The authors believe that the "Journal of Research on Leadership Education" can lead the effort to reduce the communication barriers among academics in a variety of fields, professions, and countries. Its common ground is a commitment to prepare outstanding future leaders for educational settings. The authors urge readers to pay attention to the unique opportunity for constructing knowledge of leadership education, and to build empirical data robust enough to displace "rhetoric and policy logic" as the foundation for leadership preparation. This journal, and the professional association that supports it, will take full advantage of the advanced technological environment to foster the growth of this vital research agenda.