Exploring Leadership: For College Students by Susan R. Komives

Exploring Leadership: For College Students

Author: Susan R. Komives, Nance Lucas, and Timothy R. McMahon

"Exploring Leadership: For College Students" is a comprehensive guide designed to help students develop leadership skills and understand their personal leadership potential. Written by Susan R. Komives, Nance Lucas, and Timothy R. McMahon, this book explores leadership in the context of higher education and student development, aiming to provide practical tools and theoretical foundations that are accessible to young leaders.

The book introduces the Social Change Model of Leadership Development, a framework that encourages students to engage in leadership for positive social change. The 4th edition includes new content on diversity, inclusion, authentic leadership, and civic engagement, making it an essential resource for students who aspire to be ethical and effective leaders on campus and beyond.

🔑 Key Features & Topics:

✅ The Social Change Model of Leadership Development – Focuses on leadership as a process of collaboration, values-based decision-making, and community engagement.
✅ Personal Leadership Development – Emphasizes self-awareness and emotional intelligence to enhance leadership potential.
✅ Leadership Styles and Approaches – Analyzes different leadership models, including transformational, servant, and authentic leadership.
✅ Practical Exercises – Provides activities and reflection prompts to help students apply leadership principles in their lives.
✅ Diversity and Inclusion – Explores how leadership can foster an inclusive, respectful, and collaborative environment for all students.
✅ Civic Engagement – Encourages students to use their leadership skills to promote social change and contribute to their communities.

📚 Suitable For:

• College Students and Undergraduate Leaders

• Aspiring Student Leaders and Club/Organization Presidents

• Students in Student Affairs or Leadership Development Programs

• College Faculty and Advisors looking for resources to support leadership development

• Leadership Coaches working with young leaders

📌 Topics Covered:

• The Social Change Model of Leadership

• Personal and Group Leadership Development

• Diversity and Leadership

• Ethical Leadership Practices

• Leadership Styles (Transformational, Servant, etc.)

• Leadership in Action: Practical Exercises

• Understanding and Developing Leadership Competencies

• Leading Change in College and Beyond

• Self-Leadership and Emotional Intelligence

• Building Collaborative Communities

• Civic Engagement and Social Responsibility

• Authentic Leadership