Global Leadership Network

Too many leaders start questioning themselves too quickly. They interpret opposition as a signal to retreat instead of a reality to expect. Leadership requires staying steady in the face of pushback. You’re not fragile. You won’t break just because someone resists you. If you believe in the mission you’re pursuing and the path you’ve chosen, you can keep going all day long — even when it’s difficult. -David Ashcraft

🎙️Episode 203 is out now! Strategy can feel intimidating. Maybe it brings up pressure to get it right. Maybe it feels restrictive. Or maybe it's something you've been avoiding because you're not quite sure where to start. In this episode, Whitney Putnam sits down with GLN President and CEO David Ashcraft to simplify strategy and make it practical. Together, they unpack why strategy matters at every level of leadership—and why waiting for perfect clarity might be the very thing holding you back. If you've ever felt stuck trying to "figure it all out" before taking a step forward, this conversation will help you move. Listen to Episode 203 of The Global Leadership Podcast on streaming platforms and at globalleadership.org/glpodcast! #GLN #GLS26 #Leadership

Everyone loves the beginning. Few stay for the middle. Resilience is built in the middle. #GLN #GLS26 #Leadership

Have you experienced burnout? #GLN #GLS26 #Leadership

If you lead long enough, people will disagree with your vision. They’ll question your decisions. And sometimes, even when you adjust, the criticism simply shifts. That doesn’t mean you’re failing. It means you’re leading. Sign up for our FREE monthly Leadership Now article --> globalleadership.org/leadershipnow #GLN #GLS26 #Leadership

📢 GLS26 Sneak Peek: Kelly Merryman Hoogstraten Do you feel empowered to make tough decisions — or do you often find yourself pushing calls up the organization? We’re excited to introduce you to Kelly Merryman Hoogstraten, a leader who has made high-stakes decisions at some of the most innovative companies in media, from Netflix to YouTube to Wonder Project. Here’s a preview at what he’ll be sharing this August. ⭐️Make the Call: When Risk Beats Certainty⭐️ We all feel the weight of decisions that can’t wait, even when the right path isn’t clear. Drawing from experience leading in complex, fast-moving organizations, Kelly Merryman Hoogstraten will help you rethink your relationship with risk and uncertainty. You will learn: - To become more comfortable making critical calls without complete clarity. - To build a culture where people are equipped and empowered to exercise sound judgment. - To assess risk and move forward decisively. Join Kelly and other leadership experts on August 6-7, 2026 in the studio audience, at a local partner site, or online —> globalleadership.org #GLN #GLS26 #Leadership

re·sil·ience the ability of an object to spring back into shape #GLN #GLS26 #Leadership

If you lead long enough, people will disagree with your vision. That doesn’t mean you’re failing. It means you’re leading. March’s FREE monthly Leadership Now article is out now —> globalleadership.org/leadershipnow #GLN #GLS26 #Leadership

LAST DAY to save hundreds when you bring 5 or more people to Summit! **Local Summit Site ONLY** Team Pass 5: Bring 5 and save $40 per ticket ($200 total savings) Team Pass Plus: Bring 6 or more and save $50 per ticket ($300+ savings) Join us August 6-7, 2026 in the studio audience, at a local Summit site, or online —> globalleadership.org #GLN #GLS26 #Leadership

🎙️Episode 202 is out now! @justinforman is a strategist and leader working at the intersection of faith, entrepreneurship. He’s the cofounder and president of Faith driven entrepreneur and Faith Driven Investor: global movements helping more than 1 million leaders integrate faith and how they lead and build businesses. Justin brings people together—entrepreneurs investors, and leaders—to move from good intentions to lasting impact. GLN President and CEO David Ashcraft recently sat down with Justin to talk about how faith, media and entrepreneurship can create meaningful change and what it looks like to build something that truly matters overtime. Listen to Episode 202 of The Global Leadership Podcast on streaming platforms and at globalleadership.org/glpodcast! #GLN #GLS26 #Leadership

