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13L is a leadership collective of 13 committed mid-career federal employees who have a strong interest in issues related to leadership in the federal government. The mission of 13L is to promote effective leadership in the federal government by advancing discussion and sharing practical information across agencies, undertaking group-sponsored projects and initiatives, and supporting the professional growth and career development of fellow members.

13L promotes effective leadership in the federal government through three broad approaches. First, the group serves in a similar fashion as a community of practice in working to share information within and across agencies and to advance inquiry and discussion of issues related to leadership in the federal government. Second, the group is analogous to a community of purpose with the goal of undertaking specific and defined projects and initiatives to promote effective leadership in the federal sector. Third, the group serves in a similar manner as a community of commitment in that members of the group commit to supporting fellow members in accomplishing their individual goals, including those related to professional growth and career development.

Membership of the group is to be individuals who are federal employees at the GS-13 to -15 level (or equivalent) who have a strong interest in issues related to leadership in the federal sector and who desire to hold federal leadership positions. Membership in the group is to be without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, or any other factor that does not affect an individual’s ability to be an effective leader.