It is relevant and applicable in all contexts of professional and personal life.
And it is accessible to anyone regardless of title, position or circumstances.
Leadership is the Most Powerful Human Force

I’ll admit I was slightly skeptical when I read the testimonials about this program being life-changing. However, I now understand, and it truly was life-changing for me. It was a privilege and an honor to participate. Courtney Mesmer
Vice President, Event Programming and Experience
U.S. Travel Association
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Leadership’s Calling® was truly a remarkable experience and forever changed who I am. The leadership principles covered impacted me both personally and professionally by providing tangible tools that I now use daily. Next Quote Brian Joyce
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District Sales Manager, Stiles Machinery (during program)
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Leadership’s Calling® was at once the most profound, challenging, timely, and ultimately valuable development experience I’ve had in my career. It was a truly special experience that I would highly recommend to anyone seeking to learn and improve as a person and as a leader. Danny Hest
CEO, Strongpoint Partners (current)
CEO, Roadpass Digital (during program)
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I wasn’t fully prepared for the impact and sharpened perspective I gained from Leadership’s Calling®. The teachings and classroom exercises opened my eyes to transformational growth in both my professional and personal life. Leadership’s Calling® was a profound experience that strengthened my relationship with myself and those I’ve been invited to lead. Sam Richardson President & CEO, Identity Group Previous Quote Next Quote Full Student Quotes Leadership’s Calling® challenged me at my core. It forced me to think differently, act differently, respond differently. Through readings, exercises, lectures, and engaging discussions, I learned the true meaning of leadership and what is required to receive its calling. This program changed my life. Sharon Allen CEO, Orthopaedic Research Society (current)
Executive Director, Neurocritical Care Society (during program)
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Leadership's Calling® was truly life-changing. It helped me to redefine leadership in a way I had never contemplated, reinforcing things I had been doing well and helped me explore the many ways that I could make a greater, lasting impact on those I had been invited to lead. Michelle Ernsdorff-May Founder & CEO, Compass to Care Childhood Cancer Foundation Previous Quote Next Quote Full Student Quotes Participation in Leadership’s Calling® was a gift. Henry is a true practitioner and students are challenged to apply the lessons in real-time. I witnessed classmates make profound individual transformations. I have zero doubt the experience will positively impact the trajectory of my life. Don’t pass up an invitation. Max Rubin Chief Financial Officer, BNZ Materials Previous Quote Next Quote Full Student Quotes Leadership’s Calling® is not so much a program but a journey designed to be equally valuable for those early in their career all the way up through C-level. The insights and introspections are relevant professionally and personally. This journey is a gift that I wish I could share with all of the world. Jeff Illian CTO, Virtus Investment Partners (current)
CIO, Harris Associates (during program)
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Though I have attended other leadership programs, I have never experienced the depth or impact of the Leadership’s Calling® experience. There is no superficial or osmosis learning. It is intense discovery through immersion and examination. This program engages a diverse group of participants and confronts assumptions and what comprises true leadership. Mickey Haryanto Joint Replacement Program Manager, Medical University of South Carolina Previous Quote Next Quote Full Student Quotes After attending some of the best business schools in the country, I found they prepared me very well for managing people, but spent little time on leadership. Leadership’s Calling® was focused only on leadership. As I continue on my journey, I am thankful for the experience I had, and my duty now is to share with others. Jim Harris, Jr. President, Janitronics Facility Services Previous Quote Next Quote Full Student Quotes As a 30-year veteran of leadership who is committed to life-long learning, I have attended dozens of leadership seminars and classes. Of those, Leadership’s Calling® was by far the most comprehensive, inspirational, and impactful on me, professionally and personally. John Matelski Executive Director, Center for Digital Government, eRepublic (current)
Chief Information Officer, DeKalb County Government (during program)
