{"title":"Practice Opportunities in Peace Leadership Education","authors":"Trisha Gott","doi":"10.1002/jls.21907","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/jls.21907","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The complexities in leadership challenges have evolved as have human conceptions of leadership. Advancing from a deepened understanding of human systems, leadership work pushes beyond a leader-centric model and to a new horizon that disrupts the leader–follower-dyad to focus on practice. A practice orientation—fully adopted by educators—can impact leadership work on peace, a pervasive, ongoing human challenge. Educators may lean on pedagogy from the scholarship of teaching and learning to pull from established practices for learning. Peace Leadership and Leadership-As-Practice (L-A-P) direct leadership educators toward practice work, offering practice as an approach to leadership work in the classroom.</p>","PeriodicalId":45503,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Leadership Studies","volume":"18 3","pages":"69-75"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143249540","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Mutuality of Adaptive Leadership and Integral Peace Leadership","authors":"Tara Widner, Rod Smith","doi":"10.1002/jls.21906","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/jls.21906","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Peace leadership is an adaptive challenge, thus the authors demonstrate the mutuality that exists between Peace Leadership and Adaptive Leadership. The authors also argue that peace leaders would be more effective in mobilizing groups by utilizing both theories, and also demonstrate how it can be done in practice.</p>","PeriodicalId":45503,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Leadership Studies","volume":"18 3","pages":"76-82"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2024-12-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143252960","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Symposium on leadership competencies for peace leadership: An overview and invitation","authors":"Whitney McIntyre Miller","doi":"10.1002/jls.21913","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/jls.21913","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":45503,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Leadership Studies","volume":"18 3","pages":"48-53"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2024-12-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143252959","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Systems Thinking as a Critical Competency for Peace Leadership","authors":"Kate Sheridan, Rian Satterwhite","doi":"10.1002/jls.21911","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/jls.21911","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Systems thinking is an essential leadership capacity, particularly in complex contexts like peacebuilding, which involves interdependent and evolving systems of communities, cultures, and political structures. This article explores the intersection of systems thinking with the Integral Peace Leadership Model (IPLM), examining how systems thinking can enhance peace leadership. Systems thinking, which focuses on the interrelationships and patterns within systems, provides a valuable framework for identifying leverage points and addressing complex, wicked problems in peacebuilding. By examining the four key domains of IPLM—Innerwork, Knowledge, Community, and Environment—the article demonstrates how systems thinking skills, including mindset, content, structure, and behavior, can deepen leaders’ understanding of peace processes and foster more effective, collective approaches to peacebuilding. The integration of systems thinking into peace leadership promotes a shift from command-and-control models to collaborative, community-driven strategies that reflect the dynamic, multifaceted nature of peace efforts.</p>","PeriodicalId":45503,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Leadership Studies","volume":"18 3","pages":"105-111"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2024-12-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143252825","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Social Network Competence for Peace Leadership","authors":"Caton Weinberger, Dorothy R. Carter","doi":"10.1002/jls.21914","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/jls.21914","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Social network approaches have been widely applied to understanding leadership, emphasizing the relational processes that influence group dynamics and effectiveness. Despite this extensive application, research integrating social network approaches with peace leadership remains limited. Social network approaches emphasize that individuals are embedded in webs of relationships that influence access to resources and shape individual and collective outcomes. The current article explores how social network concepts, theories, and methods can advance peace leadership by enabling a deeper understanding of conflict, informing targeted interventions, and promoting long-term social stability. We discuss how network analysis can diagnose conflict patterns and identify leverage points for intervention. We conclude with practical recommendations and future research directions for integrating social network approaches and peace leadership.</p>","PeriodicalId":45503,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Leadership Studies","volume":"18 3","pages":"98-104"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2024-12-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/jls.21914","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143252863","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging for Peace Leadership","authors":"Vivechkanand Chunoo, Erich Schellhammer","doi":"10.1002/jls.21908","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/jls.21908","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This paper examines the integration of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) principles with peace leadership to address societal divisions and foster sustainable harmony. By defining DEIB concepts and their interconnectedness with social justice, the authors highlight their critical role in shaping inclusive leadership practices. Diversity is presented as the acknowledgment of social differences; equity as the provision of fair opportunities tailored to individual needs; inclusion as the transcending of barriers to build coalitions; and belonging as a