The Leadership Self-Identity of Women College Presidents

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Main Author:	Hertneky, Robbie Palmer
Language:	English
Published:	Antioch University / OhioLINK 2008
Subjects:	Higher Education Womens Studies leadership self identity college presidents higher education women human females narrative
Online Access:	http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=antioch1229633499

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spelling	ndltd-OhioLink-oai-etd.ohiolink.edu-antioch12296334992021-08-03T05:27:07Z The Leadership Self-Identity of Women College Presidents Hertneky, Robbie Palmer Higher Education Womens Studies leadership self identity college presidents higher education women human females narrative The purpose of this research study was to explore the concept of leadership self-identity in a particular population of formal leaders—women college presidents. Using narrative inquiry, the research examined the following: how these women describe and define themselves as leaders, what personal attributes they believe allow them to be leaders, their past and future career intentions, how their relationships with others influence their leadership self-identity, and the stories they tell about themselves and leadership. Participants were asked questions designed to reflect their core identity and personal narrative, and to describe their career and relationships. Common themes that emerge include: how they work with others, themselves as leaders, professional intentions and planning, presidential longevity, mentors and mentoring, their networks of support and the importance of communication and language. A clear picture of the leadership self-identity of this group of women college presidents emerges from the study and their understanding of themselves as leaders reveals the complexity of leadership. Leadership self-identity develops as a holistic concept that integrates five critical components: authenticity, leading through relationships, composing a life, balance, and learning. Only the self-understanding inherent in character and authenticity can enable a potential leader to integrate the components of leadership self-identity. As such, it presents significant implications for how leaders are identified, selected, educated, and trained. The electronic version of this dissertation is at OhioLink ETD Center, www.ohiolink.edu/etd. 2008-12-18 English text Antioch University / OhioLINK http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=antioch1229633499 http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=antioch1229633499 unrestricted This thesis or dissertation is protected by copyright: all rights reserved. It may not be copied or redistributed beyond the terms of applicable copyright laws.
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