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 TeachingEffectiveness Program at the University of Oregon.

"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

• Preface viiAcknowledgments xvThe Authors xixPart I: Leadership for a Changing World1. An Introduction to Leadership 32. The Changing Nature of Leadership 413. The Relational Leadership Model 93Part II: Exploring Your Potential for Leadership4. Understanding Yourself 1515. Understanding Others 1876. Leading with Integrity 237Part III: Context for the Practice of Leadership7. Being in Communities 2858. Interacting in Teams and Groups 3099. Understanding and Renewing Complex Organizations 353Part IV: Making a Difference with Leadership10. Understanding Change 40511. Strategies for Change 44312. Thriving Together 497References 525Author Index 551Subject Index 559

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 TeachingEffectiveness Program at the University of Oregon.

"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

• Preface viiAcknowledgments xvThe Authors xixPart I: Leadership for a Changing World1. An Introduction to Leadership 32. The Changing Nature of Leadership 413. The Relational Leadership Model 93Part II: Exploring Your Potential for Leadership4. Understanding Yourself 1515. Understanding Others 1876. Leading with Integrity 237Part III: Context for the Practice of Leadership7. Being in Communities 2858. Interacting in Teams and Groups 3099. Understanding and Renewing Complex Organizations 353Part IV: Making a Difference with Leadership10. Understanding Change 40511. Strategies for Change 44312. Thriving Together 497References 525Author Index 551Subject Index 559