Interview with Shari Williams

Interview with Shari Williams

From Voices of Freedom by Rick Graber

February 3, 2026 · 31 min · Season 4 · Episode 1

About this episode

Shari Williams discusses the importance of leadership development and the mission of the Leadership Program of the Rockies.

An Interview with Shari Williams, President, Leadership Program of the Rockies The ability to preserve liberty depends on visionary leaders who not only understand America's founding principles, but who are also prepared to put them into practice. Yet there are few opportunities for emerging leaders to form deep connections between these timeless ideas and today's challenges. For more than two decades, the Leadership Program of the Rockies has been meeting that need by educating and training emerging leaders in America's founding principles and equipping them with the skills to influence public policy and culture. Our guest on this episode of Voices of Freedom is Shari Williams, President of the Leadership Program of the Rockies. Since founding LPR in 2003, she has built it into one of the country's premier leadership development programs, training more than 2,500 alumni who have gone on to serve as elected officials, judges, business and community leaders, and influential voices across Colorado and beyond. With more than 40 years of experience in public policy, political campaigns, and leadership development, Shari has dedicated her career to building what she calls an "Army for…

People in this episode

Host: Rick Graber

Guest: Shari Williams

Topics covered

  • leadership development
  • founding principles
  • public policy
  • cultural influence
  • emerging leaders

Keywords

  • liberty
  • leadership
  • freedom
  • public policy
  • community leaders
  • alumni impact
  • cultural change

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Leadership Program of the Rockies

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