Inform.
Our Networks. We convene leading experts to identify policy solutions and share them with our community through 35+ events each year.
MEETING THE MOMENT
Shaping America’s Next Chapter
Leadership Now is a membership organization of business leaders who believe that a strong democracy is key to a thriving economy and political stability.
HOW WE'RE DOING IT
Three ways we put business leadership behind defending democracy and building what comes next.
Influence.
Policy. We respond rapidly to political opportunities and risks—shaping the narrative and activating the business community to change policy.
Invest.
In Leaders. We mobilize investment for pragmatic, centrist candidates and organizations. Members invest $30M+ per cycle in aligned candidates and organizations.
THE WORK AHEAD
2026 Mandate
Leadership Now will defend democracy against risks while shaping the leaders and policy to build what comes next.
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Restore a Balance of Power
By elevating pragmatic centrists in Congress and across states.
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Launch a Business Plan for America
To rebuild U.S. competitiveness and restore trust.
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Respond Nimbly to Risks
In order to protect the economy, elections, and the rule of law
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DEVELOP A PIPELINE OF LEADERS
With business and operational expertise to serve in government.
Perspectives
Insights & Statements
Supporting Higher Education Amid Trump’s Funding Cuts
Led by John Pepper, Jeni Britton, and Richard Stoff, 25 Ohio business leaders are among 275 across the country affirming that our research universities are…
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Insights & Statements
Smart Businesses Don’t Adapt to Crony Capitalism
When the Pentagon labeled AI company Anthropic a “supply chain risk” — simply for refusing to build mass surveillance or autonomous weapons tools — it…
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Insights & Statements
The Supreme Court Draws a Line on Tariffs
Today’s 6-3 Supreme Court ruling striking down the Trump Administration’s use of an emergency authority (IEEPA) to impose sweeping tariffs reinforces a core constitutional principle:…
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BUSINESS LEADERS MEETING THE MOMENT.
Now is the time.
Membership is for business leaders ready to commit credibility, coordination, and capital to the work of governing. Membership is by nomination — and starts with a conversation.
