Throughout history artists have led grassroots movements of protest, resistance, and liberation. They created dangerously, sometimes becoming martyrs for the cause. Their efforts kindled a fire, aroused the imagination and rallied the troops culminating in real transformational change. Their art served as a form of dissent during times of war, social upheaval, and political unrest. Less dramatically perhaps, artists have also participated in demonstrations, benefit concerts, and have become philanthropists in support of their favorite causes. These artists have been overlooked or given too little attention in the literature on leadership, even though the consequences of their courageous crusades, quite often, resulted in censorship, "blacklisting," imprisonment, and worse. This forthcoming book seeks to explore the intersection of grassroots leadership and the arts for social change by accentuating the many victories artists have won for humanity. Through this forthcoming book readers will vicariously experience the work of these brave figures, reflect on their commitments and achievements, and continue to dream a better world full of possibility.

True leaders don't create followers, they create more leaders. And this is the aim of the International Leadership Association (ILA), the largest worldwide community of professionals from a broad range of sectors who together share their knowledge and experience, inspiring new thinking and shaping the greater good of individuals and communities world-wide. Published in conjunction with the ILA, these 8 titles bridge the gap between research and practice capturing the best contemporary thinking on leadership from a diverse range of scholars, industry-leaders and educators. Essential reading for current practitioners and aspiring leaders of the future. Titles included in this set: Leadership 2050:Critical Challenges, Key Contexts, and Emerging Trends; Creative Social Change:Leadership for a Healthy World; Grassroots Leadership and the Arts For Social Change; Breaking the Zero-Sum Game:Transforming Societies Through Inclusive Leadership; Global and Culturally Diverse Leaders and Leadership:New Dimensions and Challenges for Business, Education and Society; Evolving Leadership for Collective Wellbeing:Lessons for Implementing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals; Leadership and Power in International Development:Navigating the Intersections of Gender, Culture, Context, and Sustainability; Peace, Reconciliation and Social Justice Leadership in the 21st Century:The Role of Leaders and Followers;