Purpose-Driven Change: The Leaders We Need Now

Policies don’t change systems — people do. This session brings together three leaders from the corporate, charitable, and community sectors to ask: What kind of leaders does it take to solve our most complex problems — and how do they show up differently from “business-as-usual” leaders?

This isn’t theory — it’s a candid, cross-sector conversation about the leadership mindsets that make collaboration possible, the courage to admit “I don’t know,” and the skills to align people and strategy when the stakes are high. We’ll explore how leaders can navigate the twin pressures of today’s biggest challenges and tomorrow’s emerging opportunities — and what it takes to turn intention into impact. Attendees will leave with insight, stories, and tools to lead change that sticks.

Key Topics & Takeaways:
– Leadership traits that cut across sectors
– Turning “purpose” and social impact into action that lasts
– How to lead when the system resists change — and when opportunities arise
– Practical steps for building trust and alignment