American Indian Stories of Success - by Linda Sue Warner (Hardcover)

About the Book

For the first time, American Indian leadership theory is connected with practice. Featuring 24 perspectives, this book provides the most comprehensive look at contemporary American Indian leadership ever published.
This book is written primarily for those young leaders who are beginning careers where they work with Indian tribes and organizations. Each of the stories found in the book represent significant challenges and barriers, along with the reflections of having lived these experiences to become a stronger leader. This book can help younger leaders avoid the mistakes of the past and will help them develop the skills that will sustain them.

The book is organized around four styles of leadership found in American Indian society. It presents a graphic model of leadership style and then provides examples of each specific type of leadership through stories from recognized leaders in various professions. Because one precept of tribal communities is that elders are responsible for teaching the next generation, the stories are presented in a narrative style. The stories themselves reflect comprehensive assessments of historical pivot points for tribal sovereignty in this country.

• Provides tribal perspectives offered by 24 American Indian authors ranging over the last 75 years
• Stands as the most comprehensive book on contemporary leadership style for indigenous people
• Offers a unique resource for American Indian youth by delineating leadership through experience

Book Synopsis

For the first time, American Indian leadership theory is connected with practice. Featuring 24 perspectives, this book provides the most comprehensive look at contemporary American Indian leadership ever published.

This book is written primarily for those young leaders who are beginning careers where they work with Indian tribes and organizations. Each of the stories found in the book represent significant challenges and barriers, along with the reflections of having lived these experiences to become a stronger leader. This book can help younger leaders avoid the mistakes of the past and will help them develop the skills that will sustain them.

The book is organized around four styles of leadership found in American Indian society. It presents a graphic model of leadership style and then provides examples of each specific type of leadership through stories from recognized leaders in various professions. Because one precept of tribal communities is that elders are responsible for teaching the next generation, the stories are presented in a narrative style. The stories themselves reflect comprehensive assessments of historical pivot points for tribal sovereignty in this country.

Review Quotes

"The editors have opened a revealing window onto the changed and changing universe of American Indian success. These case studies should provide real world experience to those now walking the trail to tribal leadership. Summing Up: Recommended. All levels/libraries." --Choice

"A thoughtful, inspiring compendium for Native American studies collections." --Library Journal

"This book is a great resource for anyone who is looking for practical lessons on Native American leadership, culture, spirituality, or the history of the tribal college movement. It shows the importance of Indian education and the value of leadership through the lens of those who had the courage to blaze the trail that many of us are on today. In particular, TCUs have great resources available to them today because of the hard work of the many people discussed in this book, and the countless others who have contributed in many other ways." --Tribal College Journal

About the Author

Gerald E. Gipp, PhD, is Hunkpapa Lakota of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe. He holds doctorate in educational administration from The Pennsylvania State University.

Linda Sue Warner, PhD, is a member of the Comanche Tribe of Oklahoma. She received her doctorate from the University of Oklahoma.

Janine B. Pease, EdD, is a member of the Crow Tribe. She received her doctorate in adult and higher education from Montana State University and current resides in Montana.

James Shanley, PhD, is a member of the Fort Peck Assiniboine Sioux Tribe. He received his doctorate from The University of North Dakota.