Empower Your Leadership Journey
Transforming Leaders Through Purpose-Driven Training.
Empower Your Leadership Journey
Transforming Leaders Through Purpose-Driven Training.
Empowering Future Leaders
Lead with Purpose. Build with Grit. Leave a Legacy.
At Leading with Purpose, we equip leaders at every level with the tools, mindset, and training to create high-performing teams, thriving cultures, and lasting impact. Whether through our bestselling leadership books or our powerful development programs, our mission is simple: to help you step into the leader you were meant to be—driven by purpose, fueled by grit, and committed to growth.
About Us
About Us
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Our Mission
Founded by Kevin Hess—author, speaker, and leadership coach—Leading with Purpose was built on the belief that anyone can learn to lead with clarity, confidence, and conviction. Drawing from real-world leadership experience and proven principles, Kevin developed trainings that aren’t theory—they’re action.
From managing frontline crews to g
Founded by Kevin Hess—author, speaker, and leadership coach—Leading with Purpose was built on the belief that anyone can learn to lead with clarity, confidence, and conviction. Drawing from real-world leadership experience and proven principles, Kevin developed trainings that aren’t theory—they’re action.
From managing frontline crews to guiding executives, we provide practical, hands-on leadership development that inspires results.
Our Mission
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Our Mission
At Leading with Purpose, our mission is simple: to build leaders who create impact that lasts.
We believe leadership isn’t about a title or position—it’s about service, influence, and the ability to bring out the best in others. Our goal is to equip people at every level with the tools, mindset, and strategies to:
- Lead with clarity and pu
At Leading with Purpose, our mission is simple: to build leaders who create impact that lasts.
We believe leadership isn’t about a title or position—it’s about service, influence, and the ability to bring out the best in others. Our goal is to equip people at every level with the tools, mindset, and strategies to:
- Lead with clarity and purpose
- Build cultures of trust and performance
- Inspire teams through authentic connection
- Drive results with discipline and grit
- Leave a legacy of leadership that goes beyond the workplace
Through our leadership development training and books, we challenge individuals and organizations to step up, take ownership, and lead with intention.
Guest Speaker
Guest Speaker
Guest Speaker
Kevin Hess is a sought-after guest speaker at multiple leadership conferences and a frequent guest on related podcasts. With over a decade of industry experience, Kevin shares insightful strategies on leadership development, customer service training, operations, and business growth. His engaging speaking style and real-world expertise ma
Kevin Hess is a sought-after guest speaker at multiple leadership conferences and a frequent guest on related podcasts. With over a decade of industry experience, Kevin shares insightful strategies on leadership development, customer service training, operations, and business growth. His engaging speaking style and real-world expertise make him a go-to resource for professionals looking to scale their businesses, develop high-performing teams, and lead with purpose and grit. Whether on stage or behind the mic, Kevin delivers actionable advice that inspires and empowers business owners to take their operations to the next level.
Author
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Kevin Hess is the author of Leading with Purpose: Inspiring Growth, Culture, and Building a Visionary Team, Leading with Grit: Purpose-Driven Leadership in a Blue-Collar World, and The Gut Check: Face the Leader in the Mirror and Stop Hiding Behind Excuses.
With a wealth of experience in leadership development, team development, and bus
Kevin Hess is the author of Leading with Purpose: Inspiring Growth, Culture, and Building a Visionary Team, Leading with Grit: Purpose-Driven Leadership in a Blue-Collar World, and The Gut Check: Face the Leader in the Mirror and Stop Hiding Behind Excuses.
With a wealth of experience in leadership development, team development, and business operations, Kevin shares actionable strategies for building strong, purpose-driven teams. His books provide real-world insights on creating a thriving company culture, leading with vision and resilience, and developing the grit needed to succeed in a demanding industry. Additionally, his expertise in customer service training further enhances how business owners, managers, and team leaders can elevate their leadership and inspire lasting success.
Building Legacies Together: When People Commit to Leading with Purpose, Grit, and Vision
Leadership Development Training for People Who Lead People
Lead with Purpose — Not Just a Title
Real leadership isn’t about authority. It’s about impact.
