Are You Worth Following?
Clarifying Your Leadership Philosophy
Leader Development Breakfast
January 8th, 2026
9:01am to 10:30am
Onion Creek Country Club
Private Dining Room
2510 Onion Creek Parkway
Austin, TX 78747
About The Event & What To Expect:
A leader without a following is indistinguishable from individual taking a walk. That's why successful leaders understand how to lead with intention and integrity at a pace that their people can follow. This 90-minute breakfast will
Over the course of 90 minutes, attendees will explore a variety of leadership theories, practices, and frameworks through facilitated discussion to clarify their leadership philosophy and identify approaches that resonate. By the end of the discussion, attendees will identify concrete actions they can implement in the next 30 days to turn leadership insights into tangible progress.
Lead better, meet others, and support a worthy cause!
Beneficiary Organization and Logistics
Tickets are $25 dollars and all event proceeds will be donated to the Water to Thrive, an Austin-based non-profit that transforms lives and builds African communities through the power of reliable, clean drinking water.
Donations in lieu of (or in addition to) your attendance are also appreciated.
Join us for breakfast and learn better ways to lead through change.
- Doors open at 8:30am for networking and refreshments.
- Content begins at 9:01am with food and prepared remarks.
Help yourself and others find the path forward!
What You'll Learn
Multiple Approaches to Leadership
The core concepts and distinctions across multiple leadership frameworks.
Your Core Style
Which leadership approaches align with your personal leadership philosophy.
Self-Development Toolkit
A practical approach to testing, refining, and codifying your leadership style through small, rapid experiments and accountability
Key Take Away's
✅ A clearly articulated statement of your personal leadership philosophy.
✅ 90-day action plan to put insights into practice.
✅ A library of additional leadership methodologies to supplement your core style.
✅ Connection to Wendworks resources for ongoing coaching and self-development.
✅ A peer network of like‑minded leaders for accountability and idea exchange.
Who Should Attend
CEOs and Founders looking for resources and tools to lead their people, team, or organization more effectively.
Senior Leaders and Managers seeking to improve decision-making or enhance their leadership skills and confidence.
Change Agents and individual contributors with a desire for professional development and a passion for leadership.
Anyone with an interest in leadership, organizational development, and executive performance.
Meet Your Facilitator
A passionate business educator and innovator, David Macauley helps businesses and organizations succeed by developing, equipping, and empowering their people.
David created Wendworks® to bring organizational development resources and leadership development opportunities to business leaders in Central Texas. His extensive research on managerial leadership, organizational culture, and enterprise technology makes him a powerful asset for business leaders looking to solve problems, build teams, and improve performance.
As the Austin Wellspring Council Chair, David helps business leaders to address their current performance challenges from an eternal perspective. Wellspring members work in fellowship to profitably grow their businesses, build their leadership skills, and develop their people through peer-to-peer collaboration and one-to-one coaching.