You may be surprised to learn that there are “almost as many definitions of leadership as there are persons who have attempted
to define the concept” (Stogdill, 1974, p. 259). Often, philosophies from one definition of leadership conflict with those
from another and practices that are effective in one setting prove useless in another. Such situations test leaders’ personal
beliefs and philosophies, challenging the leader to reflect upon past experience and reconsider the process of leadership
in a new domain. Questions often arise as one learns more about leadership. Can one be a great leader without holding a formal
position of authority? Are all leaders charismatic? Do leaders ever stop learning about leadership? If you are asking yourself
these and other questions, then the BGSU LEAD Program is an exceptional outlet for your curiosity.