Excellence requires you to… - Do things when no one is watching - To be uncomfortable - To have that fire in the belly - Say that today is a new day that I can be better than I was yesterday. - You have to be able to go get it, earn it, and work it. Thasunda’s full GLS25 talk —> globalleadership.org/365 #GLN #GLS26 #Leadership

📢 GLS26 Sneak Peek: @craiggroeschel As a leader, have you ever felt like you were working toward your mission without ever getting closer? Craig Groeschel will once again headline the Global Leadership Summit this summer — bringing his signature mix of passion and practicality. Here’s a preview at what he’ll be sharing this August. ⭐️The Invisible Language of Leadership⭐️ Some of the most frustrating moments in leadership aren’t new problems — they’re familiar ones that refuse to go away. Craig will unpack how the repeated behaviors leaders tolerate, reward and reinforce quietly shape culture and determine results. You’ll learn to: - Discover what’s really driving your outcomes. - Disrupt what isn’t working. - Design better rhythms to move your mission forward. Join Craig and other leadership experts on August 6-7, 2026 in the studio audience, at a local Summit site, or online —> globalleadership.org #GLN #GLS26 #Leadership

Over the years, we’ve seen firsthand what happens when leaders attend the Global Leadership Summit together. You build shared language, wrestle with the same ideas and leave aligned and ready to move forward. That’s why we’ve made it easier to bring your people with you: **Local Summit Site ONLY | Best offer ends March 26th!** Team Pass 5: Bring 5 and save $40 per ticket ($200 total savings) Team Pass Plus: Bring 6 or more and save $50 per ticket ($300+ savings) Join us August 6-7, 2026 in the studio audience, at a local Summit site, or online —> globalleadership.org #GLN #GLS26 #Leadership

🎙️Episode 171 | As a leader, you are responsible for HOW you lead people. Listen to Episode 171 of The Global Leadership Podcast on streaming platforms and at globalleadership.org/glpodcast! #GLN #GLS26 #Leadership

Rest is not a reward, it’s what makes great work possible. @jamesphewitt #GLN #GLS26 #Leadership

Team Culture = What you tolerate + What you celebrate #GLN #GLS26 #Leadership

📢 Meet YOUR #GLS26 speakers! Every speaker is chosen with your leadership in mind — your challenges, your context and your next step. What will you take away? 💡 Fresh insights from one of the most influential business thinkers of our time 🌟 Inspiration from an innovative media executive 🛠️ Tools you can use immediately from an expert negotiator Join thousands of leaders choosing to grow together — secure your Super Early Bird ticket today. Join us August 6-7, 2026 in the studio audience, at a local Summit site, or online —> globalleadership.org @craiggroeschel @PriscillaShirer @vvanedwards @AndyStanley @candacecbure @arthurbrooks @ryanleak

@bobbygwald, creator of the @YouVersion Bible app says, “A good idea isn’t going to be your only idea, so you don’t have to protect it... Just because something is a good idea doesn’t mean it’s ours to do.” Do you have an abundant mindset when it comes to creativity — or are you operating out of fear? #GLN #GLS26 #Leadership

If you sit in imposter syndrome, the only beneficiary is the imposter, and it’s not you. Your best shot is showing up as you, sitting in hard, hitting it straight on, learning and adjusting. - Thasunda Brown Duckett #GLN #GLS26 #Leadership

Team Pass for local Summit sites has officially launched! 🎉 Over the years, we’ve seen firsthand what happens when leaders attend the Global Leadership Summit together. You build shared language, wrestle with the same ideas and leave aligned and ready to move forward. That’s why we’ve made it easier to bring your people with you: **Local Summit Site ONLY** Team Pass 5: Bring 5 and save $40 per ticket ($200 total savings) Team Pass Plus: Bring 6 or more and save $50 per ticket ($300+ savings) Join us August 6-7, 2026 in the studio audience, at a local Summit site, or online —> globalleadership.org #GLN #GLS26 #Leadership