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Four days. Dozens of meaningful conversations across nonprofit leaders focused on driving real impact.    The 2026 American Express Leadership Academy in New York brought together changemakers from across the Americas for an immersive experience focused on agility, storytelling, and human-centered leadership.    From powerful discussions on storytelling as strategy, to candid reflections on resilience and leading through complexity, the conversations reinforced what today’s nonprofit leaders need most: connection, clarity, and community.    Thank you to our speakers, partners, and the incredible nonprofit leaders who made this year’s Academy such a strong reminder of what’s possible when leaders invest in one another.