The National Society of
Leadership and Success (NSLS)

The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS)

The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) is the largest leadership honors organization in our country. While many other honors organizations simply induct students based upon GPA, these organizations cannot confirm the interpersonal, leadership, or development strengths of students, beyond the attainment of a specific GPA. This is a strength of the National Society of Leadership and Success. When compared to other honors organizations, NSLS standards exceed guidelines:

• The NSLS is held to external standards of performance and impact in education through its accreditation with Cognia (formerly AdvancED). This recognition is more rigorous than any endorsement from ACHS, as it required the NSLS to obtain certification from the U.S. Department of Education.
• The NSLS meets the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability to purpose through its certification as a For Benefit Organization. ACHS membership does not require member honor societies to achieve these rigorous standards of making a positive difference in the community, environment, and workplace.
• The NSLS maintains university-established criteria that best serves to recognize a distinguished group of their students. Nationally, less than 20% of the campus population at our (insert auto chapter number) colleges and universities receive an invitation, while ACHS honor society standards include 20-35% of campus populations.

NSLS differentiates itself from traditional honor societies in that students must complete a step-by-step leadership development program in order to become inducted. The curriculum offers students the opportunity to develop many in-demand skills such as leadership, communication, and team building. Neumann University students will also have the opportunity to complete additional educational modules in order to earn credit for their work with NSLS.

1. Orientation: This is the first step of the program for new members to learn the steps of the program and the expectations for the rest of the program.
2. Leadership Training Day: Members complete an interactive video training session where they identify goals and overcome obstacles.
3. Three Speaker Broadcast Events: Live streamed events with leaders, celebrities and best-selling authors are scheduled six times per year and available on-demand.
4. Three Success Networking Team Meetings: Members are assigned to small peer groups and meet bi-weekly to set goals and hold each other accountable.
5. Induction: Members receive their Foundations of Leadership Certificate honoring their achievement and lifetime membership into NSLS.