Lunch with leaders is back for the fall! This monthly gathering brings people together over lunch for thoughtful conversations about leadership and work. We’ll meet at a local restaurant (everyone orders their own lunch) and spend an hour learning, sharing, and connecting. Each session centers on a short reading, podcast, or video and is designed to be informal, inclusive, and discussion-driven. Attendees purchase their own lunch and participate as much or as little as they like.
There is no charge to attend; however, RSVPs are appreciated to help us plan seating accordingly.
Friday, November 20, 2026: The Neuroscience of Gratitude
Gratitude is more than a feeling. Practiced intentionally, it shapes how teams function, how culture forms, and how leaders show up under pressure. The research goes well beyond 'keep a gratitude journal.' This session explores what the science actually says and what leaders can do with it.
RSVP for November’s Lunch with Leaders
November Featured Resource - Total Reading Time: 10 - 12 minutes I Part 1 I Part 2
Friday, December 11: The Gift of Gathering
At a time of year when everyone is gathering for holiday parties, end-of-year celebrations, board meetings, and family dinners, it’s worth asking: what makes a gathering actually matter? This session explores what separates the forgettable from the meaningful, and what leaders can do to close that gap.
RSVP for December’s Lunch with Leaders
December Featured Resource
Past Dates
Friday, October 15: Strategy Doesn’t Have to Be Spooky I Featured Resource
Friday, September 4: Back to School to Unlearn Some Things I Featured Resource
Fall gatherings will take place at Opportunity Cafe, located at 1302 N Jesse James Rd., Suite D, in Excelsior Springs, MO.
You can view the topics from last spring here.
