What Is Leadership Leawood?
Leadership Leawood is a five-month immersive leadership development journey designed to equip emerging professionals with the tools, insights, and connections needed to serve and lead in Leawood and the Greater Kansas City region. Participants explore the public, private, and nonprofit sectors through experiential learning and peer networking—and graduate with sharpened leadership skills, a broadened network, and a deeper understanding of our community.
Class of 2025 Highlights
22 outstanding participants representing organizations across public service, education, nonprofits, healthcare, and more.
Service Impact: The class raised $24,737 for Growing Futures Early Education Center through their “Run for the Roses” event—outperforming the prior year and making a tangible impact.
Why Join?
Community Insight: Engage directly with Leawood’s civic, business, and nonprofit leaders.
Professional Growth: Develop leadership capabilities through workshops, panels, and real-world interactions.
Network: Build meaningful connections with fellow emerging leaders.
Impact: Participate in a cohort service project that leaves a lasting mark on the community.
Ready to Lead?
Complete our application HERE no later than Friday, October 31, 2025.
2026 tentative session dates are as follows:
- January 21 – Introductions & Leadership
- February 5 – City Day
- February 18 – Nonprofit Day
- March 4 – State Day
- March 25 – Leadership Continued
- April 1 – County Day
- April 21 – Regionalism Day
- May 6 – Healthcare & Education Day
- May 14 – Final Debrief & Graduation Luncheon
Many thanks to our Leadership Leawood sponsor, Molle Auto Group.