It's Up To Us!: a brief guide to community leadership

by Colleen Callahan (Contribution by), Tom G O'Connell

Overview

It's Up To Us! is a book for people who are leaders, whether they call themselves that or not. It is for people who are already making a difference in their communities, or those just starting out. Topics include: Leadership-a participatory approach.The "community" in community leadership.Leadership contexts: from social service to electoral politics.Social power: what it is; how to get it.Social values: developing a moral compass.How to build an effective organization.The art of reflection: sustainable leadership for the long haul.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781984167927
Publisher:	CreateSpace Publishing
Publication date:	05/10/2018
Pages:	122
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.26(d)

About the Author

Tom O'Connell, has a PhD in Political Sociology from the Union Institute (Cincinnati, Ohio) and is a Professor Emeritus in Political Studies at Metropolitan State University (St. Paul, Minnesota) where he taught courses in politics, urban studies, community organizing, and leadership. O'Connell brings a lifetime of experience in community leadership as an active participant in citizen organizations working on issues from affordable housing to workers' rights; climate change to racial equality.