In the commencement ceremony in December, each Fellow reflects on the meaning of leadership by addressing the incoming and graduating Fellows by completing the phrase "Leadership is..." Some recent examples:
"Leadership is the ability to create and execute a vision by extracting maximum potential from available resources."
Obi Agudosi, LNJ '07
"Leadership is...sometimes stepping up and sometimes stepping back."
Casey Crabill, LNJ '07
"Leadership is the courage to walk a few steps ahead, the restraint to walk a few steps behind, the resolve to walk alongside."
Keri Logosso, LNJ '07
"Leadership is not about knowing the answers it's about knowing the questions."
Margaret O'Gorman, LNJ '07
"Leadership is what stands on the shoulders of commitment, dedication, teamwork and passion."
Brenda MacRae, LNJ '07
"Leadership is the talent, skill or 'gift' to assemble and motivate resources towards positive change."
Andrea West, LNJ '07