5 Lessons on Leading with Purpose

Takeaways from our recent episode with Jenn Kenning, CEO of Align Impact

We started The Hopeful Pioneers because we were tired of seeing leadership defined by power, ego, and personal gain. So many of the loudest voices getting attention just didn’t reflect the kind of leadership we believe in—or want to practice ourselves.

This episode with Jenn was a breath of fresh air. She leads with real vulnerability and a commitment to something so much bigger than herself. Her story is a powerful reminder that leadership rooted in service, curiosity, and values might not always be the flashiest—but it’s the kind that lasts, and that lifts up others along the way.

We compiled some of our favorite takeaways from Jenn’s journey building Align Impact.