INSIGHTS

Exceptional leadership isn’t about job titles or corner offices. It’s about character. At the core of every leader lies a blend of mindset and behavior that inspires, energizes, and elevates others. At Lake Forest Center for Leadership, we believe curiosity, bravery, and generosity are three essential qualities that define exceptional leadership. Here’s a closer look…

With the recent passing of my mother, Lela, at 85 years old, I had the gift of reflecting on her leadership in my family. Lela never saw herself as a leader, though she displayed leadership throughout her life, and eventually became a leader in her community, too, in both the Girl Scouts and our church’s…