KANSAS CITY, MO — December 10, 2025 — Leadercast today announced its 2026 flagship leadership event, Leadercast 2026: Champion the Leader Within, returning as a live, in-person experience on April 9, 2026, at the historic Midland Theatre in Kansas City, Missouri.
Designed to equip leaders at every level with the clarity, resilience, and purpose needed to navigate today’s complex world, the event centers on a powerful premise: leadership begins from within.
The theme, Champion the Leader Within, reflects a shift sweeping across modern organizations — a recognition that effective leadership is less about title and hierarchy and more about self-awareness, intentionality, and inner strength. Leadercast’s 2026 event invites attendees to tap into that inner leadership potential and elevate the impact they have on their teams, organizations, and communities.
Leadercast is excited to announce the first speaker for Leadercast 2026, Patrick Lencioni, a best-selling author and renowned leadership expert who is widely recognized for his work on organizational health, team dynamics and trust-based leadership. Additional speakers will be announced in the coming weeks.
“Leadership isn’t something granted by position; it grows from who we are,” said Kevin Farrell, a member of the Leadercast Board of Directors. “Championing the leader within is about understanding your strengths, living your values, and showing up with authenticity and purpose. When individuals lead themselves well, they create a ripple effect that transforms the environments around them.”
The one-day experience will offer keynote messages, immersive storytelling, and actionable leadership insights designed to equip attendees to lead with influence, not authority. Business leaders, executives, managers, entrepreneurs, educators, and emerging leaders from across industries are expected to attend.
Leadercast’s continued evolution, from a single annual event into a broader leadership development ecosystem, reflects the changing needs of today’s workforce. Through digital content, ongoing partnerships, and year-round learning opportunities, the organization is committed to making leadership development accessible, relevant, and sustainable for individuals and organizations.
Individuals and organizations interested in early access to tickets or corporate sponsorship opportunities are encouraged to visit Leadercast.com.
- Corporate sponsorship packages will offer companies exclusive branding, engagement opportunities, and access tailored to leadership development and team growth.
Leadercast 2026: Champion the Leader Within takes place live on April 9, 2026, at the Midland Theatre in Kansas City, Missouri. Stay informed, explore sponsorship opportunities and pre-order tickets at Leadercast.com.