Leadership Lee's Summit, established in 1991 by the Lee's Summit Chamber of Commerce and Longview Community College, was developed to motivate the visionary leaders of the area.  It's an intense nine-month program where participants gather knowledge and skills to become great leaders in the community.

Each year, approximately 25 participants are selected based on strict criteria. The criteria include motivation and interest to serve in Lee's Summit, potential or existing opportunities for advancement to top leadership positions, willingness to commit time and energy to complete the program, and full support of the corporation/organization that is represented. Throughout the year, participants attend day long sessions on leadership skills, business and government issues, and the history and culture of Lee's Summit.

The goal of Leadership Lee's Summit is to accentuate our participants' confidence, knowledge, leadership and interpersonal skills to become distinguished dignitaries in our community.  Leadership Lee's Summit is in session from September through May, with a two-day retreat for the first session and then the second Wednesday of each month after that. Graduation is held in May.