Exploring Leadership: For College Students Who Want to Make a Difference by Susa

Description: Exploring Leadership by Susan R. Komives, Nance Lucas, Timothy R. McMahon This third edition is a thoroughly revised and updated version of the bestselling text for undergraduate leadership courses. This book is designed for college students to help them understand that they are capable of being effective leaders and guide them in developing their leadership potential. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This third edition is a thoroughly revised and updated version of the bestselling text for undergraduate leadership courses. This book is designed for college students to help them understand that they are capable of being effective leaders and guide them in developing their leadership potential. The Relational Leadership Model (RLM) continues as the major focus in this edition, and the book includes stronger connections between the RLM dimensions and related concepts, as well as visual applications of the model. The third edition includes new student vignettes that demonstrate how the major concepts and theories can be applied. It also contains new material on social justice, conflict management, positive psychology, appreciative inquiry, emotional intelligence, and new self-assessment and reflection questionnaires. For those focused on the practice of leadership development, the third edition is part of a complete set that includes a Student Workbook, a Facilitation and Activity Guide for educators, and free downloadable instructional PowerPoint® slides. The Workbook is a student-focused companion to the book and the Facilitation and Activity Guide is designed for use by program leaders and educators. Back Cover Exploring Leadership Third Edition Exploring Leadership helps college students to understand that they are capable of being effective leaders and guides them in developing their leadership potential. In this thoroughly revised and updated third edition of the best-selling book, the authors have incorporated new insights and material developed in the course of their work in the field, continue to deeply explore the Relational Leadership Model (RLM), and have added new student vignettes, new material on social justice and conflict management, appreciative inquiry, and positive psychology with an emphasis on strengths. In addition to a new self-assessment and reflection questionnaires, each copy comes with an access code to take the Clifton StrengthsQuest, an online assessment used to identify ones top five strengths and get suggestions for achieving academic, career, and personal success. "This edition of Exploring Leadership will inspire students to engage in deeper self-exploration about why they lead and how they can make a positive difference through their leadership. The book provides a comprehensive treatment of leadership, complete with cutting-edge scholarship, applications, and reflections from students. I recommend it highly." -- Carol S. Pearson , president, Pacifica Graduate Institute, and author, The Hero Within and The Transforming Leader "There is a reason this book is in its third edition: It is a thoughtful and practical guide designed for college students who want to study leadership, perchance become leaders themselves. Most importantly, the authors offer critical advice to young, potential leaders for leading effectively in a rapidly changing world." -- Jean Lipman-Blumen , Thornton F. Bradshaw Professor of Public Policy and professor of organizational behavior, Graduate School of Management, Claremont Graduate University Flap Exploring Leadership Third Edition Exploring Leadership helps college students to understand that they are capable of being effective leaders and guides them in developing their leadership potential. In this thoroughly revised and updated third edition of the best-selling book, the authors have incorporated new insights and material developed in the course of their work in the field, continue to deeply explore the Relational Leadership Model (RLM), and have added new student vignettes, new material on social justice and conflict management, appreciative inquiry, and positive psychology with an emphasis on strengths. In addition to a new self-assessment and reflection questionnaires, each copy comes with an access code to take the Clifton StrengthsQuest, an online assessment used to identify ones top five strengths and get suggestions for achieving academic, career, and personal success. "This edition of Exploring Leadership will inspire students to engage in deeper self-exploration about why they lead and how they can make a positive difference through their leadership. The book provides a comprehensive treatment of leadership, complete with cutting-edge scholarship, applications, and reflections from students. I recommend it highly." -- Carol S. Pearson , president, Pacifica Graduate Institute, and author, The Hero Within and The Transforming Leader "There is a reason this book is in its third edition: It is a thoughtful and practical guide designed for college students who want to study leadership, perchance become leaders themselves. Most importantly, the authors offer critical advice to young, potential leaders for leading effectively in a rapidly changing world." -- Jean Lipman-Blumen , Thornton F. Bradshaw Professor of Public Policy and professor of organizational behavior, Graduate School of Management, Claremont Graduate University Author Biography Susan R. Komives is professor emerita and former director of the College Student Personnel Graduate Program at the University of Maryland, College Park. Nance Lucas is associate dean and associate professor at New Century College at George Mason University. Timothy R. McMahon is a faculty consultant in the Teaching Effectiveness Program at the University of Oregon. Table of Contents Preface vii Acknowledgments xv The Authors xix Part I: Leadership for a Changing World 1. An Introduction to Leadership 3 2. The Changing Nature of Leadership 41 3. The Relational Leadership Model 93 Part II: Exploring Your Potential for Leadership 4. Understanding Yourself 151 5. Understanding Others 187 6. Leading with Integrity 237 Part III: Context for the Practice of Leadership 7. Being in Communities 285 8. Interacting in Teams and Groups 309 9. Understanding and Renewing Complex Organizations 353 Part IV: Making a Difference with Leadership 10. Understanding Change 405 11. Strategies for Change 443 12. Thriving Together 497 References 525 Author Index 551 Subject Index 559 Review "Students have a chance to learn leadership theory in a