A theory of grouping and of leading can help us understand the nature of group direction and of individual effectiveness as a direction giver. I use "group" as a generic term that includes small groups, networks, organizations--any system with a sense of self. The paper is divided into three parts: a description of the nature of grouping and of group direction; an explanation of the three most common forms of direction giving--guiding, managing, and leading; and, a concluding discussion regarding an orientation to leadership education that is based in studying, and providing the impetus for, ethical action.
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