Leadership Northwest Missouri is seeking applicants to participate in the class of 2026. The program offers opportunities to lead, connect, and grow within the region. The program requires a commitment of eight days over seven months. The deadline to apply is November 1, 2025.
Leadership Northwest Missouri provides a localized experience, offering leadership training, education on hot topics in the region, and access to a well-connected network of contacts.
The 2026 class will begin with a two-day retreat at Conception Abbey, January 21st and 22nd, led by Tim Crowley, Ph.D., a national speaker on personal and professional development. Day-long monthly classes will follow in various communities throughout our 19-county region, with the class graduation scheduled for July 16, 2026.
Those interested should contact Kendra Pickering at leadershipnorthwestmissouri@gmail.com. An application is available to download at: https://leadershipnorthwestmissouri.org/program-information