Culture is a reproducible system of beliefs that shape the actions of individuals. It communicates to others what are, and are not acceptable beliefs and actions. Culture tells you what is right or wrong and what you must do to "fit in." We learn our culture through instruction and observed behavior.Most would agree that we live in a global culture where there is a widespread epidemic of mistrust. Decisions are often stress-filled and fear-driven and the most common mentalities are self-serving and self-gratifying. At the same time, there is a remnant of emerging and established leaders who combat this epidemic by serving as catalysts for positive change in their realms of influence. Even in the midst of the challenges of our world's culture, these leaders refuse to focus on, and in turn perpetuate what is wrong. Instead, they deliberately choose to view the future through lenses of hope for families, communities, organizations, and nations. These leaders embody the concept that I have coined as, "Higher Living Leadership." Higher Living Leadership thrusts us beyond our individual successes and helps us to make the most of our opportunity to influence our present culture, looking through the eternal lens of God's kingdom. This is a vital responsibility that today's leaders must both recognize and exercise. In order for our efforts to continue beyond our lifetime, we must purposely plant seeds today; we must be an incubator of validation to shift the cultural atmosphere. These kinds of Kingdom leadership endeavors will prepare a generation of courageous trailblazers- the goal being to embolden them to go farther, achieve more, and give more as power and influence are used for the greater good, establishing heaven here and now. In summary, Higher Living Leaders skillfully set the stage for emerging leaders to have a platform to positively impact their world.