BT5 Leadership Training Program
Empowering Leaders Through Service
The BT5 program teaches individuals how to lead with integrity, make a lasting impact, and strengthen their communities through service. Whether you’re a student, young professional, or community member, BT5 provides the tools to help you lead with purpose.
The Five Core Principles of BT5
1. Don’t Do Anything Stupid
Great leaders make wise decisions. Learn how to approach challenges with thoughtfulness, responsibility, and long-term vision.
2. Work Hard
Effort and perseverance define strong leaders. This principle focuses on discipline, grit, and the determination to keep pushing forward.
3. Be a Good Friend
Relationships are at the heart of leadership. Discover how to cultivate trust, support others, and build lasting connections.
4. Believe in Something
Leaders are driven by purpose. This principle challenges participants to find and commit to a cause greater than themselves.
5. Stick with It to the End
Resilience and perseverance are key to making a lasting impact. This final principle teaches the importance of staying committed, even in the face of adversity.
The Speech That Defined a Legacy
The BT5 Leadership Training Program is a service-driven leadership initiative inspired by Major Brent Taylor’s five core principles for success in life and leadership. Originally introduced in his 1997 high school graduation speech, these five simple yet powerful principles guided Brent throughout his life as a soldier, mayor, husband, father, and community leader.
How the BT5 Program Works
The BT5 Leadership Training Program is designed to fit diverse schedules and learning environments. Whether through in-person workshops or virtual sessions, participants engage in interactive leadership development. Programs are available as one-day intensives or multi-session courses, all led by experienced mentors dedicated to fostering service-oriented leadership.
Workshops & Training Sessions
Interactive leadership workshops that break down each of the BT5 principles through real-world application, discussion, and hands-on activities.
For Students & Young Professionals
BT5 is designed to empower future leaders in middle schools, high schools, and universities through structured training sessions.
For Community Members & Organizations
Businesses, nonprofits, and community groups can benefit from customized BT5 workshops that strengthen leadership skills within their teams.
A Leadership Legacy That Lasts
BT5 isn’t just a training program—it’s a mindset that shapes lifelong leaders.
✔ Students & Young Professionals – Sign up for an upcoming BT5 Leadership Training Session.
✔ Educators & School Administrators – Bring BT5 to your school through customized leadership training.
✔ Businesses & Community Organizations – Partner with us to integrate BT5 principles into your team.
Support the BT5 Leadership Training Program
The BT5 Leadership Training Program is funded through generous donations and community support. Your contribution helps us expand our reach and provide leadership training to students, educators, and community leaders.