As part of a landmark year marking our 40th Anniversary, The ELC’s 2026 London Convening, held May 17-20, 2026, in London, brought together members and global partners for four days of dialogue, relationship-building, and strategic exchange. The conversations were timely. The relationships were intentional. And the takeaways were clear: the leaders best positioned for the future are those who can

by Michael C. Hyter, The ELC President & CEO Certainty Is Comfortable—But Comfort Doesn’t Create Growth As leaders, it’s natural to want certainty. It feels smart. Strategic. Safe. But here’s the truth: when we wait for certainty, we slow ourselves down. We miss opportunities. Growth doesn’t come from playing it safe. It comes from stepping into what’s new, what’s uncomfortable,

At The Executive Leadership Council (ELC), we know that empowering tomorrow’s leaders starts with recognizing and investing in grassroots innovation. Today, we’re proud to feature Coded by:, a Philadelphia-rooted organization reshaping tech equity and generational wealth. From humble rec-center beginnings to a multi-site powerhouse, Coded by: exemplifies the community impact we strive to champion. In this candid Q&A with Coded