David Ashcraft

David Ashcraft

President and CEO, Global Leadership Network; Author

David Ashcraft is president and CEO of the Global Leadership Network. He is also the founder and president of The Advantage, a leadership collaborative that mentors and encourages pastors across Pennsylvania. As senior pastor of LCBC Church in Pennsylvania for 32 years, David helped grow weekly attendance from 150 people to a combined average of more than 22,000. He is the coauthor of “What Was I Thinking? How to Make Better Decisions So You Can Live and Lead with Confidence.” He also hosts The Global Leadership Podcast, featuring conversations with leaders from diverse fields about their leadership journey.

Better When I’m Gone

Leaders work tirelessly to build strong teams and organizations, yet few pause to consider what happens when they eventually step away. What follows can strengthen the organization or quietly undermine it. Drawing from decades of leadership experience, David Ashcraft challenges leaders to rethink legacy, succession and what it truly means to lead at the highest level. Through real-world stories and hard-earned wisdom, he reveals why intentional transition planning matters more than most leaders realize — and how it determines what endures. Walk away with vision and practical guidance to prepare others to lead well — and confront the hidden force that can quietly dismantle your legacy.