Description
Lewes Leadership Lunch – June 11, 2026
Lead Boldly, Learn Constantly: Lessons from the Journey
A Leadership Conversation with David Noel
Hosted and facilitated by Misti Burmeister
📍 Location: The Listening Booth
18388 Coastal Hwy #11
Lewes, DE 19958
(Located in the same shopping center as the Verizon store)
🕛 Time: Doors open at 11:30 AM | Program: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
💵 Cost: $45 (includes lunch)
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About the Session
There are seasons in leadership where clarity comes easily. And then there are seasons where leaders are asked to keep moving forward before the answers are fully clear. This month’s Lewes Leadership Lunch explores what leadership looks like in those moments.
David Noel, Chairman of MOI, Inc., will lead a candid, conversation-driven discussion about the realities of leading through growth, uncertainty, change, and responsibility—while staying connected to the people who make organizations work.
Drawing from decades of leadership experience, David will reflect honestly on the lessons, discomfort, risks, and turning points that shaped how he leads today.
Together, we’ll explore:
- What leadership requires when the path forward isn’t fully clear
- Why discomfort is often part of meaningful growth
- How curiosity and humility strengthen leadership over time
- What it takes to build healthy culture during periods of change
- The tension between responsibility, performance, and people
- Lessons learned from scaling organizations and leading through transition
David helped grow MOI into a company exceeding $250 million in revenue and later championed its transition into a 100% employee-owned organization—reflecting his belief that the people who help build a company should share in its success.
As with all L3 gatherings, this is not a lecture.
It’s a facilitated conversation designed to create honest dialogue, meaningful reflection, and practical insight among leaders across Southern Delaware.
You’ll leave with new perspective, sharper questions, and leadership insights you can apply immediately within your work, your team, and your life.
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About David Noel
David R. Noel is Chairman of MOI, Inc., where he previously served for more than 25 years as President and CEO.
During his leadership, MOI expanded to over $250 million in revenue, grew across Maryland, Washington D.C., Virginia, and Northern New York, and transitioned into a 100% Employee-Owned Organization.
A lifelong learner and respected voice in leadership and organizational growth, David has served on numerous industry and nonprofit boards and has lectured within entrepreneurship and executive education programs.
David leads not only with experience, but with genuine care for the people around him.
LinkedIn Profile:
David Noel LinkedIn Profile