Decolonization, Culture, and Citizenship: Toward a Brighter Future

Area of Science:

• Leadership Studies
• Global Community Development
• Educational Practice

Background:

• The International Leadership Association (ILA) is dedicated to advancing leadership for a better world.
• ILA's mission is rooted in a global community and internationalization.
• Current US institutional and policy contexts, including colonial legacies, present challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

• To explore the ILA's mission and principles in the context of global leadership.
• To examine the role of educators in advancing leadership through educational spaces.
• To integrate global practice considerations into leadership development.

Main Methods:

• Analysis of the ILA's stated mission and principles.
• Examination of educational practices and research in leadership.
• Consideration of internationalization and global community engagement.

Main Results:

• The ILA's mission provides a framework for global leadership advancement.
• Educational settings are key arenas for leadership development and practice.
• Addressing colonial legacies and current practices is crucial for ethical global leadership.

Conclusions:

• The ILA's principles offer a pathway to advance global leadership practice.
• Educators play a vital role in fostering internationalized leadership.
• A critical awareness of historical and current contexts is essential for effective global leadership.