After a tough year for federal senior executives, new leadership at SEA is looking at what comes next
After a tough year for federal senior executives, new leadership at SEA is looking at what comes next  
Podcast: The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton
Published On: Thu May 21 2026
Description: Federal senior executives are coming out of a demanding year, with mission changes, retirements and rising expectations across agencies. That pressure is reshaping how SES leaders approach their roles and forcing a reset inside the organization that supports them. Dr. Michelle Sutter, executive director of the Senior Executives Association, joins us to talk about what comes next for SES leaders and how SEA is adjusting.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.