Impact Leadership Inspires Passion and Challenges the Development of Visionary, Dynamic Leaders Who Impact Their Lifetime Communities Through Values-Based Leadership.

Impact Leadership is the result of Lambda Chi Alpha's effort to create a comprehensive leadership program. The General Fraternity began offering general leadership training as a complement to regular chapter programming at Fraternity meetings in the 1990s. In 1996, under the leadership of Dr. Ed Leonard, the first Leadership Academy was held in conjunction with the 1996 General Assembly. This effort was the first stand-alone General Fraternity program focused entirely on leadership development.

Following the success of the Academy, a leadership curriculum was developed: LEAP - Lead by Example And Precept. After several iterations, LEAP was transformed into Impact Leadership. During this transformation, a professional staff position was added to write the final version of the four-level program. Impact Leadership is the result of immeasurable staff and volunteer time, including undergraduate members, alumni, and non-members.

In 1999, Lambda Chi Alpha unveiled one of the most comprehensive and interactive leadership modules available to collegiate men. This program, known as Impact Leadership, is a four-phase, multi-year module that focuses on an interactive approach to leadership.