Lead For Good
Lead for Good:
Where leaders Build Lasting Change
While “code” is in our name, our reach extends far beyond coding: we support our community through tech and design, strategy, and human-centered solutions of all stripes, and we feel that excellent leadership is a fundamental building block in doing good work well.
Each Lead for Good panel discussion explores a different facet of leadership, and these sessions give both rising and experienced leaders opportunities to share insight, practice, and new perspectives on what it means to lead in our community.
Past Events
Principled Leadership
June 23, 2025
Principled and authentic leaders inspire those they lead, whether working on deadline-driven projects or day-to-day responsibilities.
Local leaders share how they lead with moral clarity and authenticity to build trust and dedication, as well as examples of the negative impact of those who lost their conviction and empathy. The panelists also impart how they lead with positivity and compassion, stay true to their moral principles, and build trust that results in long-term change for all.
Tech Careers Off the Beaten Path
July 22, 2024
If you think working in the tech industry is just writing code, designing apps, or wrangling AI prompts, you are wrong! Careers in tech can be found in unexpected places, with job responsibilities you may have never considered.
West Michigan’s local tech industry (super)heroes will share their stories of where they began and how they ended up in leadership roles (by choice or luck), and how uncommon skills and experience can make a big difference.
Local Business as a Catalyst for Positive Change
June 26, 2023
Local businesses are more than just providers of goods and services. They are also catalysts for positive change in their communities. They create jobs, offer training, support causes, and foster connections. They are not just staffed by people – they are powered by people.
But how do you run a successful local business that also gives back to the community? How do you balance profit and purpose? How do you build trust and loyalty with your customers and neighbors?
Diversity in the workplace is not about meeting quotas or creating attractive marketing. Building technological solutions – especially those used by the general public – requires a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Inevitably, products built by diverse teams are more robust, serve a wider audience, and have a better user experience than those created by a homogenized group. It’s just simply better business.