reciprocal sense of community and purpose. Rooted in Johan Galtung's distinction between negative and positive peace, peace leadership is positioned as essential for addressing structural violence and envisioning equitable societies. Through historical examples such as Nelson Mandela's leadership in post-apartheid South Africa and the Northern Ireland peace process, the study underscores how DEIB-driven frameworks advance mutual respect, reduce systemic inequities, and promote reconciliation. The paper argues for a peace leadership model that addresses root causes of conflict by intertwining social justice and moral imperatives, aligning with ethical traditions and sustainable development goals. The authors propose peace leadership as a transformative force capable of uniting diverse communities under shared principles of justice and inclusivity. By adopting DEIB principles, peace leaders can navigate contemporary societal challenges and catalyze progress toward a more harmonious global society.</p>","PeriodicalId":45503,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Leadership Studies","volume":"18 3","pages":"91-97"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2024-12-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143252638","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Emotional Intelligence: A Cornerstone—and Foundation—for Peace Leadership","authors":"Paige Haber-Curran","doi":"10.1002/jls.21912","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/jls.21912","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This article explores the integration of emotional intelligence (EI) and the emerging field of peace leadership. Highlighting the critical need for intrapersonal, interpersonal, and contextual awareness and competencies, the manuscript connects EI and the emotionally intelligent leadership (EIL) framework to peace leadership. The author discusses key EI and EIL dimensions and competencies alongside peacebuilding skills (e.g., self-awareness, relationship-building, conflict management, and systems thinking). Emphasizing EI and EIL as foundational frameworks for peace leadership, the author advocates for a focus on EI and EIL for fostering leadership that promotes justice, inclusivity, and sustainable change in communities and organizations.</p>","PeriodicalId":45503,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Leadership Studies","volume":"18 3","pages":"62-68"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2024-12-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/jls.21912","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143252500","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Facilitative Leadership: Re-Framing Narratives to Navigate Conflict and Difference","authors":"Richard Bolden, Jonathan Gosling","doi":"10.1002/jls.21910","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/jls.21910","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The current paper explores the facilitative role of leadership in the context of peacebuilding and conflict resolution. It highlights the importance of skilled facilitation in navigating complex, multi-stakeholder environments characterized by divergent perspectives and interests. The authors suggest that conflicts can sometimes be unlocked by re-framing the kind of narrative that parties and peacemakers jointly inhabit; in these cases, peace leadership works at two levels—to enable a narrative re-framing and to facilitate appropriate peace-making within-the-frame. When successful, these two rather different leadership functions enable constructive dialogue toward shared understanding and commitment. The paper develops the notion of hybrid configurations of leadership, illustrating how various leadership styles and processes coexist and interact. It suggests how peace-leaders may use narrative re-framing to help create more inclusive narratives that transcend divisions and locate conflicts in a wider context. The conclusion calls for further research into the hybrid styles of leadership appropriate to varied types of facilitation and suggests practical implications for leadership research, development, and practice, particularly in sustaining adaptive spaces for open communication and develop mutual respect in contexts characterized by conflict and difference.</p>","PeriodicalId":45503,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Leadership Studies","volume":"18 3","pages":"83-90"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2024-12-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/jls.21910","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143249210","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Without Humility, There Can Be No Peace Leadership","authors":"Matthew Sowcik, Ashley Johnson","doi":"10.1002/jls.21909","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/jls.21909","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Humility is an essential foundation for peace leadership, serving as a critical lens through which leaders can navigate the complexities of peacebuilding and conflict resolution. The article <i>Without Humility, There Can Be No Peace Leadership</i> explores the indispensable connection between humility and peace leadership, positing that without humility, effective peace leadership is unattainable. Drawing on Sowcik's (The H-Factor: The Intersection Between Humility and Great Leadership. New Degree Press) definition of humility as “a proper perspective of oneself, one's relationship with others, and one's connection to something bigger,” the article integrates existing research on humility with the Integral Peace Leadership Model, which emphasizes self-awareness, interpersonal connection, and systemic awareness. The paper underscores how humility fosters self-reflection, adaptability, and resilience, while enabling leaders to engage in inclusive, relationship-centered practices essential for trust and collaboration. It also emphasizes humility's role in counterbalancing power dynamics, mitigating ego-driven behaviors, and anchoring leadership in a commitment to collective well-being. By examining diverse perspectives, including non-Western and spiritual frameworks, the paper highlights how humility transcends cultural boundaries to support transformative peacebuilding.</p>","PeriodicalId":45503,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Leadership Studies","volume":"18 3","pages":"54-61"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2024-12-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143248767","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}