Traditional notions of leadership have been found to be problematic in their application to people of color and women because such notions were constructed based on research that did not include people of color. Inlight of these issues, this article explores problems associated with omitting traditionally subjugated groups. The article concludes with a recommendation for those interested in leading in urban environments to explore a combination of the notions of stewardship and critical leadership. These notions provide an appropriate framework for addressing the difficult issues facing leaders called to serve and lead in urban environments.
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