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A Phenomenological Study Of Women Leaders In Adventist Higher Education Institutions, Nadine Anna Joseph
A Phenomenological Study Of Women Leaders In Adventist Higher Education Institutions, Nadine Anna Joseph
Human Subject Research Archive
Using purposive sampling techniques, this phenomenological study examined the lived experiences of 6 women who served as presidents of Adventist Higher Education Institutions, to uncover how they were able to become one of the few women presidents. Data was collected through interviews, observations/shadowing, field notes/researcher’s journal, the Leadership Practice Inventory–Self by Kouzes and Posner (1995), demographic survey sheet, and curriculum vitae. The findings revealed that the participants had positive experiences with parents, teachers, role models, and male mentors who influenced their leadership development. Interestingly, they did not struggle to earn the positions as presidents but rather felt led by God …
Conceptual Frameworks And Research Models On Resilience In Leadership, Janet Ledesma
Conceptual Frameworks And Research Models On Resilience In Leadership, Janet Ledesma
Faculty Publications
The purpose of this article was to discuss conceptual frameworks and research models on resilience theory. The constructs of resilience, the history of resilience theory, models of resilience, variables of resilience, career resilience, and organizational resilience will be examined and discussed as they relate to leadership development. The literature demonstrates that there is a direct relationship between the stress of the leader’s job and his or her ability to maintain resilience in the face of prolonged contact with adversity. This article discusses resilience theory as it relates to leadership development. The concept associated with resilience, which includes thriving and hardiness, …