Strive: How You Lead Matters
EducationDelaware, United States11-50 Employees
Strive: How You Lead Matters, based in Wilmington, Delaware, is an education-focused nonprofit organization that aims to develop character-driven leadership. For over two decades, it supports aspiring leaders through a range of programs, including workshops, personalized coaching, coaches training, and youth-focused initiatives such as the Sports Challenge and Middle School Clinic, with an emphasis on social and emotional learning. Its work targets both young people and the adults who support them in schools, sports, and community settings, prioritizing participation across diverse backgrounds to foster inclusive leadership cultures. The organization centers seven core skills—Grit, Empathy, Communication, Self-Awareness, Culture, Motivation, and Energy—viewing leadership as a developmental journey that builds resilience and meaningful relationships. In recent years, Strive launched a new website to provide a more user-friendly experience for its community.