This anthology explores theories and pedagogical practices that seek to graduate global leaders who are culturally astute, intellectually alert, technologically creative and innovative, and ethically sound. In Part I, the contributors examine the tasks of helping students develop a voice, an identity, and a sense of mission in their writing. Part II explores the teaching of literacies in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM); literacies necessary for creating competitive visionary leaders in the marketplace. Part III showcases methods of instruction that teachers draw from histories, literature, social sciences, and American cultures in particular and global cultures in general. In Part IV, the contributors offer teaching strategies not only in critical-thinking skills, but also in imaginative, creative-thinking skills to prepare visionary leaders to create solutions and products to meet the needs of the world’s population and marketplaces.

No doubt Paul was the most dynamic figure in the early church, planting the faith across Europe and Asia. Now a New Testament scholar and an expert on organizational theory explore the apostle's methods for inspiring a fragile network of hesitant followers---and offer principles of transformational leadership for modern managers. Includes questions for reflection and discussion. 208 pages, softcover from Hendrickson.

The step-by-step guide to defining your vision—and making it reality As a leader, it’s your job to look beyond the present and envision a brighter future for your school. Choosing the right path, however, can be a challenge. This inspirational resource is your guide. By following its one-of-a-kind iterative visioning process, you’ll sharpen your vision into a road map for transformative change—tailored to the needs of your learning community. Features include: Key strategies and tools for building a shared vision Practical implementation ideas Case studies from exemplary schools Common trends at the heart of impactful, positive change Thought-provoking vignettes Turn vision into reality, possibilities into plans, and create an environment that strengthens engagement, provides safe and nurturing learning opportunities, and produces students with the skills, knowledge, and disposition to be successful in life.

This book offers college professors and college students, as well as the general reader, a variety of ideas for developing techniques for creative and critical thinking and strategic writing and reading skills. Additionally, some of the contributions here present strategies to help students cultivate effective interpersonal skills, and foster a greater understanding of cultural diversity and skills for collaboration in a culturally inclusive workplace. Along with this, the book also utilizes technology in innovative ways across the curriculum. In teaching language courses, literature courses, psychology courses, or education courses, each contributor cultivates, through teaching and mentoring, the transformation of a student into a 21st century leader.

Discover the Path to Transformational Leadership and Accelerate Your Journey to Success In an era where the pace of change is relentless and the demands on leaders are more challenging than ever, The Visionary Leader: Strategies for Inspiring Success emerges as a beacon of light for current and aspiring leaders. This groundbreaking book offers a comprehensive roadmap to transforming your leadership approach and catapulting your team or organization to new heights. At the heart of visionary leadership lies the power of a compelling vision. In Chapter 2, you'll delve deep into understanding the essence of vision in leadership. Uncover the secrets to cultivating your personal vision and learn how to align it with your organization's goals for maximum impact. With a blend of theory and practical advice, this section lays the foundation of becoming a leader who inspires and drives progress. Mastering emotional intelligence is non-negotiable for effective leadership. Chapter 3 equips you with the essential components of emotional intelligence--self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills. Discover how these elements intertwine to elevate your leadership capabilities and how applying them can transform your leadership style. Innovation doesn't occur in a vacuum. Chapter 6 unveils strategies for fostering an innovation-driven culture, encouraging calculated risk-taking, and leveraging the diversity of thought for creative problem solving. This pivotal section offers insights into nurturing an environment where creativity flourishes and groundbreaking solutions emerge. The Visionary Leader doesn't just prepare you for today's challenges but also positions you ahead of tomorrow's leadership curves. From developing a commanding executive presence in Chapter 10 to navigating the complexities of global leadership in Chapter 12, the insights and strategies provided will distinguish you as a leader capable of inspiring success and leading transformative change. The Visionary Leader: Strategies for Inspiring Success is more than a book; it's a journey toward becoming the leader the future demands. Packed with real-world examples, actionable strategies, and tools and resources in the appendix, it's designed to be your companion as you unlock your potential and inspire those around you to achieve greatness. Start your journey today, and embrace the future of leadership with confidence and prowess.

Warren Bennis writes,the bookfills me with equal amounts ofadmiration and envy. For the first time ever, Nanus defines for uswhat 'the vision thing' is all about. Successful leaders know that nothing drives an organization like anattractive, worthwhile, achievable vision for the future.Leadership expert and best-selling author Burt Nanus finally showswhy vision is the key to leadership and demonstrates how any leadercan use a logical, step-by-step process to create and implement apowerful new sense of direction in his or her organization. Designed for individual leaders to develop their own visionstatement, this book guides readers through the mechanics offorming a vision, guidelines for developing the scope of thevision, and processes for implementing that vision. Visionary Leadership is an indispensable guide for leaders at alllevels, from top executives to heads of divisions and departments,from large corporations to small businesses, from manufacturing andservice organizations to government and nonprofit institutions.

The book that reveals how today’s most successful leaders turn vision into reality—featuring profiles of Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, Steve Jobs, Reed Hastings, Mike Lawrie, and more. Consensus. Negotiation. Compromise. A democratic approach to leadership drives most organizations today. Consensus based decision making may be popular, but it is far from the best approach in business. It’s also rarely the right approach for C-level executives—especially now that digital technology is driving real business disruption. Simply put, consensus is an innovation killer. The most successful, disruptive companies are propelled forward by mandate driven leaders. These leaders are inspired by a compelling belief, idea, strategy or tactic. Through their willpower, organizations are thrust into the future. The mandate driven leadership model is the hallmark of visionaries who have changed entire industries and sustained consistent innovation in their own companies. The Power of Mandate reveals what it takes to be an effective leader in today’s disruptive business environment. You’ll learn how the most audacious visionaries managed turn their visions into reality. This timely book will help you: • Discover your inner visionary• Avoid the pitfalls of consensus leadership• Create a mandate driven culture• Develop leadership skills in others, and moreProfiles of the most successful mandate driven leaders—including Amazon’s Jeff Bezos, Apple’s Steve Jobs, Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg, Netflix’s Reed Hastings, Airbnb’s Brian Chesky, DXC Technology’s Mike Lawrie, and Microsoft’s Bill Gates—provide invaluable leadership lessons you can begin applying today.