Learning as a Way of Leading

This book offers a systematic look at the connections between learning and leading and the use of learning to inspire and organize for change. It explores two interrelated dimensions of learning leadership: the ways leaders themselves learn about leadership practice, and the way leaders foster the learning of those they work with. The book focuses on a number of important leadership activities and adopts a case study approach to illuminate how leaders themselves learn, how they impart knowledge to others, and how they support others in becoming more effective and enduring learners.

Preface ix The Authors xxi 1 The Essence of Learning Leadership 1 2 Learning to Be Open to the Contributions of Others 21 3 Learning Critical Reflection 41 4 Learning to Support the Growth of Others 61 5 Learning Collective Leadership 83 6 Learning to Analyze Experience 105 7 Learning to Question 127 8 Learning Democracy 149 9 Learning to Sustain Hope in the Face of Struggle 171 10 Learning to Create Community 191 11 Appraising and Modeling Learning Leadership 213 References 235 Index 243