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.
March 24 at Noon I When Luck Shows Up I Warbird Whiskey I Excelsior Springs, MO
They say “luck favors the prepared,” but what does that actually look like in everyday leadership and innovation?
In March, Lunch with Leaders will discuss the idea of luck as something we can cultivate, not just wait for. This month’s article proposes a process that helps leaders and teams actively position themselves to act when possibilities arise. It’s a practical way of thinking about creativity, resilience, and decision-making — not as random forces, but as habits we can strengthen.
During lunch, we’ll explore what it means to prepare for luck. Bring your insights, experiences, and questions as we examine both the strategy and the reality of creating good fortune in work and leadership.
RSVP for the March Lunch with Leaders
April 21 at Noon I Three Cheers for Volunteers I Warbird Whiskey I Excelsior Springs, MO
April is Volunteer Appreciation Month, and there’s no better time to ask an important question: What does the future of volunteerism look like?
At April’s Lunch with Leaders, we’ll explore how the volunteer landscape is evolving by drawing from sector trends and our own lived experiences in nonprofit and community work.
Volunteer engagement is shifting. Expectations are changing. Time commitments look different. Motivations are more nuanced. Organizations that want to thrive will need to rethink how they recruit, support, and retain volunteers in this new environment.
How do we honor volunteers not just with gratitude, but with thoughtful systems, clear expectations, meaningful roles, and sustainable support?
If you care about the future of community engagement and the people who power it, this conversation is for you.
RSVP for the April Lunch with Leaders
May 19 at Noon I The Magic of Mattering I Warbird Whiskey I Excelsior Springs, MO
Details coming soon!
Past Topics
January 27 : Keys to a More Productive 2026 at Warbird Whiskey, Excelsior Springs, MO
January’s Lunch with Leaders will focus 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 17 : Doing More of What You Love, Location TBA
Do you ever wonder what work would feel like if you did more of what energizes you? February’s Lunch with Leaders will feature 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
