Chess as a Leadership Powerhouse: Ashley Lynn Priore Featured in SUCCESS Magazine

At Queenside Ventures, we believe that chess is more than just a game—it's a blueprint for leadership. This belief was powerfully highlighted in a recent SUCCESS Magazine article, “10 Ways Chess Can Help You Be a Better Leader,” where our Founder and CEO, Ashley Lynn Priore, was featured for her innovative approach to using chess as a tool for empowering CEOs, athletes, and changemakers.

The article dives deep into the transformative power of chess, spotlighting Ashley's journey from a young chess prodigy to a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree and a strategic advisor for leaders across industries. At just 14, Ashley founded Queens Gambit, a nonprofit dedicated to youth empowerment through chess, before launching Queenside Ventures—a consulting firm revolutionizing leadership strategies by using the chessboard as a canvas for decision-making and growth.

In the SUCCESS feature, Ashley shares how chess fosters critical leadership qualities—risk-taking, empathy, strategic vision, and adaptability. She highlights how these principles aren't just confined to the board but are vital in boardrooms, on sports fields, and within communities.

“Chess taught me to take that risk, try that move, and understand that each decision I make will lead to a world of possibilities,” Ashley explains.

The article also showcases Ashley’s work with high-performing athletes, including her partnership with the Cleveland Browns, where chess is used to sharpen strategic thinking, improve decision-making under pressure, and cultivate leadership both on and off the field.

Here at Queenside Ventures, we harness these chess-based strategies to help leaders across industries unlock new pathways for success. Whether guiding CEOs through complex decision-making or helping athletes strengthen their leadership mindset, we empower individuals to see the whole board—balancing short-term tactics with long-term vision.

Want to think like a chess master and lead like one too?
Read the full article on SUCCESS Magazine here and explore how Queenside Ventures can help you sharpen your strategy, elevate your leadership, and make your next bold move.