Leadership graduates have both a heightened sense of civic responsibility and a willingness to apply their skills to solve community issues. Several Leadership graduates have served on our Board of Directors over the years and have been instrumental in making the Arts Council what it is today.
Vision - Mission - Values

County Executive James Robey (87) joins graduates
Vision
Leadership Howard County is the critical force in preparing and inspiring leaders to take their place in serving the community.
Mission
The mission of Leadership Howard County is to empower individuals to strengthen and transform our community. This is a program designed to ensure that Howard County has a rich resource pool of leaders to meet the challenges of community service.
Core Values
Leadership strives to fulfill its mission and continue developing the value of its programs by adhering to these values:
- Integrity and Honesty:We keep meaningful promises, do the right thing for the community, and value truth over harmony.
- Service:We work hard and contribute time, talent and treasure.
- Teamwork and Collaboration:We believe we can build the best community by empowering leaders with diverse strengths and perspectives.
- Growth and Learning:We actively pursue new ideas and approaches to improve the community.


