Examining Leadership With American Counseling Association Presidents: A Grounded Theory of Leadership Identity Development |
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| Authors: | Donna M. Gibson Colette T. Dollarhide Julie M. Moss Yahyahan Aras Thomas Mitchell |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Department of Counseling and Special EducationVirginia Commonwealth University;2. Department of Educational StudiesOhio State University;3. Brennan Elementary School, Columbia, South Carolina |
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| Abstract: | In a grounded theory study, the authors examined the leadership identity development of 12 past presidents of the American Counseling Association. Using individual interviews, the authors identified 3 interactional themes that form a theoretical framework for leadership identity development: (a) influence, motivation, and support to lead; (b) leadership skills; and (c) reinforcing experiences. Implications for counselors and counselor educators are offered. |
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| Keywords: | leadership identity development American Counseling Association presidents mentoring |
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