ILW returned for its sixth year in March 2025, transforming a week of awareness into a powerful celebration of leadership and its impact on organisations, communities, and the wider world. Bringing together leaders from across the globe, this year ILW explores the theme lasting legacies.
What will your leadership legacy be?
Your legacy isn’t just about titles or achievements; it’s about the influence you’ve had, the values you uphold, and the difference you make in your organisation, community, and beyond. Join us for a week of reflection, inspiration, and action as we explore what it means to build a meaningful and lasting leadership legacy.
How to get Involved in International Leadership Week
ILW 2025 is all about building a lasting impact, and getting involved is simple, no matter where you are. Whether you’re an individual leader, part of a team, or representing an organisation, join in the comnversation and don't miss out on ILW26:
Join the conversation
Use the hashtags #ILW25 and #MyLeadershipLegacy on social media to share your experiences, reflections, and lessons on leadership. Follow us on LinkedIn to stay updated.
Choose a topic area to explore
Looking for inspiration? Here are some key topics to explore under this year’s theme of Leadership Legacy:
-
Sustainable leadership: Building a legacy for long-term success. Explore how leaders can implement sustainable practices that ensure long-term success for their organisations. What steps can you take today to build a legacy of growth, resilience, and innovation?
-
Leadership legacy through social impact: Making a difference. Great leadership extends beyond business - how can leaders drive positive societal change? From corporate social responsibility (CSR) to community engagement, consider how your actions today shape the world of tomorrow.
-
Mentoring and leadership legacy: Building a better future together. Mentoring is a powerful way to create a leadership legacy. By guiding others, you don’t just help individuals grow, you strengthen your own leadership skills and create a ripple effect of positive change. Did you know? The Institute of Leadership offers MyMentoring, a tool for professional members to support and develop future leaders. Learn more about MyMentoring.
-
The power of reflection: Understanding and shaping your leadership legacy. Take a step back and reflect on the legacy you’re currently building. What impact are you making? How does your leadership style shape your organisation’s future? What values do you want to be remembered for?
“In the final analysis, the talents we bring to a leadership role are only fleetingly useful, and what we create for ourselves is irrelevant to the future. We forget, at our peril, what really matters ‘It’s not what we came with, it’s what we leave behind’.” -John Mark Williams, CEO - The Institute of Leadership*
*Read our CEO, John Mark Williams’ latest article on leadership legacy in our Winter edition of Edge.
Discover more about the ILW25 launch from Porto, Portugal
We officially kicked off International Leadership Week 2025, live from Porto, Portugal!
As the first event in the ILW25 calendar, the session will introduced the 2025 theme - Building a Lasting Impact: Leadership, Legacy, and the Power of Influence.
A provoking discussion, with expert insights, and engaging conversations on how leadership shapes lasting legacies.
No matter how big or small your contribution, every action taken during International Leadership Week 2025 helps inspire positive change and shapes a legacy. Get involved today.