Leader-First® Leadership Regional Summits

This experience will push you further than any professional development of its type to unlock your prowess, passion, and leadership potential.

ABOUT THE LEADER-FIrst® Leadership EXPERIENCE

In this interactive workshop setting, leaders will join an exclusive group who have pledged to lead people well and look first to themselves in their shared desire to improve organizational culture and increase their organizations’ impact and sustainability.

Leader-First® Leadership is designed for both seasoned and emerging leaders who seek an innovative and effective approach to shaping healthy organizational culture, developing high-performing, resilient teams, and building organizations that not only endure but transcend external disruptions. Whether you are a new leader or have been leading people for years, this experience will push you further than any professional development of its type to unlock your prowess, passion, and leadership potential.

You will gain invaluable insights into proven techniques for building trust, vitality, belonging, and purpose. These culture states create an environment where your team members perform at their highest level while simultaneously deepening their commitment to your organization. If you’re ready to future-proof your organization, Leader-First® Leadership is for you!

REGISTRATION INCLUSIONS

  • A copy of 9 Leader Touchstones signed by the author, Dr. Jes DeShields

  • Leader Touchstones™ Assessment

  • The Fascination Advantage® Assessment

  • Customized 3-Day, Immersive Experience

  • Workshop Materials and Pre-reads

  • Breakfast, Lunch, and Snacks Daily

  • Post-summit Networking and Group Coaching Sessions and discounted 1:1 Leader Coaching Sessions

  • Engraved Leader-First® Leadership Compass

What People Are Saying ABOUT LEADER-FIrst® LEADERSHIP

“Discussions during the Leader-First Leadership engagement were thought-provoking. It helped us shape solutions, better understand the advantages of all our team members, and know how to use them to work together toward our common goals. Jes intentionally showed deep care for everyone involved. This helped us to dig deep and look internally.”

— Daniel Serna, Senior Associate, PhiloWilke

“Leader-First Leadership opened my eyes to the importance of focusing on my own vitality and how that makes me a better leader and then encouraging those around me to do the same. It also provided me with the insight to lead with courage when faced with difficult team dynamics.”

— Elizabeth Gilbert, Managing Principal, Clark Condon

Jes is one of the best facilitators I've ever worked with. Her knowledge of leadership and our industry is unmatched.

— Paula Bookidis, CEO, Girl Scouts of Central Texas

  • April 28-30, 2025

    Rupert Huse Veteran Center, Greenville, South Carolina