The driving force of The Leadership Academy is simple: the greatest catalyst of positive transformation in any community is strong and engaged leaders.  The Academy delivers programs that empower individuals and inspire them to further develop the strengths of our city. 

Our Vision:

A greater Memphis continually transformed and renewed by an inclusive community of fully developed leaders.

Our Mission:

To recruit, cultivate, and engage diverse talent in order to move Memphis forward.

Our greatest strength is our Alumni cohort:

The LDI is a unique opportunity to participate in the nation's leading executive development program while connecting with a tremendous network of Memphis leaders.
          - Greg Duckett, Senior Vice President & General Counsel,
             Baptist Memorial Health Care Corp.

The best investment I have made in myself in a long, long time. The experience continues to pay tremendous dividends in both my personal and professional life.
          - Susan Stephenson, Co-Chair and President, Independent Bank