While this important volume captures a plurality of voices, a variety of contexts and a diversity of experiences, it is fascinating to detect and distil some important points of intersection in the narratives. Three that stand out are that leadership is always a journey, never a destination; it flourishes through social influence, seldom remote direction; and it is fundamentally about relationship, not power or prestige. More than just a collection of hard-earned wisdom and insight, this book is also a compelling read.

Doug Parkin, Principal Adviser for Leadership and Management, Advance HE, and independent author on higher education, UK

Narratives of Becoming Leaders offers valuable practical and theoretical lessons about pathways to teaching and learning leadership in higher education institutions across contexts. This is an important read for academic staff who seek to to build their institutions' teaching and learning communities and capacities.

Mary Wright, Associate Provost for Teaching and Learning and Executive Director, Sheridan Center for Teaching and Learning, Brown University, USA