MSW-6106 v1

Kouzes, J. M., & Posner, B. Z. (2023). The leadership challenge: How to make extraordinary things happen in organizations. John Wiley & Sons.https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&AuthType=sso&db=nlebk&AN=3518092&site=ehost-live&custid=natuniv&ebv=EB&ppid=pp_C1

Read chapter 1.
Kouzes and Posner's work on leadership is foundational for understanding the behaviors and practices that make great leaders. This resource is valuable for its focus on evidence-based leadership practices that can be applied in both social work and broader organizational contexts.

Kouzes, J. M., & Posner, B. Z. (2023). The leadership challenge workbook. John Wiley & Sons. https://go.oreilly.com/nationaluniversity/https://learning.oreilly.com/library/view/the-leadership-challenge/9781394152223/?sso_link=yes&sso_link_from=nationaluniversity

Read chapter 2.
For students in a leadership class, this resource is especially helpful for reflecting on their leadership style and developing actionable strategies for improvement.

Kelly, R. J., & Hearld, L. R. (2020). Burnout and leadership style in behavioral health care: A literature review. The Journal of Behavioral Health Services & Research, 47(4),581-600. https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&AuthType=sso&db=mdc&AN=32189184&site=eds-live&scope=site&custid=natuniv

This literature review explores the relationship between leadership styles and burnout in behavioral health settings, providing critical insights into how leadership can either contribute to or alleviate burnout among staff. For students studying leadership in social work, this article highlights the importance of adopting leadership approaches that promote staff well-being, particularly in high-stress environments like social work and behavioral health care.

Peters, S. C. (2017). Social work leadership: An analysis of historical and contemporary challenges. Human Service Organizations: Management, Leadership & Governance, 41(4), 336–345. https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&AuthType=sso&db=sih&AN=125435897&site=eds-live&scope=site&custid=natuniv

This resource is valuable for students because it contextualizes leadership in the unique framework of social work, addressing how leadership has evolved in response to societal and organizational changes. It also encourages students to critically assess how contemporary leadership strategies can be used to address systemic issues and advance the profession's core values.