Leadership Austin

ONLY A FEW TICKETS LEFT! Last chance to register for State of Leadership Austin: A Community Preview of the Year Ahead! ✨
Register at the link in bio!

We’re excited to welcome Essential 48-2027 to the Leadership Austin community!

The newest cohort gathered September 17–18 for their opening retreat, building connections, exploring the Essential Learning Journey, and diving into courageous leadership, constructive dialogue and Austin’s changing demographics.

Through meaningful conversations, Walk & Talks and Essential Crews, the class began building the relationships that will shape their year together—and beyond.

Welcome, Essential 48!

🎉 Special Announcement 🎉

Congratulations to these 65 new alumni, Essential 48-2027!🌟 Your dedication to your leadership and community impact is inspiring.

We can’t wait to see the positive change you’ll bring to Greater Austin and beyond. Welcome to the Leadership Austin family!

MEET ESSENTIAL 48:https://leadershipaustin.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Essential-48-2027-Class-Roster-3.pdf

Two weeks from today, we’ll gather for the State of Leadership Austin: A Community Preview of the Year Ahead.

Join us September 30 for a morning of connection, conversation, and a first look at what’s ahead for Leadership Austin.

You’ll have the opportunity to:
• Meet the newest Leadership Austin cohorts
• Hear the vision for the year ahead
• Connect with leaders shaping Central Texas
• Get a first look at how you can get involved

And, of course, breakfast tacos, coffee, and good conversation will be part of the morning.

September 30 | 8:30–10:30 a.m.
Come see what’s next. Register today at the link in bio!

Austin at Its Best: Preserve the beauty that made us fall in love.

Check out the countless other stories from the Leadership Austin Conference Reverse Keynote of Austin at it’s best here: https://leadershipaustin.org/austinatitsbest/

The Emerge 20- 2027 is officially underway! 🥳
The cohort kicked off their leadership journey with an energizing opening retreat last Thursday diving into courageous leadership through reflection, improv, meaningful conversations, and Walk & Talks. From strangers to collaborators, the class is already building the connections and community that will carry them through a year of growth, learning, and impact.

WELCOME & CONGRATULATIONS TO EMERGE 20-2027! 🥳 Check out the full cohort here:https://leadershipaustin.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Emerge-20-2027-Class-Roster-Updated-4.pdf

Here’s to 9-months of connection, interactive dialogue and self discovery!

BIG NEWS! 🎉 Leadership Austin has been selected as one of just 14 Community Leadership Programs nationwide to participate in a groundbreaking new national pilot.

The initiative is designed to equip leaders with practical tools to navigate differences, build trust, and solve complex community challenges—together.

As Central Texas continues to grow and change, the challenges facing our region increasingly require leaders to work across sectors, perspectives, and organizations. This pilot gives our 2026–27 cohort of 65 Central Texas leaders the opportunity to strengthen those skills—and helps Leadership Austin shape a model that could influence community leadership development across the country.

Austin at Its Best: Tell people when they’ve made a difference.

Check out the countless other stories from the Leadership Austin Conference Reverse Keynote of Austin at it’s best at the link in bio ✨