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New Leadership Connect AI Plugin Delivers People and Policy Intelligence to Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, and Copilot

Ask your AI. Get Leadership Connect answers. WASHINGTON, DC (Nov. 10, 2026) — Leadership Connect…

Will McCormickNovember 10, 2026

Thought Leadership Best Practices Contracting Federal Government

Everything You Knew About Contracting Has Changed

This guide is based on more than 10 hours of direct interviews with senior federal…

Sarah CleinMay 6, 2026

Contracting Emerging Technology Event Takeaways Federal Government

The Hidden Risk in Federal Software Supply Chains and How to Fix It

The Hidden Risk in Federal Software Supply Chains and How to Fix It Federal agencies…

Cole van LeliveldMay 4, 2026

Contracting Emerging Technology Event Takeaways Federal Government

Cocktails & Conversations: The Future of Federal Contracting: Innovation, Oversight, and Industry Partnerships

The Future of Federal Contracting: Innovation, Oversight, and Industry Partnerships Federal contracting is entering a…

Cole van LeliveldApril 27, 2026

Contracting Emerging Technology Event Takeaways Federal Government

Empowering Innovation: Collaborating with Small Businesses in Public Sector IT

Empowering Innovation: Collaborating with Small Businesses in Public Sector IT Federal agencies are under increasing…

Cole van LeliveldFebruary 20, 2026

Artificial Intelligence Contracting Federal Government Thought Leadership

OneGov Deals Tracker

Last updated 3/9/26 by Sarah Clein, Leadership Connect Technology procurement has long been one of…

Sarah CleinFebruary 4, 2026

Artificial Intelligence Contracting Federal Government Policy Thought Leadership

From Capitol Hill to Your Contract: The Latest in Federal AI Policy

by: Sarah Clein, Leadership Connect Federal AI policy is shifting under the Trump administration, with…

Sarah CleinSeptember 9, 2025

Evaluating the Top 100 Tech Buyers In Government: VARs & Vendor Access

Contracting Policy Thought Leadership

Evaluating the Top 100 Tech Buyers In Government Part 2: VARs & Vendor Access

Part one of this analysis identified which Funding Office’s are most likely to work with…

Leadership ConnectAugust 12, 2025

Evaluating the Top 100 Tech Buyers In Government: Big Spenders & New Vendors

Policy Contracting Thought Leadership

Evaluating the Top 100 Tech Buyers In Government Part 1: Big Spenders and New Vendors

In the world of tech acquisition, a persistent challenge remains: It is increasingly difficult for…

Leadership ConnectJuly 23, 2025

Best Practices Contracting Emerging Technology Event Takeaways Federal Government Nonprofits & Associations Policy Workforce

Cyber Frontiers in Government Contracting: Navigating Best Practices Through Rapid Changes

Leadership Connect knows the challenges that our government contractor clients face when it comes to…

Sarah CleinApril 22, 2024

Best Practices Contracting Emerging Technology Event Takeaways Federal Government Nonprofits & Associations Policy Workforce

Breaking Barriers: Women in Technology – Shaping the Future, One Connection at a Time

As a tribute to Women’s History Month, Leadership Connect hosted a women-centric webinar on March…

Sarah CleinMarch 18, 2024

Best Practices Business Contracting Emerging Technology Federal Government Policy Workforce

Small Business, Big Ideas: Inside SBIR

Over the last few months, I connected with awardees or agency representatives for the SBIR…

Leadership ConnectMarch 14, 2024

Best Practices Business Contracting Event Takeaways

3 Elements to a Successful Salesforce

Running full speed ahead into 2024, Leadership Connect hosted their second webinar this year focusing…

Leadership ConnectFebruary 6, 2024

Contracting Federal Government Policy

The Strategic Landscape of AI: A Guided Service for Industry Leaders, Decision Makers, and Federal Agencies

As we enter 2024, it's clear that artificial intelligence (AI) remains a key force in…

Leadership ConnectJanuary 30, 2024

Contracting Federal Government Nonprofits & Associations