Mount Mary College seeks to develop women who are leaders in their profession, church and community. Leadership is a relationship between an individual and the group or institution that the leader represents. The roles of leadership may vary from leading as the person in charge to leading as a participant in a group. Through leadership, a common vision can be established for the mission or task to be accomplished. Leaders inspire others and foster their gifts, encourage teamwork, promote mutual respect and serve as models.

Facets of Mount Mary College Women's Leadership Model:

• Self-knowledge and competence
• An entrepreneurial sense of vision
• Effective communication skills
• The ability to inspire and strengthen leadership in others

Characteristics of a Mount Mary Leader:

• Integrity
• Confidence
• Open-mindedness
• Initiative
• Flexibility
• Perseverance
• Creativity
• Vision
• Social Commitment
• Sense of Humor
• Empathy

Skills of a Mount Mary Leader:

• Communication
• Analysis and Synthesis
• Decision Making
• Empowerment
• Delegation
• Conflict Management
• Knowledge of Field
• Balance
• Collaboration
• Constructive Criticism
• Appreciation of Diversity