THE LEADERSHIP LUNCH CLUB – Best Practices From The Experts

By Leaders, For Leaders

Northern Michigan’s Premier Leadership Development Speaker Series

Connecting, Developing and Inspiring Leaders Since 2012

The Leadership Lunch Club offers an opportunity for attendees to gain leadership insights and practical business strategies from seasoned leaders. Get a rare look “behind the curtain” as our speakers share learnings directly from their own personal experiences in leadership. Our lunch and learn events feature a hot buffet meal in the elegant atmosphere of the Traverse City Golf and Country Club and an opportunity to network with other professionals. Leave energized, connected and equipped to make a more positive impact in your organization and community!

Welcome to the 2025 Series!

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Fueling Creativity, Innovation and Transformation

In this engaging three-part series, you’ll learn how to develop an entrepreneurial mindset, learn new ways of working, harness the power of community and networking and create a work culture that unlocks curiosity and creativity. Be inspired and gain practical tips from our featured experts, entrepreneurs and seasoned thought leaders. Whether you’re a business leader, an entrepreneur or simply seeking fresh ideas for you or your team, you’ll leave better equipped to turn challenges and possibilities into exciting opportunities for growth, transformation and change both personally and at work.

Meet Our Speakers

April 11th, 2025
“Empowering Innovation Through a Culture of Curiosity”
Nick Beadleston
Executive Director, Grove Community Incubator
Joined by a panel of entrepreneurs

June 12th, 2025
“Beyond Crayons & Finger Paint: Innovation & Fulfillment Through Creativity”
Jamie Gallagher
Founder & CEO, 4 the Win Partners, LLC

October 10th, 2025
“Reimagining Work: Work Less, Achieve More, Live Better”
Joe Sanok
Founder, CEO, Author, Podcaster

April 11th, 2025
“Empowering Innovation Through a Culture of Curiosity”
Nick Beadleston
Executive Director, Grove Community Incubator
Joined by a panel of entrepreneurs

June 12th, 2025
“Beyond Crayons & Finger Paint: Innovation & Fulfillment Through Creativity”
Jamie Gallagher
Founder & CEO, 4 the Win Partners, LLC

October 10th, 2025
“Reimagining Work: Work Less, Achieve More, Live Better”
Joe Sanok
Founder, CEO, Author, Podcaster

REGISTER FOR AN UPCOMING EVENT

Beyond Crayons & Finger Paint:Innovation & Fulfillment Through Creativity

“Reimagining Work: Work Less, Achieve More, Live Better.”

Event Tickets: Includes Networking, Speaker and buffet lunch in the elegant atmosphere of the Traverse City Golf and Country Club. $59

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past videos

"Inspirational Leadership in Times of Uncertainty"

When we weren’t able to meet during Covid, we asked some local business leaders to share inspiring stories and tips about how they navigated tough waters. We weren’t prepared to have our heartstrings tugged by some of the ways our community came together to support each other! Get some ideas and be inspired by what we can do to support one another during tough times.