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- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing
- Copyright
- Copyright © 2011 Emerald Group Publishing Limited. All rights reserved.
- ISSN
- 1747-9886
- DOI
- 10.1108/17479881111160177
- Publisher site
- See Article on Publisher Site
Abstract
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to provide the viewpoint of a visually impaired student social worker. Design/methodology/approach – The author provides some reflections on leadership. Findings – Blind from birth, the author was educated at a Residential School for the Blind in Worcestershire and currently resides in North Staffordshire with her husband and six children. Following the birth of her sixth child, Ellen embarked on her ambition to pursue a career in Social Work enrolling at Staffordshire University in 2008. Originality/value – The author provides a unique viewpoint and both personal and professional reflections on the act of leadership.
Journal
The International Journal of Leadership in Public Services – Emerald Publishing
Published: May 18, 2011
Keywords: Leadership; Visual impairment; Social work; Self‐leadership; Stereotypes; Disabilities