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

by Komives, Susan R.; Wagner, Wendy

• ISBN13: 9780470449493
• ISBN10: 0470449497
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-06-09
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass

Summary

This book offers an approachable student textbook that engages the reader in understanding the nature of social change and the dimensions of leadership that help one become an effective change agent. The text includes case studies, reflection questions, and learning activities to help facilitate engagement with the Social Change Model of Leadership Development that is at the core of the book. Written and edited by some of the country's most recognized and active scholars and educators in student leadership, the book has been field-tested by leadership faculty.

Author Biography

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.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. xi
About the Authors and Editors	p. xxvi
Social Change and the Social Change Model of Leadership Development	p. 2
What Is Social Change?	p. 7
An Overview of the Social Change Model of Leadership Development	p. 43
Applying the Social Change Model: A Case Study Approach	p. 79
Change	p. 101
Societal/Community Values	p. 144
Citizenship	p. 149
Group Values	p. 190
Collaboration	p. 195
Common Purpose	p. 237
Controversy with Civility	p. 263
Individual Values	p. 294
Consciousness of Self	p. 299
Congruence	p. 335
Commitment	p. 365
Change Agents	p. 392
Becoming a Change Agent	p. 397
Epilogue	p. 445
Further Readings	p. 447
Index	p. 452
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