The Ripple Leadership Project
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Our Mission Statement
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Transforming workplaces into vibrant, fulfilling environments where people feel motivated and truly engaged.
We achieve this by empowering managers to lead with purpose, inspiring their teams to thrive and grow. This is the powerful ripple effect of positive leadership.
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Our Vision
Here at The Ripple Leadership Project, we believe in the power of leadership to create lasting change. As a non-profit organization, we are committed to our mission to provide accessible, high-quality leadership training that empowers individuals to become confident, proactive leaders—whether in their workplace or community. We are committed to fostering a ripple effect, where every person we train goes on to positively impact the lives of others around them, creating a cycle of leadership that reaches far beyond the individual and makes the workplace a happy place.
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Our ultimate aim is to create inclusive, empowered, and supportive workplaces where leaders foster safe, harmonious, and motivated environments. We believe that through strong, empathetic leadership, any workplace can become a growth-oriented, transparent, and resilient space where individuals thrive, collaborate, and feel valued. By transforming the average manager into a great leader, we’re building the foundation for a more engaging and harmonious workplace, one ripple at a time.
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"Real leadership is leaders recognizing that they serve the people they lead"
Pete Hoekstra
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Our Story . . . so far
The Ripple Leadership Project was born out of my own experiences and frustrations with management in the workplace. Throughout my career, I’ve worked for several companies, and one thing that stood out to me was the lack of true leadership. I’ve worked for many managers, but I don’t think I’ve ever worked for a leader. Most of the managers I encountered were untrained and unsupported, which left them ineffective in their roles. It became clear to me that something needed to change, and I decided that someone needed to step up and help struggling managers become the leaders they were meant to be. Leaders who could not only improve their own effectiveness but also transform the workplaces around them. ​ The biggest issue I’ve seen is communication. So many managers don’t know how to communicate effectively with their teams or seniors. Often, they see their position as one of power rather than as an opportunity to enable and support others. I’ve spent years observing these issues and learning from leadership courses, videos, and experts I admire. Over time, I realized that while there are companies offering leadership training, the focus always seems to be on profit. I believe we owe it to managers to give them the training and support they deserve, not just as a means to make money. In fact, over 70% of managers in the Western world report struggling due to a lack of training and support from their companies. That’s why I took the first step to dedicate my life to building The Ripple Leadership Project—a hub where managers can find the resources and support they so deservedly need. ​
Get Involved
We are currently running a crowdfunding campaign to raise funds to build the community website, please click below to contribute to our target (or why not volenteer a few hours a week and share your skills in helping us build our website?)
An Open Invitation For You To Join Us
Want to get involved? Then we warmly invite you to become a part of The Ripple Leadership Project team! Whether you want to volenteer to support us by helping to raise funds, share your expertise in designing and building our new community hub website, or contribute your talents in other ways—like content creation, social media marketing, or helping to build structured training programs—we would love to have you join us, no matter where in the world you are.
The Ripple Leadership Project is all about creating a culture of growth, positivity, and collaboration, and it’s people like you who make that possible. Together, we can build something truly impactful—a place where leaders are born, communities are empowered, and positive change ripples far beyond what we can imagine. Come and be part of this exciting journey with us; your contributions, big or small, will help shape a future where workplaces are happier and more supportive for everyone. Let’s create ripples of positive transformation together!
