RALEIGH, N.C. — October 8, 2026 — The Center for Leadership Studies (CLS) announced that it has been recognized as a 2026 Training Magazine Network Choice Awards Winner in the Leadership Development category, marking the second consecutive year the organization has received the honor.
The Network Choice Awards is the industry’s only crowd-sourced solution provider awards program, with winners selected directly by customers, learners, end users and industry experts. This year’s program received close to 12,000 votes for nearly 300 providers, making it the most competitive year to date.
Editor/Publisher of Training Magazine, Lorri Freifeld, says, “These provider organizations are standouts for their customer care, innovation and training solutions that truly optimize, engage and prepare learners. We’re excited to further recognize their dedication to ‘what’s next’ in our ever-evolving field of learning and development.”
As the demands placed on leaders continue to evolve, organizations need development solutions that move beyond theory and create lasting behavior change. The organizations recognized in this category are helping leaders drive performance, strengthen culture and adapt in rapidly changing environments.
“Any award is an honor, but being recognized for the second year in a row by the people who use and experience our solutions makes this one particularly special,” says Maureen Shriver, CEO of The Center for Leadership Studies. “Their confidence in CLS is something we never take for granted. We’re proud to be part of the work they do to build stronger leaders, stronger teams and stronger organizations.”
For more information about Training Magazine’s Network Choice Awards or to view the full list of honorees, visit the 2026 Training Magazine Network Choice Awards winners page.
Training Magazine is an industry resource for professional development and news serving training, human resources and business management professionals. Its offerings include print and digital publications, annual conferences, online courses, webinars and multiple awards programs.
At The Center for Leadership Studies (CLS), we are committed to enabling leaders at all levels to achieve their highest potential through innovative, impactful leadership training grounded in research and application. As the global home of the Situational Leadership® Model, our award-winning solutions enable leaders to engage in effective performance conversations that build trust, increase productivity and drive behavior change.
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