What would a rationale for effective group leadership look like that is grounded in selected beliefs of John Dewey, Kurt Lewin, and Carl Rogers? This article sets forth an explication of such a rationale. Herein, a rationale for effective group leadership is defined as a related set of principles intended to guide a leader's practice in group settings.
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