Michelle Zebrowski, Chief Data Officer, Customs and Border Protection<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\nCongratulations to all of the honorees and thank you to all who participated in the process.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nIdentified below are Six Key Characteristics that Make up an Engage FedGov Leader\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\nExemplify Open Communication\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\nWhether through speaking at events, sharing on open platforms such as LinkedIn, or writing executive insight pieces that offer advice and insight, the engaged leader shares their thought leadership and is open to making public what they know to serve the greater good.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nEvidence of Mission Focus\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nAn engaged leader understands their mission focus is not turned inward to their specific organization but instead looks outward, to their stakeholders. This means taking and receiving lessons learned from others serving the same or similar communities. It means finding ways to engage stakeholders, vendors, and potential partners, to drive collaborative solutions with the users\u2019 needs in focus.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nExecution as a Good Partner\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nEngaged leaders prefer not to do a power dance, across tables or in the public eye. Being open, transparent, and authentic in who they are and what they want to achieve, these leaders demonstrate they are good and reliable partners. Being a good partner, these leaders are clear in what they say, understand their role and the roles of those around them, and they execute according to that.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nEngage with the Community\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nWhether through industry days, networking opportunities, written content or collaboration in working groups, the engaged leader is part of the discussion, attending events, and being accessible and available. The expression \u201ca rising tide lifts many boats\u201d reminds everyone of something engaged leaders know \u2013 that there are opportunities for everyone and we do better when we work together. Whether it is as a mentor, an advisor, a board member, or a panellist, these leaders are familiar names and faces.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nEncourage Inclusivity\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\nLeaders who see the bigger picture are often surrounded by people who represent that bigger picture. Engaged leaders surround themselves with people who support and challenge them, with people who come from diverse backgrounds and with varied experiences. Engaged leaders encourage discussion, not for its own sake, but because they want the ideas brought forth from their diverse and inclusive team.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>
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As we enter a pivotal year for the federal landscape, we are thrilled to announce the 2025 Engage National Security 100 Honorees. These leaders in IT and consulting, from both industry and government, are set to spearhead innovation. With a new Administration on the horizon, this esteemed group of technology and business consulting professionals is ready to propel the critical missions of National Security agencies forward. The nomination process was incredibly competitive, with hundreds of entries evaluated. Each honoree was nominated and selected by their peers, celebrating their outstanding contributions to the field.<\/p>\n