His retirement wasn't a complete surprise, considering there isn't an empty rung on the Democratic leadership ladder. (rollcall.com)
She's ascended the House leadership ladder, taking a prominent role as the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee's recruitment chairwoman last cycle. (rollcall.com)
He reaches the top of the national association's leadership ladder at a time when the real estate industry is weathering great change and challenges. (realtormag.realtor.org)