personal, practical and interactive way as they experience this book. [Exploring Leadership] provides important background of strengths-based approaches and their application to school and work settings." —Connie Rath, vice chair and dean, The Gallup Organization "This edition of Exploring Leadership will inspire students to engage in deeper self-exploration about why they lead and how they can make a positive difference through their leadership. The book provides a comprehensive treatment of leadership, complete with cutting-edge scholarship, applications, and reflections from students. I recommend it highly." —Carol S. Pearson, president, Pacifica Graduate Institute, and author, The Hero Within and The Transforming Leader "There is a reason this book is in its third edition: It is a thoughtful and practical guide designed for college students who want to study leadership, perchance become leaders themselves. Most importantly, the authors offer critical advice to young, potential leaders for leading effectively in a rapidly changing world." —Jean Lipman-Blumen, Thornton F. Bradshaw Professor of Public Policy and professor of organizational behavior, Graduate School of Management, Claremont Graduate University Long Description Includes Clifton StrengthsQuest access code! Exploring Leadership Third Edition Exploring Leadership helps college students to understand that they are capable of being effective leaders and guides them in developing their leadership potential. In this thoroughly revised and updated third edition of the best-selling book, the authors have incorporated new insights and material developed in the course of their work in the field, continue to deeply explore the Relational Leadership Model (RLM), and have added new student vignettes, new material on social justice and conflict management, appreciative inquiry, and positive psychology with an emphasis on strengths. In addition to a new self-assessment and reflection questionnaires, each copy comes with an access code to take the Clifton StrengthsQuest, an online assessment used to identify ones top five strengths and get suggestions for achieving academic, career, and personal success. "This edition of Exploring Leadership will inspire students to engage in deeper self-exploration about why they lead and how they can make a positive difference through their leadership. The book provides a comprehensive treatment of leadership, complete with cutting-edge scholarship, applications, and reflections from students. I recommend it highly." Carol S. Pearson , president, Pacifica Graduate Institute, and author, The Hero Within and The Transforming Leader "There is a reason this book is in its third edition: It is a thoughtful and practical guide designed for college students who want to study leadership, perchance become leaders themselves. Most importantly, the authors offer critical advice to young, potential leaders for leading effectively in a rapidly changing world." Jean Lipman-Blumen , Thornton F. Bradshaw Professor of Public Policy and professor of organizational behavior, Graduate School of Management, Claremont Graduate University Review Text "Students have a chance to learn leadership theory in a personal, practical and interactive way as they experience this book. [Exploring Leadership] provides important background of strengths-based approaches and their application to school and work settings." ?Connie Rath, vice chair and dean, The Gallup Organization "This edition of Exploring Leadership will inspire students to engage in deeper self-exploration about why they lead and how they can make a positive difference through their leadership. The book provides a comprehensive treatment of leadership, complete with cutting-edge scholarship, applications, and reflections from students. I recommend it highly." ?Carol S. Pearson, president, Pacifica Graduate Institute, and author, The Hero Within and The Transforming Leader "There is a reason this book is in its third edition: It is a thoughtful and practical guide designed for college students who want to study leadership, perchance become leaders themselves. Most importantly, the authors offer critical advice to young, potential leaders for leading effectively in a rapidly changing world." ?Jean Lipman-Blumen, Thornton F. Bradshaw Professor of Public Policy and professor of organizational behavior, Graduate School of Management, Claremont Graduate University Review Quote "Students have a chance to learn leadership theory in a personal, practical and interactive way as they experience this book. [ Exploring Leadership ] provides important background of strengths-based approaches and their application to school and work settings." --Connie Rath, vice chair and dean, The Gallup Organization "This edition of Exploring Leadership will inspire students to engage in deeper self-exploration about why they lead and how they can make a positive difference through their leadership. The book provides a comprehensive treatment of leadership, complete with cutting-edge scholarship, applications, and reflections from students. I recommend it highly." --Carol S. Pearson, president, Pacifica Graduate Institute, and author, The Hero Within and The Transforming Leader "There is a reason this book is in its third edition: It is a thoughtful and practical guide designed for college students who want to study leadership, perchance become leaders themselves. Most importantly, the authors offer critical advice to young, potential leaders for leading effectively in a rapidly changing world." --Jean Lipman-Blumen, Thornton F. Bradshaw Professor of Public Policy and professor of organizational behavior, Graduate School of Management, Claremont Graduate University Details ISBN1118399471 Author Timothy R. McMahon Short Title EXPLORING LEADERSHIP 3/E Language English Edition 3rd ISBN-10 1118399471 ISBN-13 9781118399477 Media Book Format Paperback Residence US Birth 1946 Affiliation University of Maryland, College Park Univ. of Maryland, College Park U Year 2013 Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States DEWEY 378.198 Series CourseSmart Illustrations Yes Subtitle For College Students Who Want to Make a Difference UK Release Date 2013-05-17 AU Release Date 2013-04-15 NZ Release Date 2013-04-15 Pages 608 Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc Edition Description 3rd edition Publication Date 2013-05-17 Imprint Jossey-Bass Inc.,U.S. Replaces 9780787982133 Audience Professional & Vocational US Release Date 2013-05-17 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:51710992;

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