Leadership Missouri
The Leadership Missouri program aims to foster strong leadership skills in individuals across the state for brighter futures and stronger communities.
ABOUT THE LEADERSHIP MISSOURI PROGRAM

The Leadership Missouri program was created on the belief that Missouri communities, just as any business or organization, require strong leadership to improve and grow. Founded in 1990, Leadership Missouri aims to identify current and emerging leaders throughout the state, enhance their leadership skills and deepen their knowledge of the state’s opportunities and challenges. In May of each year, the selected participants begin a series of seven monthly, two-day sessions. Watch the 2022 class recap below to see what’s in store for your future leadership training!

2023 DATES & LOCATIONS
CHECK OUT THIS YEAR’S DATES AND LOCATIONS.
MAY 16-19, 2023
ST. LOUIS
JUNE 14-16, 2023
LEBANON
JULY 19-21, 2023
KANSAS CITY
AUGUST 16-18, 2023
SPRINGFIELD
SEPTEMBER 13-15, 2023
JEFFERSON CITY
OCTOBER 11-13, 2023
CHILLICOTHE
NOVEMBER 15-17, 2023
COLUMBIA
Application Process & Details
You are eligible for the Leadership Missouri program if you are a resident of the state, are employed by a Missouri firm or are involved in leadership activities in Missouri.
You are eligible for the Leadership Missouri program if you are a resident of the state, are employed by a Missouri firm or are involved in leadership activities in Missouri.
- If you want to learn more about major issues facing Missourians.
- If your firm does business with the state of Missouri.
- If it’s important that you become more effective in dealing with business leaders or elected officials.
- If you want to target your leadership skills toward meeting major statewide concerns.
- If you have plans to someday run for public office.
- Candidate’s potential for leadership
- Benefits to the candidate’s professional development
- Potential positive impact to the candidate’s organization
- Potential positive impact to the candidate’s community
Candidates will be selected primarily on the basis of prior leadership experience and the desire to become a more effective leader. A special subcommittee from the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry will make the final selections.
Applications for the 2023 class are closed. More information about the class of 2024 applications will be available soon.
Through the generosity of Leadership Missouri alumni, we are offering scholarships for the 2023 Leadership Missouri program. The scholarship(s) awarded will total up to $1,000 as determined by the Scholarship Committee. The amount awarded will be applied to the registration fees for the Leadership Missouri program. Scholarships will be awarded based on need. Scholarship application deadline is January 31, 2023. Any scholarship recipient unable to attend the Leadership Missouri program will forfeit the scholarship to an alternate, as selected by the Scholarship Committee. Scholarships may be available for not-for-profit and small businesses. All scholarship recipients are expected to attend all sessions.
The tuition and fees for the 2023 program are $2,300 for Missouri Chamber members and $2,800 for non-members. The tuition fee covers scheduled class meals, breaks, group transportation, class materials, other organizational costs and Leadership Missouri lifetime alumni membership. The candidate is responsible for hotel, travel and other out-of-pocket expenses not directly related to Leadership Missouri.
Applications for the 2023 class are closed. More information about the class of 2024 applications will be available soon.
You are expected to attend every session. However, with special permission from the director, you will be allowed to miss one segment, or 16 hours. If you miss more than 16 hours, you will need to make up the same amount of time during the following year in order to graduate.
May 16-19 – St. Louis
June 14-16 – Lebanon
July 19-21 – Kansas City
August 16-18 – Springfield
September 13-15 – Jefferson City
October 11-13 – Chillicothe
November 15-17 – Columbia (Graduation)
2023 Sponsors
Thank you to our generous sponsors for supporting the Leadership Missouri class of 2023.
PREMIER LEADERSHIP SPONSOR

CLASS SPONSORS


SEGMENT SPONSORS


If you’re interested in learning more about Leadership Missouri, please reach out to Tammy Long, Vice President of Programs and Business Services.
Next steps

APPLY FOR LEADERSHIP MISSOURI
If you’re eligible, we encourage you to sign up soon to secure your spot.

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Find out if you’re eligible to receive a scholarship to Leadership Missouri.