The power of music to create a coherent group is amazing. Music can be used to help focus attention, encourage group unity, involve everyone, and allow creative self-expression. Discusses different song styles, simple rhythm instruments, and song writing. Song-leading tips include song choice, teaching techniques, motions, song sheets, and three…

Findings from three studies show that effective leaders have greater behavioral complexity and fill multiple roles better than ineffective leaders; listening skills are key to effective leadership; there are no gender differences in emerged leadership; and although task-relevant communication is important to leadership, other research indicates…

A survey of 67 professionals who design and implement leadership programs identified who they considered to be ideal partners. Results indicate that institutions of higher education should work with community-based organizations to plan and deliver these programs. (Contains 13 references.) (JOW)

Agricultural leadership program graduates from 1982-2001 (n=290) and eight were interviewed. Survey results showed self-reported changes in knowledge and behavior. However, although they were aware of the importance of rural community development, they were not serving as community leaders nor actively improving their communities. (Contains 25…

Describes the characteristics of effective leadership and leaders, observing that good leadership entails the judicious balancing of stability and change, the incorporation of diverse opinions including those of subordinate as well as dominant individuals and groups, and the ability to learn from school discord and failure. Asserts that good…

A comprehensive list of programs regularly offering training, and experience to those interested in playing leadership roles in colleges and universities is provided. ACE Fellows Program, ACE National Identification Program, Continuing Higher Education Leadership Project, Educational Leadership Program, Education Policy Fellowship Program, etc.,…

Discusses the personal characteristics and leadership techniques that empowered Arthur Flemming to effectively assume the roles of Chairman of the United States Civil Rights Commission and United States Commissioner on Aging. Comments and insights are provided on the leadership and style of Mr. Flemming. (Author/BH)

Examines Native American "prophet religions" of the past century in terms of the similarities between prophets and traditional shamans. Discusses the "death vision" common to religious prophets and the prophet's function as a healing shaman to his entire culture. Contains 21 references. (SV)

Recently collected data from a survey of the attitudes of 1,843 elite members of both traditional and new institutions towards abortion indicate that, barring a major religious revival, a relatively permissive abortion policy will probably continue whether or not the Supreme Court curtails or overturns Roe vs. Wade. (FMW)

The development of Black leadership in community education is critical in order to address the problems of Black communities. The key to solving those problems is economic development, and the community education model of self-determination should be applied toward that end. (SK)

A model for training leaders in Hispanic communities must take into account the cultural context: the extended family, patriarchal family structures, history and cultural mores. Although leaders need conceptual, technical, and human relations skills, emphasis on the conceptual area in terms of these cultural factors is most important. (SK)

An eight-step plan to help new school executives identify the powerful people, groups, and issues in their communities. (MLF)

The Shaker Heights (Ohio) Citizens' Committee (SHCC) has been actively participating in school board member selections since 1931. The SHCC seeks out possible board members and after a process of interviews, selects a candidate to endorse and back financially. The SHCC seeks out an ethnic and gender balance on the school board. (KDP)

Part of a worldwide movement, Healthy Cities Indiana is a community development approach to health promotion that involves a public-private partnership and citizen participation in examining community health problems. Development of community leaders is an essential part. (SK)

Profiles the life and career of James L. Hymes, Jr., the child development and parent education specialist, teacher and parent educator, and child and parent advocate. Emphasizes Hymes' publications and television work. (LB)