A Journey from the Tender Heart to the Expansive Cosmos

A Review of Becoming a Transformative Leader from the Inside Out

Authors

  • Paul Freedman

Keywords:

Transformative Leadership, Systems Thinking, Holistic Leadership

Abstract

This book review discusses Becoming a Transformative Leader from the Inside Out by Renee Lee Owen and Christine Mason. The review describes the author’s theory of transformative leadership and the importance of this work within the context of the discipline of leadership studies. The book is both theoretical, inspirational and practical. It draws from systems thinking and holistic learning theories. The book is a much needed contribution to the field.

Author Biography

Paul Freedman

Paul Freedman, EdD is the Coordinating Editor for the Holistic Education Review. He serves on the faculty of Union Institute and University’s TIES program. Paul is the founding Head of School at the Salmonberry School on Orcas Island. He is also currently a doctoral student at Fielding Graduate University studying holistic educational leadership.

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Published

2026-05-20

How to Cite

Freedman, P. (2026). A Journey from the Tender Heart to the Expansive Cosmos: A Review of Becoming a Transformative Leader from the Inside Out. Holistic Education Review, 6(1). Retrieved from https://her.journals.publicknowledgeproject.org/index.php/her/article/view/3627

Issue

Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026): Spring 2026

Section

Book Reviews