ABSTRACT
Much of the leadership literature focuses on people in positions of formal authority and with direct leadership roles (Heifetz, 1994). However, a hierarchical, top-down leadership style is insuffi cient to bring about signifi cant and sustainable environmental change. Throughout the 20th century, command and control, notice and comment rulemaking, and hierarchical leadership were pervasive in environmental decision-making. However, the 21st century brings a host of signifi cant environmental challenges that will require new forms of leadership and decision-making. Authors such as Lester Brown (2008) suggest that working together within community will be crucial as we confront challenges like climate change, resource depletion, species extinction, unbridled population growth, deforestation, and other such threats to the biosphere. In meeting such challenges, it will be vital to include those who have been previously excluded from the decision-making process.
