Exploring the Lived Experiences of Becoming and Being a Leadership Educator: A Phenomenological Inquiry
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
7-15-2019
Publication Title
Journal of Leadership Education
Abstract
Little is known about the leadership educators who work in more than 2,000 leadership programs worldwide. This phenomenological study of 13 experienced leadership educators from four states and 11 universities explored the lived experiences of becoming and being a leadership educator in higher education. Four sub themes emerged from participants’ understanding of becoming a leadership educator: (a) Impact; (b) Serendipity; (c) Fake it till you make it; and (d) Developing others. And, six sub themes emerged from participants’ understanding of being a leadership educator: (a) Being a helper; (b) Being experimental; (c) Being an advocate; (d) Being a role model; (e) Being passionate; and (f ) Being an agitator.
Recommended Citation
Jenkins, Daniel M. PhD, "Exploring the Lived Experiences of Becoming and Being a Leadership Educator: A Phenomenological Inquiry" (2019). Faculty and Staff Scholarship. 103.
https://digitalcommons.usm.maine.edu/usm-faculty-and-staff-scholarship/103
