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325 East Douglas Avenue
Wichita, Kansas 67202
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What makes the Kansas Leadership Center different?

Leadership is a skill that can be developed through learning and practice. The principles and competencies covered at KLC can help anyone hone the skills needed to successfully confront problems that exist in organizations and communities. KLC is different in that it focuses on helping people from all positions, backgrounds and sectors learn the same four competencies of leadership.

We believe leadership is an activity, not a position, and anyone can learn to exercise leadership at any time. KLC has trained thousands of people worldwide around these four competencies which help people better diagnose problems and situations, manage themselves, energize others around a common purpose and intervene in ways that are more skillful and successful.

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A PROVEN FRAMEWORK

Learn our framework of tested leadership behaviors.

SPACE TO PRACTICE

Practice the activity of leadership in a real-time, safe environment.

CHALLENGE AND SUPPORT

Receive feedback and support from a team of skilled teachers and coaches.

A PLAN OF ACTION

Leave with a plan to apply the ideas where you live and work.

 

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Our Programs

The KLC Path

Exercise more effective leadership whatever your title or position with our 3 step program.

YourLeadershipEdge.com

A complete online training course. Learn and practice at your own pace, anytime.

Intensives

Advanced programs for trainers, coaches and other leadership development professionals.

Online Store

Books, magazines and merchandise as well as tools for teaching and learning in any setting.

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Find announcements from our Newsroom, consider thought leadership from KLC staff, teachers and coaches, discover the latest articles from Third Floor Research, hear about our efforts to Beat the Virus in Kansas and enjoy our series of “Kansan Portraits.”

KLC Receives $90K to Support Wyandotte County Partners Working Toward More Equitable Health Outcomes

Wichita, Kan. – The Kansas Leadership Center (KLC) has received $90,000 in funding from the Health Forward Foundation to convene Wyandotte County partners to...

New officers join Kansas Leadership Center executive council

Wichita, Kan. – The Kansas Leadership Center (KLC) has expanded its executive council by hiring Michelle Locke for the new role of chief financial officer...

The Journal Chosen as Report for America newsroom partner

Kansas Leadership Center’s The Journal selected as 2026 newsroom partner for Report for America Wichita, Kan. – The Kansas Leadership Center’s nonpartisan...

Kansas Leadership Center Announces Executive Board Slate

January 6, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kansas Leadership Center Announces Slate of Officers for Board of Directors Wichita, Kan. – The Kansas Leadership Center...

Announcing Recipients of Leadership Transformation Grants for 2026

October 28, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kansas Leadership Center announces recipients of 2026 Leadership Transformation Grants Wichita, Kan. – The Kansas...

Leadership Principle #1: Leadership is an activity, not a position

Most think leadership is a position. (It’s not.) Most think leading is meant for the few. (Wrong again.) When people say, “Let’s ask leadership about this,”...

Kansas Leadership Center offering grants to Kansas organizations wanting to empower employees and create progress

August 11, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kansas Leadership Center offering grants to Kansas organizations wanting to empower employees and create progress...

Kansas Health Foundation Awards $423K to 87 Kansas Nonprofits Fighting Food Insecurity

Kansas nonprofits selected to receive mini grants for launching projects to combat hunger and food insecurity Wichita, Kan. – Eighty-seven nonprofit...

Wichita student wins National Civics Bee Kansas State Finals

Wichita student wins Kansas State Finals of the National Civics Bee on Youth Civics Day Proceeds to national championship in D.C.   Wichita, Kan. – Tanya...

Amy Williams Appointed Chief Business Development Officer

Amy Williams named chief business development officer for the Kansas Leadership Center Wichita, Kan. – The Kansas Leadership Center (KLC) has hired Amy...

Kansas State Finals of the National Civics Bee

Kansas State Finals of the National Civics Bee Second annual event to take place June 5 at the Kansas Leadership Center Wichita, Kan. – The Kansas Leadership...

KLC Announces Hunger Free Kansas Mini Grant Campaign

Kansas Leadership Center partners with Kansas Health Foundation to launch a mass action campaign supporting Hunger Free Kansas Up to 70 mini grants of <...
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