Leadership for a Better World

The essential guide to the theory and application of the Social Change Model Leadership for a Better World provides an approachable introduction to the Social Change Model of Leadership Development (SCM), giving students a real-world context through which to explore the seven C's of leadership for social change as well as a approaches to socially responsible leadership. From individual, group, and community values through the mechanisms of societal change itself, this book provides fundamental coverage of this increasingly vital topic. Action items, reflection, and discussion questions throughout encourage students to think about how these concepts apply in their own lives. The Facilitator's Guide includes a wealth of activities, assignments, discussions, and supplementary resources to enrich the learning experience whether in class or in the co-curriculum. This new second edition includes student self-assessment rubrics for each element of the model and new discussion on the critical roles of leadership self-efficacy, social perspective, and social justice perspectives. Content is enriched with research on how this approach to leadership is developed, and two new chapters situate the model in a broader understanding of leadership and in applications of the model. The Social Change Model is the most widely-used leadership model for college students, and has shaped college leadership curricula at schools throughout the U.S. and other countries including a translation in Chinese and Japanese. This book provides a comprehensive exploration of the model, with a practical, relevant approach to real-world issues. Explore the many facets of social change and leadership Navigate group dynamics surrounding controversy, collaboration, and purpose Discover the meaning of citizenship and your commitment to the greater good Become an agent of change through one of the many routes to a common goal The SCM is backed by 15 years of research, and continues to be informed by ongoing investigation into the interventions and environments that create positive leadership development outcomes. Leadership for a Better World provides a thorough, well-rounded tour of the Social Change Model, with guidance on application to real-world issues. Please note that The Social Change Model: Facilitating Leadership Development (978-1-119-24243-7) is intended to be used as a Facilitator's Guide to Leadership for a Better World, 2nd Edition in seminars, workshops, and college classrooms. You'll find that, while each book can be used on its own, the content in both is also designed for use together. A link to the home page of The Social Change Model can be found below under Related Titles.

Preface xiii Acknowledgments xxi About the National Clearinghouse for Leadership Programs xxiii About the Authors and Editors xxv PART 1 UNDERSTANDING THE SOCIAL CHANGE MODEL OF LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT 1 1. Transitions and Transformations in Leadership 5 Dennis C. Roberts 2. An Overview of the Social Change Model of Leadership Development 17 Kristan Cilente Skendall PART 2 INDIVIDUAL VALUES 41 3. Consciousness of Self 43 Sherry Early and Justin Fincher 4. Congruence 66 Tricia R. Shalka 5. Commitment 87 Ashlee M. Kerkoff and Daniel Ostick PART 3 GROUP VALUES 105 6. Collaboration 109 Jordan England 7. Common Purpose 127 Marybeth Drechsler Sharp and Alex Teh 8. Controversy With Civility 149 Cecilio Alvarez PART 4 SOCIETY/COMMUNITY VALUES 171 9. Citizenship 175 Jennifer Bonnet PART 5 ON CHANGE 197 10. Change 201 Wendy Wagner 11. Examining Social Change 233 Wendy Wagner 12. Applying the Social Change Model 261 Marguerite Bonous-Hammarth Epilogue 275 Susan R. Komives and Wendy Wagner Additional Resources 277 Index 283