By Morgan Scruggs, Coordinator, Leadership Programs
If you’re a business executive or nonprofit leader in the Dallas Region striving to leverage your skills for meaningful community impact, then Leadership Dallas (LD) is the ideal opportunity for you.
Founded 50 years ago by the Dallas Regional Chamber (DRC), LD has supported many of the region’s prominent leaders who share a common passion: creating lasting change and improving the quality of life in the Dallas Region. Now, we’re seeking the next group of senior leaders to join the Class of 2026 and elevate their leadership.
Here are three reasons to apply today:
1. Make a profound impact on the Dallas community
Since the program’s establishment in 1975, LD has maintained its focus on engaging with the Dallas community through a broad range of service projects and initiatives. Through their class days, participants learn about the region and how they can support the people within it. The cohort also works closely with a local organization to address key community needs through their year-long class project.
2. Enhance your leadership skills
Class members receive access to executive coaching to strengthen self-awareness, sharpen decision-making, and lead with confidence. In addition, they collaborate with diverse leaders, learning to tackle complex challenges with empathy, influence, and purpose.
3. Build lasting connections with other Dallas Region leaders
Each cohort consists of 55 leaders from a wide variety of industries, backgrounds and experiences, all committed to driving change in their organizations and the community. The relationships formed during class days and service opportunities transcend beyond time spent in the program, both professionally and personally. Read more about how LD has impacted Dallas leaders and expanded their network in our Leadership Dallas 50th Anniversary Series featured on our news page.
Applications for the LD ’26 class are open through Monday, May 5, 2025. Apply today to unlock your potential and discover why LD is the region’s premier leadership program. For any questions regarding the program or application process, please reach out to Olympia Newman at onewman@dallaschamber.org.