Leadership Programs

Without passionate, inspired, and character-driven leaders, we simply cannot thrive as a nation or as a global community. There is much to do to create a community of leaders who the world deserves. Leadership extends beyond traditional seats of power, like government leaders and officials. Activists, journalists, lawyers, and educators alike hold the power to enact impactful change through their positions. Through training and mentorship, we can uplift those called to a greater cause to achieve our common goals for the greater good.

Building from the example of Sen. McCain’s lifelong dedication to principle and “service above self,” the mission of the McCain Institute for International Leadership at Arizona State University is to advance character-driven leadership both in the U.S. and throughout the world. Through training programs and global networks that promote the values and ethics of character-driven leadership, this program prepares the next generation of leaders who serve causes greater than themselves in an increasingly complex, globalized world.