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The curriculum was unique, rigorous, and tremendously rewarding. No other learning opportunity I have experienced in 30 years compares. The practical tools, reading materials, and relationships I have gained allow me to continue to be a lifetime learner, mentor, teacher, role model, and outstanding leader. Deb Ward CEO, Televergence Solutions, Inc. Previous Quote Next Quote Full Student Quotes Having completed many leadership programs over the past 25 years, there is nothing like Leadership’s Calling®. I was challenged to look beyond conventional ideas and clichés. Because of the deeply thought-out concepts, group discussions, and challenging personal assignments, I have been able to achieve positive, tangible results, professionally and personally. Michael Donnelly General Manager, Daniels-Olsen / Metro Hardwoods Previous Quote Next Quote Full Student Quotes Leadership’s Calling® has much to offer. Henry’s passion to grow leaders shines bright and his enthusiasm for the material is contagious. All that is learned is immediately applicable and will age even better throughout the second half of my career. Jeff Wrobel Managing Director, Private Wealth Management, CIBC Bank USA Previous Quote Next Quote Full Student Quotes Leadership’s Calling® has had a profound impact on my life, professionally and personally. The journey unfolds in a way that does not feel like traditional academic teaching; it is natural, intellectual, and practical. ‘Leadership is invited and can only be given willingly’ is a lesson that has left a lasting impression on the way I approach all the relationships in my life. Lisa Goodwin Director of Medical Staff Services, Kootenai Health Previous Quote Next Quote Full Student Quotes Life changing. That is not an overstatement in speaking about the impact of Leadership’s Calling®. You will use everything you learn every day, both in your professional and personal life. The rewards of participation are profound. Karen Litscher Johnson Director, MCLE Board of the Supreme Court of Illinois Previous Quote Next Quote Full Student Quotes Leadership’s Calling® was the most transformational professional and personal learning experience I have had. The content design is impactful and powerful. The intentionality is truly an art. Every deliverable is presented in an application-based format allowing participants to use the learnings and tools at work and home immediately. Lindsay Miller Co-Founder & Lead Consultant, Reverie Organizational Development Specialists (current)
co-CEO, Chief of Staff, d'aprile properties (during program)
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Leadership’s Calling® is a once in a lifetime opportunity to know yourself better, to learn valuable and practical leadership lessons, and to apply them in real-time. The class gives you a framework and tools to unlock your full leadership potential which, in turn, enables you to unlock the true potential of others. Kristen Freund Managing Director & Group Head, CIBC Bank US (current)
Managing Director, CIBC Bank US (during program)
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Leadership’s Calling® was the most challenging and rewarding leadership training that I have ever participated in. The content was truly unique, thought provoking, and immediately applicable. The program has a high-paced cadence, but is purposely designed to effectively provide just enough focused time for deep and lasting learning on all the critical aspects of leadership. A life and learning experience I will never forget! Ron Han President & COO, Scot Forge (current)
Vice President & COO, Scot Forge (during program)
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I have attended many classes and courses. One stands out: Leadership’s Calling®. The experience had a profound impact in my life and it is by far the deepest body of work I have been exposed to on the topic of leadership. There is not a day that I don’t think about and apply the learnings. Jacqueline Camacho-Ruiz CEO, Author, International Speaker, JJR Marketing Previous Quote Next Quote Full Student Quotes Leadership's Calling® was a transformative journey! It is a beacon for aspiring leaders, emphasizing continual learning, self-awareness, and the art of inspiring others. The program's robust curriculum has provided valuable insights into leadership theories, practical applications, and real-world challenges. Cil Aquino Ross Chief People Office, Hilco Global (current)
Head of People, Harris Associates (during program)
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Leadership’s Calling® is a comprehensive leadership learning experience offering two programs that expose participants to leadership foundational principles and concepts, essential competencies and practices, real-world applications, and practical tools. The overarching goal is to build leadership capacity among participants so they can consciously and intentionally make positive, lasting impacts on people’s lives and on the performance of the organizations they serve. The Leadership’s Calling® experience is a gift of great value and lifelong significance.

Those who earn leadership’s invitation and deliver on its promise can make a positive, indelible difference on the people and organizations they serve. In doing so, they will experience levels of fulfillment and contentment that they could never have imagined. But to achieve that, they must understand the most important lesson about leadership – one that is both humbling and inspiring. The journey toward becoming a true leader never ends.

Henry S. Givray
Creator & Facilitator