Our Mission
The General Leadership Foundation facilitates active conversations between You and America’s most trusted leaders to inspire positive change!
The General Leadership Foundation is a private, nonprofit, tax-exempt, publicly supported organization under Sections 501 (c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Service Code, incorporated & registered in Virginia.
Our Beliefs
We Believe Leadership is a Choice!
We Believe Experience Promotes Growth!
We Believe Example Influences Change!
Our Values
Serving Others by being Responsible
Sharing Generously by being Humble
Walking the Talk by being Accountable
Foundation Officers:
- Catie Hargrove, President
- Jean Michel, Vice President
- George Fritz, Treasurer
- Douglas VanWiggeren, Secretary
Foundation Directors:
- John Michel
- Matthew Fritz
- Garth Sanginiti
Board of Advisors:
- Karen Ross, CEO of Sharp Decisions
- David Webb, Host of the David Webb Show
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