The following publications have been produced by or in collaboration with the Center for Ethical Leadership.  Some are available for free download from this site or you can request a hard copy be sent to you.  Others are available for purchase.  You can download an order form here.

Free Downloads

Leadership for 21st Century Change:

Crossing boundaries, strengthening communities by valuing local wisdom and nurturing collective leadership.  Click here to view our report on cultivating collective leadership for community changed based on our work leading the Kellogg Leadership for Community Change (KLCC) program. Note, this link will take you to a different site where you can preview and download the report.

Collective Leadership Framework Introduction

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Collective Leadership Framework Workbook

Click here to download a free PDF copy of the Collective Leadership Framework Workbook. This work book describes how the Collective Leadership Framework has been used in the KLCC communities to create community change.

The Leadership of Sustainability

Click here to download a free PDF of our Leadership and Sustainability Report which looks at the type of leadership needed to propel sustainability forward at this time.

Confluence Storybook

Click here to download a free PDF copy of our Confluence Storybook which includes stories from participants about how their experience at the Confluence has helped to shape their life and work.

For Purchase

Gracious Space

Gracious Space is a tool for change and collective leadership.  Defined as a spirit and setting where we invite the stranger and learn in public, Gracious Space is an approach to relationships that creates opportunities for deeper listening and understanding, and encourages the creative potential of diverse views.  This book explains what Gracious Space is, how it can and has been used, and how to create it in your workplace or community.  Over 5,000 copies have been sold.  $10 plus shipping.  To order, download the order form and return it to us.

Ethical Leadership: In pursuit of the common good

This monograph by the Center's founder, Bill Grace, is an excellent primer on ethical leadership, Bill's 4-V model, and the common good. It is full of stories, examples and practical steps to advance the common good.  Over 5000 copies have been sold.  $6.00 (available in PDF format only).  To order, download the order form and return it to us.

Spirituality of Leadership

We all know that just because we know the right thing to do doesn't mean we'll do it.  Sometimes doing the right thing takes a lot of courage and discipline.  This monograph, perhaps more aptly called "moral courage," was written to help the reader find the inner strength "to do the right thing"  more often.  $6.00 plus shipping.  To order, download the order form and return it to us.

Video

Watch a short introduction to Gracious Space.

Introduction to Gracious Space from Steve Stapleton on Vimeo.

Watch Steve's video describing his core values.

Watch footage from a healing ceremony, held at Stone Mountain, GA.

Audio

Listen as Dale and Karma talk about Collective Leadership and the Collective Leadership Framework on World Talk Radio.  Download the MP3 file or link to the WTR web site and look for the 05/27/08 show called "Who's in charge? We are."

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