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We are no longer recruiting for the Leadership Northwest Missouri Class of 2025! Be on the lookout for the announcement on who will be in the class soon!

Leadership Northwest Missouri is an exciting leadership development opportunity. It brings together participants from throughout a 19-county region to hone their leadership skills, explore regional issues and gain a network of contacts throughout the region. 

The 2025 class will commence on January 22 and 23 with a two-day retreat at Conception Abbey. Dr. Tim Crowley, a nationally known speaker on leadership development, will facilitate all of our sessions. The class will continue through July with monthly sessions throughout the region and two additional Zoom sessions for class project planning. Each session will include instruction on various leadership core practices, in depth examination of various issues facing the region and hands-on experiential exercises. 2025 Recruitment Brochure

With the assistance of program sponsorships, we are able to keep tuition affordable at $1,000. This includes one night of lodging at the Abbey, all session meals and class materials. In addition, we guarantee at least two openings per county, so that all areas, no matter the size, have equal chance to participate.

All class session dates are listed on the application. If you have any questions, please contact: leadershipnorthwestmissouri@gmail.com

The application deadline was November 1, 2024. (Fully completed applications will assist in the selection process, especially when there is more than one person applying from a specific county.) Space is limited. 

Notification of selection will be made by email no later than November 15, 2024.

Participants From 2024 Share Their Thoughts:

“Leadership Northwest is unlike any leadership training I have been through in the past. This program brings together people from many different professions and walks of life in general who are living in the same region. This program has strengthened my skills professionally, personally, and emotionally. I always assumed Leadership Northwest would introduce me to several regional contacts that could help me with community involvement; but in actuality, the program introduced me to people that I have become close friends.”
Ethan Piveral, Atchison County

“Leadership Northwest Missouri was so much more than I expected. Colleagues had told me that it was a great program, and I knew Dr. Tim would be great. I expected to grow as a leader in the program, but what I didn’t expect was the personal growth, the friendships, and renewed since of purpose. This program was exactly what I needed!”
Sarah Battreall, Buchanan County

“Beyond expectations. I knew from alumni to expect a life-impacting experience, but I gained so much more. I’ve never looked forward to professional development to this degree. After the retreat, I was shocked that I gained 23+ new friends. But after the program, I’m happy to say that I’ve extended my FAMILY by 23+. Our region is in amazing hands and if we can spread a fraction of the empathy, the friendship, the understanding that we’ve cultivated with one another throughout our region–there’s absolutely NOTHING we can’t achieve. The future looks bright and my heart is full.”
Tocarra Williams, Grundy County

Benefits…

Leadership Northwest Missouri will:

  • Provide high quality training to enhance leadership skills
  • Give you the opportunity for in-depth discussions regarding issues facing our region
  • Enhance your ability to look at issues/opportunities in a regional context
  • Identify avenues for active participation at the local and regional level
  • Create a network of regional contacts
  • Provide opportunities to participate in regional class projects
  • Grant Professional Development Hours (60) at no additional cost

Criteria for Selection

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Participants will be selected based on their desire to become a more effective leader in the region. Leadership Northwest Missouri recognizes the strength of diversity and will strive for a diverse class composition. Our region is defined as the following 19 counties: Andrew, Atchison, Buchanan, Caldwell, Carroll, Clay, Clinton, Daviess, DeKalb, Gentry, Grundy, Harrison, Holt, Linn, Livingston, Mercer, Nodaway, Sullivan and Worth. Each county will be guaranteed one class spot. (If a qualified application is not received from a county, the unused space will be available to anyone within the region.) Applicants will be selected based on the county in which they reside or work. The Selection Committee reserves the right to review and select applicants from outside the defined region.

Time Commitment and 2025 Class Dates

Classes will meet monthly beginning with a two-day retreat on January 22 and 23. They will continue at locations throughout the region on February 20, March 20, April 17, May 15, June 5 and June 18. Graduation will take place the evening of July 17.

Regular classes begin at 9am and adjourn by 4pm.  There will be required evening activities on January 22.

There will be two required Zoom sessions for Class Project Planning on April 24 and May 22 from 4pm-5pm.

Mission Statement

We build, strengthen, and inspire leaders through training and networking experiences.

Vision Statement

We envision thriving communities and dynamic leaders.