Why we need the 365 Leadership Summit

People often ask me why they should come to the 365 Leadership Summit, why they should take a full day away from their busy schedules, or why an employer should send their team.

My answer is simple: because leadership can be lonely.

Over the past year, I have heard from so many readers of The Selfless Way who said the same thing in different words. They love leading, but sometimes it feels like no one really understands the weight of it. It is hard to explain to someone who has never carried the pressure of being responsible for others, the decisions that keep you up at night, or the moments you have to be strong for everyone else even when you feel empty yourself.

Leadership was never meant to be a solo journey. No one was created to carry the burden alone.

That is why we created the 365 Leadership Summit. It is one day set apart for leaders to come together, to breathe again, to be refilled, and to remember that leadership is not about performing but becoming.

Maybe you are the person who is always expected to have the ideas, to keep things moving, to hold the vision when others lose focus. You pour out constantly but rarely get poured into. This Summit is a place where you can sit with other leaders who know what that feels like, where you can hear best practices, learn new strategies, and walk away refreshed with tools and inspiration for the journey ahead.

Maybe you are someone who is thirsting for wisdom, who wants to learn from real practitioners, not just speakers with theory, but people who have done the work. This Summit is for you too. You will hear from leaders who have led in the fire, built something from nothing, and found ways to lead with both courage and compassion.

I am a big believer in leadership development and professional growth. What better way to learn than from some of the most influential and effective leaders in our region and beyond? These are people with a proven track record of success, who have built cultures that last and who continue to lead with integrity, resilience, and purpose.

Maybe you are someone who believes in giving back. At the 365 Leadership Summit, we will have more than one hundred high school students joining us, the next generation of leaders. They are hungry to learn, to see examples worth following, and to know that leadership is still about service. If you care about mentoring and investing in the future, your presence matters.

Or maybe you just need a place to exhale. To spend one day in an environment where iron sharpens iron. A space where you can show up as your authentic self, without the pressure to perform, and just be reminded that you are not alone.

If you are that super achiever, the one who is always chasing the next goal, this Summit is for you too. It is not often that you can be around people who understand what that drive feels like.

If you are someone who is hungry for knowledge, seeking fresh insight and new tools to grow, this is for you. You will leave with wisdom you can apply immediately, wisdom that strengthens both your leadership and your life.

And if you are the leader who simply wants to feel less alone, even for one day, this is for you. Sometimes the most powerful thing we can hear is, “I know how you feel.” That kind of understanding can refill your spirit in ways no manual or keynote ever could.

Every time leaders come together, something powerful happens. But real transformation does not start on a stage. It starts in the heart. My hope is that as we gather, we will not only share ideas but also be shaped by them. Because before we can lead others well, we have to be willing to keep growing ourselves.

I am deeply grateful for every leader who shows up, those who serve in schools, churches, nonprofits, businesses, and families. You are already making a difference, even if no one claps for it. This Summit is a chance to honor that quiet faithfulness and to remind you that what you do matters. Because when leaders grow, communities rise.

True leadership is not about standing above others, but kneeling low enough to lift them higher. That is the kind of leadership that changes lives, and that is the kind of leadership we want to celebrate together.

So if you have been running on empty, if you are craving connection, or if you simply need a moment to remember why you started leading in the first place, join us on November 3 for the 365 Leadership Summit.

You do not have to do this alone. Come be part of something bigger than a conference, a movement of leaders who believe that significance matters more than success.