A brand new edition of the bestselling book that helps students and young people to develop critical leadership skills
The Student Leadership Challenge is based on four decades of research on what people are doing when at their personal-best as leaders. With an approach tailored specifically to young and emerging leaders, this guide introduces The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership operating system, incorporating stories of leadership development from real students, as well as reflective and critical thinking activities at the end of each chapter. Readers will have opportunities to engage in each of The Five Practices, building leadership skills that translate to real world applications.
This fourth edition has been updated with new stories about topics critical to today's youth, including climate change, social justice, mental health, and virtual learning. Included with the book is access to the online Student Leadership Practices Inventory, so readers can achieve insight into their current leadership skills.
- Learn The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership, and how they help you succeed while in school and in life
- Get inspired by stories of students around the world who exhibit exemplary leadership
- Practice critical leadership behaviors and engage in thought-provoking reflections
- Assess your own potential with the Student Leadership Practices Inventory
As a result of reading and interacting with The Student Leadership Challenge, readers will emerge with a concrete leadership framework and new skills that they can take with them, wherever the future leads.
A proven framework for helping students nurture their inner leaders
Anyone, no matter their age, title, or position, can become an exemplary leader. The Student Leadership Challenge teaches a proven evidence-based approach, brought to life by stories from young leaders around the world, to help you become the best leader you can be.
With this book you'll learn to:
- Find your authentic voice
- Set an example for others
- Search for opportunities
- Inspire a shared vision
- Collaborate with and strengthen others
- Celebrate and build community
With new content relevant to today's students, this Fourth Edition gives you the ability to create meaningful change, no matter where life takes you.
"The Student Leadership Challenge has superb resources for teaching leadership, based upon research and tailored for a student audience."
-LYNN PERRY WOOTEN, PhD, President, Simmons University
"The Student Leadership Challenge continues to provide guidance and support for leaders with all levels of experience."
-MATT BAKER, Vice President of Student Affairs, Northwest Missouri State University
"The Student Leadership Challenge is integral to all academic disciplines preparing students for careers."
-ADRIAN POPA, PhD, Department of Organizational Leadership, Gonzaga University
"The Student Leadership Challenge will show you how to build your leadership skills and fulfill your calling to contribute to the greater good."
-KRISTIN JANKE, PhD, Professor, University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy, and Director, Wulling Center for Innovation & Scholarship in Pharmacy Education
