R 131707Z SEP 12

ALCOAST 406/12
COMDTNOTE 5351
SUBJ: FIELD INPUT FOR THE COMMANDANTS LEADERSHIP, EXCELLENCE, AND
DIVERSITY (LEAD) COUNCIL
1.  The purpose of the LEAD Council is to gather information and make
recommendations to enhance leadership development practices, support
a diverse and inclusive workforce, and bring field leadership and
diversity issues to the highest levels of Coast Guard leadership.
Semiannually, the LEAD Council meets and considers issues, using
unfiltered input submitted by field personnel.
2.  The next meeting of the Commandants LEAD Council for 2012 is
22-25 October in Washington DC.  Coast Guard military members (active
and reserve), civilian employees, and Auxiliarists are highly
encouraged to provide the LEAD Council with input on leadership and
diversity related topics.  Submit issues to
Tanya.L.Schneider(at)uscg.mil or Orion.R.Bloom(at)uscg.mil no later
than 24 September 2012.  Members are encouraged to discuss their
proposed topics with their local command and command chief, and to
utilize the Leadership and Diversity Advisory Council (LDAC) network
prior to submission.  Submissions are limited to one succinct
paragraph framing the issue with recommendations, if appropriate.
3.  The intent of this message is to provide an avenue for members to
communicate general leadership and diversity concerns to the
Commandant via the LEAD Council.  This is not intended to supersede
the existing chain of command or the equal opportunity process.  It
remains a members responsibility to work via their chain of command
and report specific grievances or complaints related to equal
opportunity policies.
4.  Questions about this message or the LEAD Council should be
directed to CDR Tanya Schneider, COMDT (CG-12B), (202) 475-5247 and
Tanya.L.Schneider(at)uscg.mil or LT Orion Bloom, COMDT (CG-133),
(202) 475-5517 and Orion.R.Bloom(at)uscg.mil.
5.  RADM D. A. Neptun, Assistant Commandant for Human Resources,
sends.
6.  Internet release authorized.