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<p>Acknowledgments ix</p> <p>About the Authors xi</p> <p>Introduction xiii</p> <p><b>Chapter 1 An Introduction to Leadership 1</b></p> <p>Activity 1 Leadership Paradigm Continuum 3</p> <p>Activity 2 Leaders and Leadership Behaviors 4</p> <p>Activity 3 Reflecting on Leadership 5</p> <p>Activity 4 Five Follower Competencies 6</p> <p><b>Chapter 2 The Changing Nature of Leadership 10</b></p> <p>Activity 1 Myths About Leadership 12</p> <p>Activity 2 Leadership Metaphors 14</p> <p>Activity 3 Generations of Leadership Theories 15</p> <p><b>Chapter 3 The Relational Leadership Model 18</b></p> <p>Activity 1 Reflecting on Leadership 20</p> <p>Activity 2 Develop a Vision Based on Values 23</p> <p>Activity 3 Connecting Ethics to Leadership 24</p> <p>Activity 4 Concept Map for Ethics and Leadership 26</p> <p>Activity 5 Personal Reflection on Ethics 28</p> <p>Activity 6 Bases of Power 29</p> <p><b>Chapter 4 Understanding Yourself 32</b></p> <p>Activity 1 Understanding Your Talents 34</p> <p>Activity 2 Talents in Action 38</p> <p>Activity 3 What about Weaknesses? 39</p> <p>Activity 4 Values in Action (VIA) Exploration 41</p> <p>Activity 5 Personal Vision Statement 42</p> <p>Activity 6 Leading Change Skills Self-Assessment 43</p> <p><b>Chapter 5 Understanding Others 48</b></p> <p>Activity 1 Understanding the Complexity of Identity 50</p> <p>Activity 2 Gender Influences on Leadership 52</p> <p>Activity 3 Cultural Influences on Leadership 54</p> <p>Activity 4 Case Studies of Unassertive, Assertive, and Aggressive Communication 55</p> <p><b>Chapter 6 Leading with Integrity 60</b></p> <p>Activity 1 Values Continuum 62</p> <p>Activity 2 Ethical Assumptions about Leadership 64</p> <p>Activity 3 Ethical Decision Making 67</p> <p>Activity 4 Organizational Ethical Audit 69</p> <p><b>Chapter 7 Being in Communities 71</b></p> <p>Activity 1 Privilege ‘‘Walk’’ 73</p> <p>Activity 2 Effective Communities 76</p> <p><b>Chapter 8 Interacting in Teams and Groups 78</b></p> <p>Activity 1 Tuckman’s Touch Points 80</p> <p>Activity 2 Adjourning and the Role of the Leader 81</p> <p>Activity 3 Experience with Group Norms 83</p> <p>Activity 4 Hieroglyphics 84</p> <p>Activity 5 Drawing Conflict 85</p> <p>Activity 6 Behavior-Feelings-Reason 86</p> <p>Activity 7 Group Decision-Making Approaches 88</p> <p>Activity 8 Roles in Teams and Groups 91</p> <p>Activity 9 Team Action Toolkit 95</p> <p><b>Chapter 9 Understanding Complex Organizations 99</b></p> <p>Activity 1 Flipping the Pyramid 101</p> <p>Activity 2 Organizational Analysis 102</p> <p>Activity 3 Campus Culture Survey 103</p> <p>Activity 4 Enhancing Organizational Learning 104</p> <p>Activity 5 The Five Whys 107</p> <p><b>Chapter 10 Understanding Change 109</b></p> <p>Activity 1 Personal Change Inventory 111</p> <p>Activity 2 Change Quotations 112</p> <p>Activity 3 Stages of Change and the Relational Leadership Model 113</p> <p><b>Chapter 11 Strategies for Change 115</b></p> <p>Activity 1 Social Change Model of Leadership 117</p> <p>Activity 2 Social Justice Advocacy 123</p> <p>Activity 3 Narrowing Your Passions and Building Coalitions 124</p> <p>Activity 4 Headlines 125</p> <p>Activity 5 Words Create Worlds 126</p> <p>Activity 6 The Power of Stories 127</p> <p><b>Chapter 12 Thriving Together 130</b></p> <p>Activity 1 Well-Being Worksheet 132</p> <p>Activity 2 Reflect on Renewal and Balance 133</p> <p>Activity 3 Savoring the Good 134</p> <p>Activity 4 Creating a Spiritual Development Plan 135</p> <p>Final Thoughts 137</p>

<P>THE AUTHORS <p><b>Wendy Wagner</b> is the former coordinator of the National Clearinghouse for Leadership Programs. She is the coauthor of the <i>Handbook for Student Leadership Development, Second Edition</i> and <i>Leadership for a Better World,</i> both published by Jossey-Bass. <p><b>Daniel T. Ostick</b> is the coordinator for leadership curriculum development and academic partnerships for the Adele H. Stamp Student Union – Center for Campus Life at the University of Maryland. He is a chapter author in the <i>Handbook for Student Leadership Development, Second Edition</i> and a contributor to <i>Leadership for a Better World.</i>

<p>Exploring Leadership For College Students Who Want to Make a Difference, <b>Student Workbook</b> <p>This companion to the third edition of <i>Exploring Leadership</i> is designed to help you deepen your understanding of leadership and develop your leadership potential. The workbook includes tools to enhance your exploration of the Relational Leadership Model, and exercises to guide your learning. You will discover how to lead with integrity and interact productively with teams and groups, develop a clear understanding of complex organizations, and cultivate strategies for dealing with change. In addition, the workbook includes provocative discussion questions, journal prompts, and space for reflective writing.</i> <p><b>Praise for <i>Exploring Leadership: Student Workbook</i></b> <p>“I would say that this is a must for all student leaders... the perfect companion to <i>Exploring Leadership,</i> complete with engaging activities and thoughtful prompts.”<BR>— <b>Vernon A. Wall,</b> director of business development, LeaderShape, Inc. <p>“Just what the field of leadership education is craving! This workbook is filled with resources to situate the content in such a way that students will have the greatest opportunity to advance their understanding of the study and practice of leadership.”<BR>— <b>Craig Slack,</b> assistant director, Adele H. Stamp Student Union – Center for Campus Life, University of Maryland; director, National Clearinghouse for Leadership Programs <p>“This workbook reflects the collective expertise of the very best leadership educators from across the country. Whether used as a classroom supplement or as a facilitation tool in experiential cocurricular programs, the <i>Student Workbook</i> is a must-have and provides critical tools for personal development and leadership learning.”<BR> —<b>T.W. Cauthen III,</b> assistant dean of students, The University of Georgia

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