Examining Leadership With American Counseling Association Presidents: A Grounded Theory of Leadership Identity Development. (11th September 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Gibson, Donna M.; Dollarhide, Colette T.; Moss, Julie M.; Aras, Yahyahan; Mitchell, Thomas
• Is Part Of: Journal of counseling and development. Volume 96:Number 4(2018:Oct.)
• Page Start: 361
• Page End: 371
• Publication Date: 2018-09-11
• Subjects: leadership -- identity development -- American Counseling Association presidents -- mentoring; Vocational guidance -- Periodicals; Counseling -- Periodicals; Vocational education -- Periodicals; 361.0605
• DOI: 10.1002/jcad.12219
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0748-9633

Abstract

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.