Jean F. East, PhD, MSW, is Professor in the Graduate School of Social Work at the University of Denver. Spanning four decades, her career in social work has been dedicated to work in organizations and communities for the increased well-being of society.

"East accentuates the most relevant leadership theories and incorporates them into practice for those in the helping professions. A must-read for social architects and leaders who aspire to make a lasting and positive difference in our society." -Juan Carlos Araque, PhD, Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Children Youth and Families, USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work, University of Southern California

"East has done a masterful job in gathering the most important and relevant theoretical underpinnings of leadership and applying them to the helping professions. The combination of conceptual and practical wisdom makes this book a must-read for social sector leaders of the 21st century." -Stephanie Cosner Berzin, PhD, MSSW, Dean, College of Social Sciences, Policy, and Practice, Simmons University; Co-author, Innovation from Within: Redefining How Nonprofits Solve Problems

"Jean East understands that content expertise alone is not enough to empower and help our clients, patients, and staff. In this book, she deftly combines theory with concrete tools and exercises to help us develop the leadership skills we need to lead societal and institutional change." -China Brotsky, Director of Operations and Finance, SumOfUs