Fall 2026 — Lunch with Leaders

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, October 16, 2026: Strategy Doesn’t Have to Be Spooky
It’s spooky season! For a lot of leaders, the word "strategy" belongs right there with the ghosts and goblins. It sounds big. It sounds complicated. It sounds like something that requires a retreat and a very thick binder. But it doesn’t have to. This month's article makes a compelling case that the traditional strategic plan — you know, the thick binder gathering dust on a shelf — is dead. What organizations need instead is something more alive, more adaptive, and honestly more useful. Come ready for a conversation that might just change how you think about the work you're already doing.

October Featured Resource
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Other Upcoming Dates

  • Friday, November 20: The Neuroscience of Gratitude

  • Friday, December 11: The Gift of Gathering

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.

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