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Immersing leaders for greater impact in Lee County, AL through a 9-month Leadership Program & annual Ignite Leadership Summit.

Leadership Lee County is a program sponsored by the Auburn and Opelika Chambers of Commerce. It seeks out, honors, educates, challenges, and develops a select group of leaders who live or work in Lee County and have the potential to provide the leadership needed to solve problems of community and statewide significance. Participants are selected on the basis of ability, demonstrated interest in the community, and potential for responsible and effective leadership. The program begins in September with a kick-off retreat and reception and continues monthly through May. The monthly seminars highlight community issues and trends while incorporating professional development, community issues and trends and have the opportunity to hear from prominent leaders throughout the Lee County area.

10/22/2026

Sometimes, we get so caught up in everything we have to do that we forget to stop and ask if we're making time for the things that actually matter!

So we're here to encourage you to take a few minutes to look at your calendar over the last 30 days. What have you been spending the most time on? What keeps getting pushed? And are you making time for the goals you set for yourself this year?

There's still time to make changes and finish 2026 with intention. It doesn't have to be a complete overhaul. It can be as small as being more intentional with the goals you set for yourself this year.

10/20/2026

We're going back to the Wes Harrell podcast episode because it's just that good! 👏

Wes shared a reminder that’s easy to forget: if we don’t protect our time, energy, and focus, the world will decide where they go for us. And often, the people who need the best of us end up getting what’s left over.

As we head into a new week, it’s worth asking ourselves where we need to be more intentional with our time and energy.

Haven’t listened to the latest episode yet? Now’s a great time to catch up! 🎧

10/12/2026

We’ve been thinking about this one since our latest Leading Locally episode with Wes Harrell!

It’s easy to let exhaustion blur our vision. Before making a big change, it’s worth asking: Have I actually outgrown this, or have I just lost my margin, my rhythm, or my connection to why it mattered? Sometimes you need a new direction. Sometimes you just need a new perspective.

Want to hear the full conversation with Wes? Listen to this episode of Leading Locally wherever you listen to your podcasts.

10/01/2026

Alumni, before you can lead others well, you have to understand yourself: your motivations, your patterns, and the way you respond to the people and situations around you. We have an awesome opportunity for you to join Robyn L. Bridges, President & CEO of Auburn-Opelika Tourism, for Lead Smarter with the Enneagram!

Come learn more about yourself and discover how greater self-awareness can help you lead yourself and others with greater intention. This is one you don’t want to miss!

Details:
10/8
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Free assessment and lunch will be provided!
Nonprofit Center of East Alabama
1944 Opelika Rd., Auburn, AL 36830

Registration link located in comments!

09/25/2026

This week we officially welcomed our Leadership Class of 2026-2027! This is an incredible group of men and women, and there's so much in store for them over the next 9 months.

Thank you to all the alumni who attended and to everyone who helped make this reception so wonderful!

09/23/2026

Today’s leaders are navigating new challenges and leading people with different experiences, expectations, and needs. As leaders, we have to acknowledge that leadership doesn't look the same as it did years ago, and honestly, that's a good thing!

Leadership is more than the position you have or being able to do everything alone. It’s about connection and recognizing that the best results often come from working together. The leaders who make the biggest impact these days are the ones who are willing to listen, adapt, ask questions, and continue learning. They understand that leadership is about creating an environment where people feel supported and empowered to contribute.

What is one quality you believe every great leader needs in today's world?

09/22/2026

You're sitting in a meeting, someone asks for ideas, and one pops into your head. But instead of sharing it, you think, "never mind." Not because you don't care or because you don't have something valuable to say, but because you're not sure how it will be received.

The leaders people are drawn to are the ones who make it easier to speak up. They create an environment where people feel comfortable asking questions, sharing a different perspective, admitting when they need help, and having honest conversations. They create a SAFE environment.

Think about the best teams you’ve been part of... what made it feel easy to speak up? And how can you create a safe space for others?

09/20/2026

It's time to welcome a new class to the Leadership Lee County family!

Alumni, we'd love for you to join us as we welcome the Leadership Lee County Class of 2026-2027 and celebrate the beginning of their journey through the program. Come out, connect, and help this new class experience the community that makes Leadership Lee County so special.

We can't wait to see you there!

Details:
All Alumni Invited
September 23rd
Resting Pulse Brewing Company
5-7pm

09/18/2026

Have you ever found yourself wondering if feeling burned out means it’s time for a change?

Maybe a new role. A new assignment. A different direction.

Wes Harrell, Regional Director for Church of the Highlands Auburn Dream Center, has a different perspective: sometimes you’re exactly where you’re supposed to be you just need to renew your sense of purpose.

In the newest episode of Leading Locally, we talk about:

→ why even meaningful work can lead to burnout
→ creating rhythms and margin that make leadership sustainable
→ protecting what gets your time, energy and focus
→ recognizing when you need a new perspective and not necessarily a new position
→ the kind of impact Wes hopes his leadership leaves behind

It’s a conversation that might make you look at your calendar, your priorities and your purpose a little differently.

🎙️ Listen to the newest episode of Leading Locally with Wes Harrell wherever you listen to podcasts.

09/14/2026

Another trait people are drawn to in a leader is someone who can stay calm when things get difficult.

We’ve all experienced those moments when plans change, emotions run high, or the pressure starts to feel heavy. In those moments, the leaders who make the biggest impact are often the ones who don’t let the stress take over the room. They remind the people around them that even when things feel uncertain, they can handle what comes next.

Take a moment to reflect: When pressure rises, what kind of presence do you bring to the people around you?

Address

PO Box 1370
Auburn, AL
36831

Telephone

+13343841353

Website

https://www.leadershipleecounty.org/contact-us, https://www.leadershipleecounty.org/program

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