"Collective action requires collective leadership - and that means we need to support a lot more people with the confidence, mindsets, and skillets to lead in complexity and disruption. You can help strengthen democracy and civil society—I'm here to equip you shift into higher impact community and civic leader roles so you can create even greater impact." - Kai Degner
Exercising leadership in civic, nonprofit, and community spaces is more complex than ever. Leaders (and we are all leaders) face burnout, shifting challenges, and the need to balance immediate crises with long-term strategy. Too many leaders feel isolated, overworked, or unclear on how to maximize their impact. Many have never studied leadership, project team communication, or had a leadership coach.
Without the right skills, networks, and strategies, leaders struggle to gain traction. Organizations stagnate, teams burn out, and real change remains out of reach. The cost of ineffective leadership is high—our communities are depending on us.
With the right tools, support, and mindset, leaders can grow and create real, lasting impact. The SIMPLER Leadership Framework equips leaders with focused way to prioritize what matters now, execute with confidence, and strengthen their teams.
1. Watch the Webinar (coming soon)
Email kai [at] simplerleadership.com to receive notice.
2. Join the SIMPLER Community Leader/ship Mastermind Group.
Sign up here.
3. Lead with Confidence
Apply the SIMPLER Frameworks and watch your impact grow.
See SIMPLER Leadership in Action:
L.O.C.A.L. Summit Series
Built for Civic and Community Leaders – Unlike generic leadership programs, we focus on local leaders, organizers, and change-makers who are committed to democratic governance and civil society.
Practical, Not (too) Theoretical – No fluff. Just actionable strategies that work, combined with microtraining on tools, frameworks, and theories.
Rooted in Experience – Founded by Kai Degner, former Mayor, Congressional Candidate, and PhD candidate in Strategic Leadership with over 20 years of civic leadership experience.
Take the next step in your leadership journey today.
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Questions? Contact Kai@SimplerLeadership.com