Dr. Pelin Kohn is a leadership educator and practitioner, specializing in contemporary, culturally relevant development for the changing workplace in multiple industries around the world. Educators, students, trainers, and mentors can cultivate leadership in themselves and others through her lessons on experiential learning, technological innovations, and skills development. These practical applications, like simulations for decision-making and problem-solving, have measurable results. This important book encourages us to rethink leadership development holistically, critically, creatively, and ethically as we transform the world in which we learn and work. -- Dr. Chrys Egan, Associate Dean of Liberal Arts and Professor of Communication, Salisbury University
Whether you are teaching leadership skills or looking for ways to expand your own leadership abilities, Kohn has crafted a cross-disciplinary, practical, and inspirational guide for leadership growth.
-- Anne Watson, Vermont State Senate
In Elevating Leadership, Dr. Pelin Kohn draws on years of experience in the corporate world and in college classrooms to create guide for best principles and practices of leaders and leading. Students and instructors alike will gain insights into contemporary factors like diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as emerging pedagogies like story-telling, role-playing, and self-evaluating, that in turn enhance student learning. Dr. Kohn's book thus fills a void in the leadership studies textbook market.
-- David Ulbrich, PhD, author of Preparing for Victory: Thomas Holcomb and the Making of the Modern Marine Corps, 1936-1943
In Elevating Leadership: Innovative Teaching Methods for Developing Future Leaders by Pelin Kohn, readers are invited to explore the dynamic landscape of leadership education. The book artfully navigates the complexities of modern leadership challenges, offering practical insights and innovative pedagogical practices to develop the next generation of leaders. By emphasizing ethical leadership, collaborative models, and experiential learning, Kohn provides a comprehensive guide for educators, HR professionals, and corporate trainers to nurture authentic and agile leaders. If you're looking to understand and put into practice effective leadership strategies in today's fast-paced world, this book is a must-read.
-- Natalia Blank, Ph.D, Bay Path University