Discover how the lessons of Gettysburg and beyond can transform your leadership. Our immersive, story-driven programs inspire growth through real historical insight – empowering you to lead with courage, resilience, and purpose.
For over two decades, we’ve helped leaders across government, education, healthcare, technology, and professional services turn history’s lessons into real-world results. Leading organizations—from Fortune 500 companies to federal agencies—trust us with their most valuable asset: their people.
Our institute was founded on the belief that history’s greatest leadership moments can fuel the future of today’s organizations. We turn iconic battlefields into living classrooms, connecting the pivotal trials of the past with the challenges you face right now as a leader.
By experiencing history firsthand, you gain fresh perspective on service-driven leadership, courageous decision-making, and values-based action under pressure—insights that spark real transformation in you and your organization. The result? A leadership development approach USA TODAY hailed as “the most powerful performance training available.”
Hear from leaders across industries who have experienced the Gettysburg Leadership difference:
"A sustained, transformational leadership experience that has reshaped our culture, repurposed our mission and driven outstanding performance results."
"This was a tremendous experience… I haven’t been to a better course!"
"It was absolutely fantastic."
"Nothing like it. Very unique."
Participants consistently describe our programs as “powerful,” “moving,” and “life-changing.” Results like these show the deep, lasting impact our experiences have on both people and organizational culture.
Explore immersive programs that forge exceptional, resilient leaders ready to serve and inspire. Our offerings range from multi-day battlefield immersions to one-day intensives and virtual workshops – each designed to instill the timeless leadership principles that drive real results.
A 3-day immersive leadership experience on the Gettysburg battlefield, teaching decisive leadership under pressure.
A multi-day program in San Antonio that imparts lessons in courage and resilience from the Alamo’s story of adversity.
Engage our team for tailored leadership workshops or inspiring keynotes, built around your organization’s unique challenges.
A special program exploring 250 years of American leadership to help you craft your own legacy of service and impact.
Earn a respected credential through a blended program that pairs academic rigor with practical leadership training.
Our live, interactive virtual program brings battlefield lessons to you, wherever you are.
Timely articles connecting past and present leadership. Explore thought-provoking content from our faculty and experts on topics ranging from crisis leadership to the power of storytelling in leadership. Our blog and insight pieces bring historical wisdom to bear on today’s challenges, helping you continue learning and growing as a leader.
By Steve Wiley on December 7, 2024
December 7th marks the anniversary of Pearl Harbor—a day that demonstrated both the devastating cost of unpreparedness and the incredible power of decisive leadership in crisis.
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Tuesday, November 19 marks the 161st anniversary of arguably the greatest speech in world history – the Gettysburg Address.
Read More →By Steve Wiley on October 31, 2024
True executive presence isn't about charisma in good times—it's about how you lead when everything is falling apart. Lincoln's leadership during the darkest days of the Civil War provides a masterclass in maintaining composure and direction under ultimate pressure.
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