Leadership Birmingham is designed for those who have already shown themselves to be leaders in one segment of the community or another. It does not take public policy positions or serve as an advocacy group for any cause. Because of its neutrality as an organization, the true impact of Leadership Birmingham is felt through the actions of its members, individually or collectively, who agree that their shared experiences have had a significant influence on their leadership roles in the community.

As a non-partisan organization, we measure our progress by the efforts of our members – qualified candidates who offer themselves for public office on the local, regional, and state level; tireless visionary individuals who lead an initiative to a successful end despite numerous setbacks; volunteers who have a sincere concern about the future of the Birmingham area and a personal commitment to help shape that future.

Many of the ideas and initiatives currently in progress in the community have come from Leadership Birmingham classes and graduates.