Review
"This book exposes readers to key concepts of leadership and provides activities that will encourage one to learn about leadership.... Excellent not only for student leaders and participants but for those serving as advisors to student organizations or other student services roles." (NASAP Journal
"Exploring Leadership is appropriate as a text for either graduate level or upper-class undergraduates. It is also worthwhile reading for advisors working to develop constructive dynamics within their organizations. Unlike most books on leadership, this one is designed specifically for college students in the university organizational setting making it an especially attractive tool for instructors." (Journal of College Student Development
"The Strength of the book lies in its thorough grounding in the leadership literature." (Community College Journal, May 2002)
Review
"The Strength of the book lies in its thorough grounding in the leadership literature." (Community College Journal, 5/02)
Review
"What sets this book apart is its firm grounding in ethics and its practical application for young adults interested in making a difference. The focused questions at the And of each chapter are outstanding for thoughtful discussion and reflection." —Alice Faron, program director, LeaderShape, Inc.
"My students have be en searching for a leadership book that they don't have to translate to their experiences. At last, here is a book that integrates cutting edge ideas of leadership with examples and stories from college students." —Kathleen E. Allen, vice president for student development, College of Saint Benedict
"As a long-time teacher of leadership courses, I know that my students will resonate with Exploring Leadership. The book presents a well-developed analysis of both the 'how' and the 'why' of leadership as a relational process, and also challenges student readers to think about how they might practice leadership throughout their lives." —Sara A. Boatman, vice president of student affairs, Nebraska Wesleyan University)
"We've been waiting for Exploring Leadership for a long time. This is a book that can be used with a broad spectrum of students involved in positional as well as relational leadership. Exploring Leadership has finally filled the gap that has been evident for years?a book that stimulates students to look seriously at themselves and at the complexities and opportunities of leadership." —Dennis C. Roberts, assistant vice president for student affairs, Miami University
Book Description
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My students have been searching for a leadership book that they don't have to translate to their experiences. At last, here is a book that integrates cutting edge ideas of leadership with examples and stories from college students.
Kathleen E. Allen, vice president for student development, College of Saint Benedict
Exploring Leadership fills a gap in the literature of leadership, providing a carefully-crafted student guide structured to the needs of leadership training courses for students. It helps students assess their own potential for leadership, gives them a concise grounding in major leadership concepts and theories, and takes them through a contemporary leadership approach that equips them for the challenges of providing leadership in groups, communities, and organizations.
From the Inside Flap
"My students have been searching for a leadership book that they don't have to translate to their experiences. At last, here is a book that integrates cutting edge ideas of leadership with examples and stories from college students." —Kathleen E. Allen, vice president for student development, College of Saint Benedict "As a long-time teacher of leadership courses, I know that my students will resonate with Exploring Leadership. The book presents a well-developed analysis of both the 'how' and the 'why' of leadership as a relational process and also challenges student readers to think about how they might practice leadership throughout their lives." —Sara A. Boatman, vice president for student affairs, Nebraska Wesleyan University "We've been waiting for Exploring Leadership for a long time. This is a book that can be used with a broad spectrum of students involved in positional as well as relational leadership. Exploring Leadership has finally filled the gap that has been evident for years?a book that stimulates students to look seriously at themselves and at the complexities and opportunities of leadership." —Dennis C. Roberts, assistant vice president for student affairs, Miami University "What sets this book apart is its firm grounding in ethics and its practical application for young adults interested in making a difference. The focused questions at the And of each chapter are outstanding for thoughtful discussion and reflection." —Alice Faron, program director, LeaderShape, Inc. Exploring Leadership provides a unique view of leadership as a participatory process, and helps students and young adults to develop their own potential for leadership in the organizations, groups, and communities of an increasingly diverse and complex world.
From the Back Cover
"My students have been searching for a leadership book that they dont have to translate to their experiences. At last, here is a book that integrates cutting edge ideas of leadership with examples and stories from college students." —Kathleen E. Allen, vice president for student development, College of Saint Benedict "As a long-time teacher of leadership courses, I know that my students will resonate with Exploring Leadership. The book presents a well-developed analysis of both the ‘how and the ‘why of leadership as a relational process and also challenges student readers to think about how they might practice leadership throughout their lives." —Sara A. Boatman, vice president for student affairs, Nebraska Wesleyan University "Weve been waiting for Exploring Leadership for a long time. This is a book that can be used with a broad spectrum of students involved in positional as well as relational leadership. Exploring Leadership has finally filled the gap that has been evident for years—a book that stimulates students to look seriously at themselves and at the complexities and opportunities of leadership." —Dennis C. Roberts, assistant vice president for student affairs, Miami University "What sets this book apart is its firm grounding in ethics and its practical application for young adults interested in making a difference. The focused questions at the end of each chapter are outstanding for thoughtful discussion and reflection." —Alice Faron, program director, LeaderShape, Inc. Exploring Leadership provides a unique view of leadership as a participatory process, and helps students and young adults to develop their own potential for leadership in the organizations, groups, and communities of an increasingly diverse and complex world.
About the Author
SUSAN R. KOMIVES is associate professor of Counseling and Personnel Services and faculty associate for the Division of Student Affairs at the University of Maryland.
NANCE LUCAS is associate director and director of academic affairs at the James MacGregor Burns Academy of Leadership at the University of Maryland.
TIMOTHY R. MCMAHON is assistant professor in the department of Counselor Education and College Student Personnel at Western Illinois University.
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