Leadership for a Better World: Understanding the Social Change Model of Leadership Development - Softcover

Komives, Susan R.; Wagner, Wendy

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ISBN 10: 0470449497 ISBN 13: 9780470449493

Publisher: Jossey-Bass, 2009

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"What a powerful, very needed, and welcome sequel to A Social Change Model for Leadership Development Guidebook. It is a book for students, faculty, and everyone who engages in leadership for social change for a better world. It is an inspiring and liberating book in that it validates each one of us as we discover and practice the gifts we have been given." —Helen S. Astin, professor emerita of higher education and senior scholar, Higher Education Research Institute, UCLA

"While simple schemes and models of leadership can have their appeal, the more challenging view proposed in Leadership for a Better World is not only more realistic but infinitely more fulfilling. This form of leadership calls us to look at our own deep yearnings and then respect those of others in the amazing global community of the twenty-first century." —Denny Roberts, assistant vice president for faculty and student services, Qatar Foundation

"Positing that social change is at the heart of the leadership experience, Leadership for a Better World answers the question of 'leadership for what purpose?' Grounded in student experiences, this book includes student voices, stories, and contemporary case studies. Written in an informed and approachable tone, it provides a coherent set of guiding principles about how knowing oneself, meaningfully engaging with others, and adopting a systems perspective can promote the socially responsible leadership so needed in the world today." —Julie E. Owen, assistant professor, Leadership and Integrative Studies, George Mason University

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Title The Student Leadership Challenge Exploring Leadership Emotionally Intelligent Leadership for Students Leadership for a Better World   Type of Guide Practical Guide Comprehensive Textbook Practical Guide Comprehensive Guide   Audience Level Beginner to Intermediate Intermediate to Advanced Beginner to Intermediate Beginner to Intermediate   Author(s) Kouzes/Posner Komives/Lucas/McMahon Shankman/Allen Komives/Wanger   List Price $36.00 $54.00 $25.00 $38.00   Publication Date February 2014 April 2013 March 2008 June 2009   Edition Second Third First First   Description of Books Based on The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership® this accompanying assessment lets students measure their leadership skills. Comprehensive undergraduate text for leadership development courses in all disciplines, emphasizing The Relational Leadership Model. Combines emotional intelligence and leadership into one model emphasizing that leadership is based on developing healthy and effective relationships. Focuses on the Social Change Model, in which leadership is a purposeful, collaborative, values-based process using multiple perspectives to enact positive social change.

About the Author:

Susan R. Komives is cofounder of the National Clearinghouse for Leadership Programs. She is the coauthor of Exploring Leadership: For College Students Who Want to Make a Difference, Second Edition.

Wendy Wagner is the former coordinator of the National Clearinghouse for Leadership Programs. She is the coeditor of the Handbook for Student Leadership Programs and has published on the Social Change Model.

The National Clearinghouse for Leadership Programs supports leadership development in college students through professional development for leadership educators.

About this edition

• Publisher: Jossey-Bass
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0470449497
• ISBN 13: 9780470449493
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 496