NSLS | The National Society of Leadership and Success

Achieve More Together

Build the skills, confidence, and connections to reach your goals. For a one-time membership fee of $95, you'll:

Build real leadership skills through an accredited program you complete step by step
Set meaningful goals and follow through, with a Success Networking Team of peers who help you stay on track
Recognition for your accomplishments, as only 8% of students nationwide receive this honor
Get clear on your career path with Society, our career prep platform, with personalized insights and coaching included
Grow alongside a community of 2M+ members who push each other forward
Learn from inspiring speakers who share how they overcame setbacks
Show what you've accomplished with a certificate, digital badges, and a personalized letter of recommendation
Apply for $400K+ in scholarships and awards each year

Check Out All The Benefits

Our Program

More Than a Resume Builder

We help students identify career goals, hone their leadership skills, and turn ambitions into action. Our program provides a life-changing experience giving you access to essential tools to excel in your future and make a change in the world. As a member of the NSLS, you're part of a community of goal-oriented people with access to professional leadership training, exclusive scholarships, an online job bank, networking events, a celebrity speaker series, enhancement of your professional resume, and more.

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#1

Leadership Honor
Society in the U.S.

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2+

Million Members

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800+

Participating
Colleges

award

$400K+

in Scholarships
and Awards Annually

Our Mission

Building Leaders Who Make a Better World

When the NSLS began 25 years ago, we decided to help the greatest number of people in the most significant way. We achieved this through a dedicated mission to impact the world by building stronger, more successful leaders.

Our philosophy is that we accomplish more together than we do alone. We have seen that with proper support and dedicated action, people can achieve extraordinary things for themselves and the greater community.

Gary Tuerack, Founder

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"The Advanced leadership course was great because I was able to articulate my purpose and my passion.”

Rex Sharkey - Student: Capella University

"It just really built up my confidence, my character, and is also building up my leadership abilities."

Evelyn Joyce Johnson - Student: University of North Texas

"NSLS has helped me grow as a person. I was able to reach my goal of a 4.0 semester."

Vittoria Wakefield - Student: Florida State University

"I think it's really awesome stuff! It's helping a ton of BMCC students."

Joseph Torres - Student: Borough of Manhattan Community College

"I made new friends and I got involved in my school in a way that I didn’t think I would be able to."

Madison Gay - Student: The University of Louisiana at Monroe

"Smart Goals. I apply them to every day of my life and shared them with my family.”

Walter Wood - Student: University of Utah

RECOGNIZED EXCELLENCE IN LEADERSHIP EDUCATION

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American Council on Education

Cognia Accredited

NCCRS - National College Credit Recommendation Service

The National Society of Leadership and Success is recognized for excellence in leadership development by leading publications and accreditation bodies.