Lunch with Leaders is Back
Lunch with Leaders 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 or podcast 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.
May 19 at Noon I The Magic of Mattering I Warbird Whiskey I Excelsior Springs, MO
What does it mean to truly matter at work — and what happens when people don't feel like they do?
Research tells us that employee engagement is at a 10-year low, and it's not because people don't care. It's because too many people feel unseen, unheard, and undervalued. This month's article explores the concept of the "mattering deficit" and what leaders can do about it — not through grand gestures, but through small, intentional moments that make a real difference.
This is one of those conversations that's relevant no matter what kind of organization you lead or serve. Join us for lunch, and let's dig in together.
Attendees order and pay for their own lunch. RSVPs are appreciated to help us plan seating accordingly.
RSVP for the May Lunch with Leaders
Past Topics
January 2026: Keys to a More Productive 2026
January’s Lunch with Leaders focused on productivity through subtraction. This month's article is about creating a “stop-doing list” and talks about how clarity, boundaries, and letting go can create more space for meaningful work. Less hustle and more intention.
Read January’s Article
February 2026: Doing More of What You Love
Do you ever wonder what work would feel like if you did more of what energizes you? February’s Lunch with Leaders featured a short podcast and a conversation about how individuals and teams can create more energy and joy at work, without ignoring real-world constraints.
Listen to February’s Podcast
April 2026: Three Cheers for Volunteers
Volunteers are the heart and soul of our organizations and communities, but the landscape of volunteer engagement is changing. Expectations are evolving. Time commitments look different. Motivations are more nuanced. Organizations that want strong volunteer programs will need to rethink how they recruit, support, and keep volunteers in this new environment.
Read April’s Article
