Leadership Lenexa includes nine full-day sessions, each featuring a different aspect of the community including City, County, and State Government, City Services, Education, Economic Development, Leadership Strengths, and Team Building.
The sessions feature presentations, on-site visits, and small group exercises and are designed to educate and inspire examination of local and regional issues.
In addition to engaging with established and emerging leaders, Leadership Lenexa will expand your personal and professional networks. Several sessions are shared with seven other Johnson County chamber leadership programs.
The program will enhance your knowledge of Lenexa, whether your future holds elected office, a volunteer board position, or simply the desire to better understand the people and processes that make our community successful.
Participating in Leadership Lenexa was a highlight of 2025 for me. I loved learning more about the city, county, regional, and state leadership and governance. So much care and thought went into each session to ensure it was focused, informative, engaging and fun. I learned new things about myself and my community along with great connections and networking!
Courtney Hultgren, JCCC, Class of 2025
“Leadership Lenexa gave me the opportunity to connect and build meaningful relationships with other business leaders while gaining a deeper understanding of local businesses, the Lenexa community, and state affairs. What stood out most was realizing how much power we have as a community when it comes to government and addressing the real challenges our neighborhoods, schools, and local government face. The program reminded me of the impact we can make as individuals, and how collectively we can strengthen and shape the future of our community. It has been an invaluable experience both personally and professionally.”
-Jennifer Tucker, Syndeo, Class of 2025
Leadership Lenexa was an invaluable experience. The program excels at delivering the ‘inside scoop’ on government and community programs across Lenexa, Johnson County, and Kansas. Hearing directly from the people running these initiatives about the complexities and challenges they face gave me a practical, deep understanding essential for navigating my business’s growth through informed connection. Building genuine, lasting relationships with fellow local leaders was an added bonus, and our facilitator, Julie, was a complete joy. This program offers tremendous value to any person looking to deepen their understanding and impact in the region, and I’m excited to watch my fellow leaders put their insights into action!
-Shelly Bouse, The Agency, Class of 2025
Questions? Contact Julie Steiner at jsteiner@lenexa.org or 913.888.1269.
2026 Leadership Lenexa Program Dates
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