Was the event worth your time and investment?

“Definitely” (100% response rate)

Did you feel welcome and included throughout the event?

“Yes” (100% response rate)

Was this event “different” from other leadership events you have attended?

“Yes definitely!  For one thing, I’m very glad I went, when usually it feels like a waste of time. Not only was it extremely fun and engaging, it was also very purposeful and helpful….”

“[It] was different. It was awesome! It really focused on what personal qualities make you a better leader….I grew a lot personally and learned what I can change about myself to make me a better leader.”

“This was a very introspective experience where my leadership was developed not through others but through learning more about myself.”

“I really liked that it was a more genuine and intimate setting, it made it more personal.”

“Yes, we got to go through real life experiences and made real connections…and more personal growth.”

“It was powerful.”

“It actually was fun and I could tell that everyone really cared about the things they taught.”

“I loved it!”

“I really like the variety of what we learned and the great messages that were shared.”

“Yes! There was a lot of interactive activities that helped me really understand the principles that were taught.”

“I thought it was super amazing!”

“This was an amazing experience. I learned so much and can put what I learned into my leadership opportunities.”

What was your biggest take-away from this experience?

“It is important to have purpose. When you invest your time into the right ways, good opportunities and people come.”

“I can lead without a leadership title.”

“Loving people, working to develop the traits of a great leader.”

“A large part of being a leader is kindness.”

“That vulnerability is a strength, even when it is not always seen that way.”

“Knowing that I am not alone, I’m enough, and that I can be a leader.”

"To always be willing to accept guidance, be open to others, and to be satisfied with myself.”

“To remember who I am, so I am able to help others. I can do this through the six characteristics of leadership; and [remember] everyone is struggling.”

“Other people see me the way I see those I look up to.”

“That I can inspire change. ‘It starts with one, but ends with many.’ I can lead just by being the best version of myself.”

“My leadership is my own.”

After Attending "Leading with Purpose", Why Do You Now Choose to Lead?

"...to find the 'one' that needs me the most...because I've found my worth...." ~Jasmine

"...uplifting others and pushing them to be their best selves...because I am always striving to be my best self." ~Luke 

"...to help others find that they matter...because I belong, I matter, and I am loved." ~Yazmine

"...to know their worth...because I know what it's like not to know it." ~Sloane 

"...a world where everyone knows they are who and where they are meant to be...because I am worthy...." ~Shawni

"...to help others believe in themselves and feel like they're enough...because after being hard on myself over everything, I learned it's not worth beating yourself up over it." ~Rayven 

"...I most value safety, friendship, and love...because I know it hurts to feel weak, alone, and lost." ~Bracken 

"...to see their full potential, know that they belong and what they have to give is enough...."~MegAnne

"...helping everyone feel like they belong and [are] not alone...because I belong and am not alone." ~Cole

"...seeing others care for something as deeply as I care for others...because it shows I am apart of something incredible." ~Natalie 

"...value everyone's opinion and want to ensure they have the chance to voice it and be heard...because I know what it's like to not be heard and to be dismissed." ~Lecia

"...helping others feel loved...because I am selfless and full of kindness." ~Elsie

“…to help others know why they belong and that they are full of love…because I belong and I am full of love.” ~Evelyn 

“…to help others learn to love themselves no matter what…because I love myself even on my worst days.” ~Emery 

“…to make connections with new people…because I believe everyone deserves to feel wanted and loved.” ~Adysyn 

“…to see others included…because I have been lucky enough to be included.” ~Michael 

“…to show others they have someone who cares for and is rooting for their success…because I have people who truly care for me and want to see me succeed.” ~Lily 

“…to help others realize that they can unapologetically be themselves and still be loved…because I am unapologetically myself and am still loved.” ~Kendra 

“…to make others feel loved and un-judged…because I love to feel loved and un-judged.” ~Lexi 

“…to help others feel seen…because I am appreciated, loved, and pretty ‘flippin awesome saucin’.” ~Lincoln 

“…to uplift others and make those around me feel seen…because I myself have fallen into an inadequate mindset that I don’t want others to get stuck in.” ~Olivia 

“…to help others to be and feel better…because I would like to be a better person.” ~Brandon

"...to help others accomplish great things…because I want to change the world.” ~Ryker

“…to show others how to be bold and ambitious despite their trials…because I am bold and ambitious despite my trials. I have power over my trials.” ~Tanner 

“…to be charitable to others…because I believe [we are all worthy of charity].” ~Brynton 

“…to show others what I see in them…because I see some potential in myself. Everyone is loved, no one is alone.” ~Tony