This training was built for people who actually lead people — not from behind a desk, but in the trenches, shoulder-to-shoulder with their teams.
Whether you manage a crew, run a small business, or lead a department, this program will help you transform your mindset, elevate your influence, and build a high-performing team that leads with vision, grit, and purpose.
What You’ll Learn
Inside Leading with Purpose, you’ll learn how to:
- Find your purpose as a leader and connect it to your team’s mission
- Inspire growth and accountability by developing future leaders, not just followers
- Communicate with impact and set clear expectations that drive results
- Build a culture that lasts — even when the pressure’s on
- Measure what matters, track progress, and celebrate wins that fuel momentum
This isn’t theory — it’s real-world leadership for real people. Every module, exercise, and workbook is designed to give you tools you can apply immediately in your day-to-day leadership.
Training Built for Impact
This is not a “feel-good” leadership seminar.
It’s a get-your-hands-dirty, lead-with-heart, and build-your-legacy kind of training — designed to give you the tools, strategies, and confidence to become the leader your people deserve.
Available as a digital training with interactive workbooks, or as a live in-person experience for your team — this program is your roadmap to leading with purpose, building culture, and creating lasting impact.
Don't Forget Our Leadership Evolution Series Books
Leading with Purpose: Inspiring Growth, Culture and Building a Visionary Team
Leading with Purpose: Inspiring Growth, Culture and Building a Visionary Team
Leading with Purpose: Inspiring Growth, Culture and Building a Visionary Team
Leading with Purpose: Inspiring Growth, Culture and Building a Visionary Team offers a practical and inspiring guide for leaders who want to elevate their influence and create lasting impact. Drawing on real-world experience, this book provides strategies for cultivating a strong organizational culture, empowering teams to grow, and align
Leading with Purpose: Inspiring Growth, Culture and Building a Visionary Team offers a practical and inspiring guide for leaders who want to elevate their influence and create lasting impact. Drawing on real-world experience, this book provides strategies for cultivating a strong organizational culture, empowering teams to grow, and aligning people around a shared vision. Whether you’re leading a small business or a large organization, you’ll discover actionable principles that help you build trust, drive performance, and lead with clarity and purpose.
Leading with Grit: Purpose-Driven Leadership in a Blue-Collar World
Leading with Purpose: Inspiring Growth, Culture and Building a Visionary Team
Leading with Purpose: Inspiring Growth, Culture and Building a Visionary Team
Leading with Grit: Purpose-Driven Leadership in a Blue-Collar World is a no-nonsense guide for leaders who roll up their sleeves and lead from the front. Packed with real stories and hard-earned lessons, this book shows how grit, resilience, and purpose can transform teams and drive results. It’s about building trust, setting the standard
Leading with Grit: Purpose-Driven Leadership in a Blue-Collar World is a no-nonsense guide for leaders who roll up their sleeves and lead from the front. Packed with real stories and hard-earned lessons, this book shows how grit, resilience, and purpose can transform teams and drive results. It’s about building trust, setting the standard, and proving that true leadership isn’t about titles—it’s about impact.
The Gut Check: Face The Leader in the Mirror and Stop Hiding Behind Excuses
Leading with Purpose: Inspiring Growth, Culture and Building a Visionary Team
The Gut Check: Face The Leader in the Mirror and Stop Hiding Behind Excuses
The Gut Check: Face The Leader in the Mirror and Stop Hiding Behind Excuses is raw, unfiltered, and built for leaders who are tired of playing small. This book is a call-out and a call-up—pushing you to strip away the excuses, confront the hard truths, and lead with relentless accountability. It’s not about motivation. It’s about action,
The Gut Check: Face The Leader in the Mirror and Stop Hiding Behind Excuses is raw, unfiltered, and built for leaders who are tired of playing small. This book is a call-out and a call-up—pushing you to strip away the excuses, confront the hard truths, and lead with relentless accountability. It’s not about motivation. It’s about action, grit, and the courage to step up and be the leader your team deserves.