NRPA Leadership Development Network

Happy Monday, Leadership Development Network Connections! Get ready for an inspiring and energizing time at the NRPA Conference in Philadelphia, PA! We can’t wait to bring the Leadership Development Network together for an in-person experience filled with connection, learning, networking, and fun. From engaging networking activities and thought-provoking roundtable discussions to meaningful conversations with fellow leaders, this is a great opportunity to reconnect, build relationships, and share ideas. This year, let’s celebrate “The Power Of” parks and recreation and the incredible people who make it all possible. We can’t wait to see you in Philadelphia! Come ready to connect, collaborate, learn, and celebrate the power of our profession and the people behind it.

We have another interactive session scheduled just for you! Let's talk! How authentic is authentic? Join us to learn more and unpack authenticity and professionalism!

It's time for our summer Leadership Lounge! This Thursday we will explore professionalism and authenticity! Can You Really Be Yourself at Work? It's summer, so let's turn up the heat. Bring your hottest workplace opinion and your realest leadership dilemma. We'll open the floor, let it rip, and turn a few of those moments into live coaching in front of the group. Part vent session, part real talk, part coaching magic - and not a single slide. One honest hour, every career stage welcome. Can you really be yourself at work? Let's find out together Speaker: Kellye Mazzoli Date: July 23rd, 2026. Time: 9:00am PDT, 10:00am MDT, 11:00am CST, 12:00pm EST Register today https://lnkd.in/gX76WYHT

Happy National Recreation and Parks Professionals Day! What is one moment in your parks and recreation career that reminded you why you chose this field?

Mid-season staff retention is one of the hardest challenges in parks and recreation, and the NRPA Leadership Development Network is tackling it head on this July 8. Kealy Daye, CPRP will be leading a conversation on how to keep seasonal and part-time staff engaged and coming back when the summer grind starts to wear on them. If you have ever lost a great employee in week six of a twelve-week season, you know exactly why this topic matters. Join us virtually on July 8 at 12:00 PM MDT. The LDN meets every second Wednesday of the month, and it is one of the better professional development investments you can make in this field. See the flyer to register or click here: https://lnkd.in/gZzrCfqm #NRPA #ParksAndRecreation #LeadershipDevelopment #LDN #StaffRetention #SeasonalStaff #ParksLeadership #ParksProfessionals

Excited to share that the NRPA Leadership Development Network is meeting on June 10 and the topic is one that deserves more attention in our field! Partnering with Destination Marketing Organizations is a conversation parks and recreation professionals need to be having. DMOs are often an untapped resource for collaboration, and I am looking forward to hearing from John David and Jennifer Fink, CPRP on how we can think more strategically about these relationships. If you are a parks and rec leader looking to grow your network and sharpen your thinking, this is a great space to do that. The LDN meets virtually every second Wednesday of the month. Join us June 10 at 12:00 PM MDT. Link to register in the flyer! #NRPA #ParksAndRecreation #LeadershipDevelopment #LDN #PublicParks #ParksProfessionals #CommunityPartnerships

Courtney Fox, CPRE, CPO, thank you for a great session today! If you attended today's session, what was your biggest ah-ha moment?

Excited to share this upcoming opportunity from the NRPA Leadership Development Network! 🌿 On May 13, the LDN May Meeting tackles something every parks and rec professional thinks about: "Branching Out: Navigating Your Parks & Rec Career Path." Facilitated by Courtney Fox, CPRE, CPO, this session will help you: ✅ Prepare for your next big promotion ✅ Recognize when it might be time for a new challenge ✅ Leave with the confidence to take that next step Whether you are early in your career or a seasoned leader, there is always value in pausing to reflect on where you are headed. We love that NRPA continues to invest in the people who make our parks and programs thrive. Join us May 13 at 12:00 PM MDT. 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/eyCb_VFW #Parks #Recreation #NRPA #LeadershipDevelopment #ParksAndRec #CareerDevelopment #PublicService

Who is familiar with the ADKAR charge management model? When did you use it?

“People don’t fear change, they fear the unknown!” Jonelle Bailey What are your thought about today’s topic, change management?