Darlene Nipper

Darlene Nipper, President and CEO of the Rockwood Leadership Institute, dives deep into the transformative nature of leadership seen in 2025. She discusses how everyday people stepped into leadership roles during crises, fostering community resilience through mutual aid and grassroots organizing. Darlene emphasizes the importance of 'leading from the inside out' and how civic responsibility has become a collective endeavor. Key insights include the need for long-term vision paired with immediate action and the democratization of leadership across various communities.