Our Mission & Values

Together, all things are humanly possible.

With an emphasis on the power of people, our hands-on experiences ignite transformational and sustainable change for individuals, teams, organizations, and the communities they serve. By expanding human potential, we strive to make the world a better place through more effective leadership. 

For decades, we’ve been deeply committed to creating a positive impact and effecting lasting change. Illuminating this path is a vision to be the leading force in leadership development, expanding human potential to create a better future for the world.

Our Mission Statement

Ever since our founding in 1970, our mission at CCL has been to advance the understanding, practice, and development of leadership for the benefit of society worldwide.

Our Values

As the moral compass that defines who we are and what we stand for, our values shape our day-to-day decisions and organizational culture. Every day, we strive to be our best, make a difference, stay curious, and rise together: 

Be
Our
Best
Be Our Best
By honoring equity, diversity, and inclusion — and treating each other with the utmost respect — we can do our best work, and be our best selves.
Make a
Difference
Make a
Difference
We care to the core, and our collective drive keeps us striving toward a better future for all. We show up, serve with integrity, and put in the work to make a difference.
Stay
Curious
Stay
Curious
Our passion for learning, challenging one another, and anticipating new and better ways to lead and serve our clients is at the heart of what we do. We stay curious.
Rise
Together
Rise
Together
We cultivate partnership, seek diverse perspectives, and value teamwork. Through collaboration, we rise together and increase our impact on the world.

As a mission-driven, nonprofit organization, we believe our work should:

Be affordable and accessible to social sector leaders, from all ages, backgrounds, and leader levels.

Support local and global communities.

Solve for the challenges of today while preparing leaders for the opportunities of tomorrow.

Be delivered in a supportive environment that promotes equity, diversity, inclusion, and continuous learning.

Involve partners that can help expand our reach and further our mission of improving the lives of as many people as possible.

Contact Us

Our experts are here to help. Get in touch with us about your needs and to learn more about the mission and values of the Center for Creative Leadership. We’d love to discuss how we can help to start a transformation for you and your organization.