Passion and commitment are the soul of leadership. Statewide networking is important for statewide leadership impact. Change and learning occur when work is challenging, interesting and joyful. Continuous improvement requires ongoing feedback and self-reflection of one's beliefs, attitudes, skills and behaviors. The doctoral program must serve as a partner with students in their professional life.
Leaders are entrepreneurial, risk takers and able to build the capacity of self and others.
Leaders must be able to function effectively in an internal and external political environment.