The problem and the solution. Creating leaders requires both leadership education and leadership development activities.This article describes an innovative leadership education program that uses the popular culture artifacts described in this issue as a foundation for creating leaders. This program provides a flexibility that makes it applicable to delivery in either educational institutions or organizations.

The problem and the solution. One of the most popular movie series for all ages is Harry Potter, based on the books by J. K. Rowling.The fourth movie in the series, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, offers lessons in decision making, risk, power, and ethics. In addition to a general discussion of the use of movies and leadership development, this article explores the use of a very popular movie in teaching leadership theory. Champoux (1999) states, “Film scenes can offer a visual portrayal of abstract theories and concepts.” Movies capture the leadership moments, allowing learners to better understand the lessons being taught. In addition to a general discussion of the use of movies and leadership development, this article explores the use of a very popular movie in teaching leadership theory.

The problem and the solution. Chief executive officers (CEOs) provide a unique perspective on mentoring relationships and their experiences as both protégés and mentors. Because of limited access to organizational executives, few studies have explored CEO development, and no identified studies have explored the experiences of CEOs in mentoring relationships. This exploratory study provides insight into the perceptions of CEOs and their experiences with mentoring relationships. Study findings are used to inform the development of a research agenda.

This paper advances the notion that global leadership is a necessary component of undergraduate agricultural leadership. Within an existing leadership curriculum, the development of at least three new courses with innovative approaches to such a globalized curriculum is justified and outlined. These three classes include a course designed to increase awareness of global leadership issues, a cultural assimilation course designed to prepare students for an international experience, and a capstone seminar course. The program will require students to take the three classes being developed in addition to at least three other classes with an

The National FFA Organization continues to be a leader in the positive development of youth. Programs sponsored by the FFA provide youth with opportunities to develop their capacity for leadership and citizenship. The Washington Leadership Conference (WLC) is a weeklong conference during the summer that culminates the FFA experience. The WLC's objectives range from defining authentic leadership and relationship building to evaluating ethical decisions and serving communities. Over a 3-year period (2003, 2004, and 2005) the WLC showed consistent results in creating a positive change in the leadership development of its attendees. The greatest area of change was in the WLC's ability to impart new knowledge in its participants, demonstrated by ease of recall for specific facts. However, once participants returned home there was a slight decrease in their ability to carry out behaviors related to the leadership competencies taught at WLC. Overall, results were favorable as to the accomplishment of the WLC's programmatic objectives. Continual support from chapter advisors and online resources would ideally increase the behavioral aspects of students becoming more civically engaged in their home communities and carrying out positive leadership behaviors.