L.E.A.D.E.R.S.H.I.P. 1st is a national community development organization that focuses on educational initiatives. We are committed to engaging current and future leaders in a variety of settings by providing curriculum, workshops, and leadership training.

“Leadership is an internal development process…that can be executed and transcended through external actions.”
– President & CEO Derrick Boles

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“Our mission is to challenge, educate, inspire and mobilize community based organizations and leaders to “Stand Up “for community empowerment.”

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21
MAY
2013

Power in Our Thoughts

Do you ever find yourself thinking, “There is just no way I can ever do this?” or “Why do I...
20
MAY
2013

There Is Always Something to Prove, Or Is There?

“According to a poet: ‘The warrior of light chooses his enemies,’ he knows what he...
13
MAY
2013

Beware: Status Anxiety and Deception

  I read a lot and I’m always looking for books that capture the mood and sentiment of modern...