Leadership
for Active Creative Engaged Communities
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If communities are going to be able to leverage their assets, tackle complex issues, and support the change needed for an uncertain future and comprehensive community transformation, a new and different kind of leadership is required. This book provides the practical how-to for making it a reality. Presented as six competencies for community leadership, each is expanded with indicators and stories illustrating what can be done to ensure active, creative, engaged communities.
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About the Book
If communities are to tackle complex issues and support the transformational change needed for an uncertain future, a new and different kind of leadership is required. This book provides the practical how-to for making it a reality. Presented as six competencies for community leadership, each is expanded with indicators and stories illustrating what can be done to ensure active, creative, engaged communities. A must-read for anyone who cares and wants to make a difference in their community.
About the Author
Brenda Herchmer is the owner of Grassroots Enterprises, a company specializing in community building. She has worked for Alberta Recreation and Parks Association, taught at Niagara College, managed the Niagara Centre for Community Leadership, and worked in municipal recreation. Brenda is an avid blogger, writes a weekly newspaper column, and has written three books. She has been acknowledged as a YWCA Woman of Distinction and as winner of the Toastmasters Communication and Leadership Award. Brenda and her husband Vince raised their blended family of three active sons in Ontario but are now enjoying their adventures in Edmonton as official empty nesters.