In celebration of their 20th Anniversary, the African American Federal Executive Association (AAFEA), honors the foresight and visionary leadership of their founders and the commitment to continuing the work and charting a course for a thriving, impactful organization for many years to come.

The rise and emphasis on a hybrid and digital world throughout the last 18-months stressed organizations' need to expand their proverbial tool box with human skills of leadership, communication, emotional intelligence, among others — proficiency in these are key to organizational and employee success. Today, government leaders directly meet this challenged to new work dynamics, requiring a shift in reflection and action.

The rise and emphasis on a hybrid and digital world throughout the last 18-months stressed organizations' need to expand their proverbial tool box with human skills of leadership, communication, emotional intelligence, among others — proficiency in these are key to organizational and employee success. Today, government leaders directly meet this challenged to new work dynamics, requiring a shift in reflection and action.