Vision, Mission, and Values
As Leadership Asheville looks ahead to its next thirty years of contributing to building a better Asheville area, we maintain our commitment to our community and seek to always keep graduates and friends engaged. Our mission and vision are our goal, our destination. Our values are the guideposts we believe will help us to one day arrive there. As always we welcome the community in discussion of our future and thus seek your feedback on our statements relating to mission, vision, and values. Please share your thoughts with us at 828.348.0673, or by email at programs@leadershipasheville.org.
Vision

A culture of civic decision making and problem solving that is inclusive, ethical, forward-looking, and accountable.
Mission
Enhance community leadership by developing, connecting, and mobilizing citizens throughout the region.
Values
These values guide our beliefs and actions. Our values are the fabric of Leadership Asheville’s unique culture and are central to our success.
- Broad and diverse community leadership that respects cultural contexts and facilitates learning and networking across boundaries.
- Knowledgeable and service-oriented community leadership that promotes a shared vision and collaborative action.
- Credible and accountable community leadership that delivers results.
Our Commitment
The primary means by which our mission is accomplished is through the synergy that occurs by bringing together public, private and nonprofit sector leaders from many disciplines and neighborhoods.
Our Constituents
Leadership Asheville embraces the diversity in our communities and encourages everyone, without exception, to contribute to its success.
Region We Serve
The greater Asheville area.