Much research has been published on leadership, leadership development, and strategic leadership relating to theories, styles, strategies, and practices. However, there has been little published research on the influence of adolescent experience and the impact those influences have on the leader they become (Liu et al., 2019). This study aims to determine how the impact of the adolescent experiences helps an individual develop through the lenses of self-efficacy, self-growth, and self-development. Bowers et al. (2016) argued that little information demonstrates the leadership qualities developed throughout life and the impact on adolescents, and this study aimed to bridge this gap in the literature by using a qualitative methodology and the analysis of narrative storytelling to identify trends, commonalities, and critical moments in the stories of leaders. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]