LeapFrog Solutions Participates in NVTC Study on Leadership and Change

LeapFrog Solutions was one of more than 70 companies that participated in a study on leadership and change sponsored by the Northern Virginia Technology Council. The study concluded that change, driven by technological advances, customer shifts and economic uncertainty, is disruptive and will continue. Respondents also noted that companies are leveraging change to create strategic business opportunities. “The government market has opened up,” said Lisa Martin, president and CEO of LeapFrog Solutions. “There are new opportunities for small business that were not possible before. Organizations with a sound infrastructure, track record and customer focus can capture these opportunities.” Finally, the study showed that companies must have the right talent pipeline to be successful. “A key ingredient to successfully expanding our company is having employees with a deep pride in what we do,” Lisa said. “I believe in building a workforce that is team-oriented, customer-centric, flexible, hardworking and entrepreneurial.” The complete study can be found here.

LeapFrog Solutions Nominated for Blue Diamond Award

Each year, the Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce nominates companies and individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to the community. This year, we were proud to be nominated for the prestigious Blue Diamond Award in recognition for our work with The American Red Cross, The Greater Washington Sports Alliance, Life With Cancer, and with The Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce. Over the course of the past year we have worked with each of these organizations individually to help them achieve their goals. The 80 page bid book which we created for the Greater Washington Sports Alliance helped win them the bid for the 2012 Fire and Police Games! Another great organization that we are associated with is Life With Cancer at Inova Fairfax Hospital. The Life With Cancer House is a refuge for cancer patients, survivors and their families. As part of our work, we donated funds that were used to purchase and stock a tropical fish tank up in the children’s area and we are working with the staff to identify other projects where we can contribute our talents. For more information on Life With Cancer, please visit their website .

We look forward to more work within the Washington metropolitan community and were very honored to be recognized with all of the other very deserving nominees.

Yesterday, the LFS office experienced a power outage for about 30 minutes. Here is how the LFS team reacts to power outages. What a great group of froggies!!! (even in the dark)

See you laters, never goodbuys

Our star Account Executive, Jen Fagan, has hopped on to another opportunity and we wish her the very best!!! Jen was an amazing member of our team and will be missed at LFS by our staff and clients alike. In true LeapFrog Solutions fashion, Jen will be missed but never out of touch!

With her moving on, we welcome our new account manager Carita Eleazar! She comes from a great agency background and has a lot to offer the LFS team. We are very excited to see where 2010 is taking LeapFrog Solutions!

Babies!

LFS celebrated the exciting news that our own Kim Danielson will soon be the mother of a beautiful baby girl. The entire team got together to celebrate with Kim, and her husband Dave!

Our impromptu shower was full of cute pink baby clothes, toys, and a other items that Kim and Dave will need for their little one.

Congratulations to the two of you. We cannot wait to meet your daughter!

Lights, Camera, ACTION!

The LFS Team was at a video shoot for one of our clients last week and we thought about what necessities you should always have when shooting a video.

Our Emergency Pack would include:

• Translucent powder makeup
• Large makeup brush
• Hair brush
• Hair spray
• Scissors
• Digital camera

Is there anything that you this is a "Must Have" on a video shoot?

Let us know!

Abbi Boose - LeapFrog intern and George Mason University Student who is leaping ahead of her classmates

Abbi Boose, a communication major with a concentration in public relations at George Mason, is interning at LeapFrog Solutions. She has accepted the challenges of her internship and knows that the opportunity will lead her to success. The College of Humanities and Social Sciences recently caught up with Boose for an interview to hear a little more about her experience at LeapFrog Solutions - read more to hear what she had to say. click here>