Leadership Academy

Forming the leaders of tomorrow.

Leadership Academy is W’s premier program for young professionals desiring to level up professionally and personally.

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Over six weeks, each participant uncovers their personal leadership style, values, strengths, and how to use each to motivate others and create change in their community and organization. This selective program provides opportunities to join in-depth conversations with Wichita’s top community and business leaders, participate in leadership exercises, and forge invaluable relationships with their fellow Leadership Academy class members.

Participant type
Aspiring leaders

Time commitment

Six weekly sessions

3:00-6:00 pm

Program fee
$300

Thank you to our 2025 Sponsors

Graduation Sponsor

Kansas Health Foundation

Snack Break Sponsor

Iron Insurance Partners

Program applications are open June 15-July 15*. The program will start on August 5, 2025.

*Preference is given to those involved with W. If this program interests you, be sure to check out a Start with W or sign up for a membership.

Leadership Academy 2025 Session Schedule

All sessions will be 3:00-6:00 p.m. Except Sept. 2 and Sept. 23 will be until 6:30 p.m.

“The Leadership Academy sessions, without exception, challenged my concept of leadership in often unexpected ways and forced me to take a difficult look at my leadership style.”
Adam Rorabaugh
School Psychologist, Haysville Public Schools