Reflections on Leadership

"Leadership is the ability to inspire and earn trust and respect in order to effectively communicate vision and achieve a common goal." - CCAR TRLP Class I

"Leadership is the ability to influence the behavior of others, and gain willing cooperation and loyalty from them. Leadership is different from management; leadership is earned from those below the leader and managers are appointed by those above them." - CCAR TRLP Class II

"Leadership is inspiring others to accomplish goals and objectives." - CCAR TRLP Class III

"We, TRLP Class IV, define a leader as possessing the following characteristics: Integrity, accountability, versatility, vision, motivation, fearlessness, knowledge, and great organizational, mentoring and communication skills." - CCAR TRLP Class IV

"Leadership is the ability to inspire others to achieve a common goal." - CCAR TRLP Class V

"Leadership is the art of inspiring, empowering, and motivating others to accomplish goals."- CCAR TRLP Class VI

"Leadership is the ability to inspire, influence, and motivate others to work together towards a common vision."- CCAR TRLP Class VII