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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23
MAY
2013

When Health is Absent

“When health is absent, wisdom cannot reveal itself, art cannot manifest, strength cannot...
22
MAY
2013

Light in This Present Darkness

In this week’s EF-5 catastrophic tornado that ripped through the community of Moore,...
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...