membership: 3 game pts + 30 BCE pts = 33 pts
Lifetime Membership: 6 game pts + 150 BCE pts = 156 pts

Learn more and join LSMAA: https://leadershipsomd.org/membership/join-lsmaa/

09/02/2026

Leadership Southern Maryland's Emerging Leaders Program (LEAP) application is OPEN!
Are you ready to grow your leadership knowledge and abilities, network with peers and seasoned leaders, and influence change in your community? Apply for LEAP 2027!
Application deadline: Sept. 30
Visit our website to apply:
https://leadershipsomd.org/programs/leap/

Do you know someone whose skills, character, and commitment deserve greater recognition? If so, nominate them for our Em...
08/31/2026

Do you know someone whose skills, character, and commitment deserve greater recognition? If so, nominate them for our Emerging Leaders Program (LEAP)!

The LSM Emerging Leaders Program (LEAP) provides six insightful experiences that allow participants to better understand their own leadership abilities, collaborate with peers on team projects, and learn from a diverse array of seasoned leaders.

Nominate an emerging leader today:
https://leadershipsomd.org/programs/nominations/leap-nomination/

Sincere thanks to all who have joined the LSM Alumni Association! We continue to make GREAT progress toward our goal wit...
08/27/2026

Sincere thanks to all who have joined the LSM Alumni Association! We continue to make GREAT progress toward our goal with 179 members!!!

Special shouts out to Ron Price, LSM '26; Exzavain Burkes, LSM '17; Heidi Hayes, LEAP '26; Rick Tarr, LSM '23; and Renesha Miles, LSM '24 for joining in the last two weeks! 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

Help your class and help your favorite charitable organization by helping LSMAA reach our goal of 210 LSMAA members (30% of grads) by Homecoming.

Join LSMAA now through October 15, and help your class earn Drive to the End Zone game points plus *multiplied* Best Class Ever Challenge points. AND … if your class earns the most game points, LSM will donate 10% of your class membership proceeds to the charitable organization your class chooses!

1-Year Membership: 1 game pt + 5 BCE pts = 6 pts
5-Year Membership: 3 game pts + 30 BCE pts = 33 pts
Lifetime Membership: 6 game pts + 150 BCE pts = 156 pts

Learn more and join LSMAA: https://leadershipsomd.org/membership/join-lsmaa/

TODAY! LSM Alumni, come hang out!Join us at Melwood Recreation Center at 5-7pm for fun, laughter, and connection with yo...
08/27/2026

TODAY! LSM Alumni, come hang out!

Join us at Melwood Recreation Center at 5-7pm for fun, laughter, and connection with your LSM family.

It’s good to reconnect…

Missed LEAP’s Early Decision deadlines? Don’t worry!Applications for our Emerging Leaders Program (LEAP) Class of 2027 w...
08/26/2026

Missed LEAP’s Early Decision deadlines? Don’t worry!

Applications for our Emerging Leaders Program (LEAP) Class of 2027 will remain open until September 30.

If you’re an early- to mid-career professional who is ready to strengthen your leadership, create new relationships, and deepen your service to Southern Maryland, this program may be perfect for you!

Learn more and apply:
https://leadershipsomd.org/programs/leap/

LSM alumni, NEXT WEEK! Let’s hang out!💜Join us at Melwood Recreation Center on Thursday, August 27, 5-7pm for fun, laugh...
08/21/2026

LSM alumni, NEXT WEEK! Let’s hang out!💜

Join us at Melwood Recreation Center on Thursday, August 27, 5-7pm for fun, laughter, and connection with your LSM family.

It’s good to reconnect…

RSVP Today: https://forms.gle/YEA2SdGwAvDqQhaW9

Address

44425 Airport Road, Suite 220
California, MD
20619

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 2pm
Tuesday 9am - 2pm
Wednesday 9am - 2pm
Thursday 9am - 2pm
Friday 9am - 2pm

Telephone

+13018627663

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