{"product_id":"the-glass-cliff-mel-rutherford-9781394368679","title":"The Glass Cliff: One Transman's Leadership Odyssey","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e Redefining Leadership--From the Inside Out\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLeadership in higher education is rarely simple--but for those leading from the margins, it can be uniquely complex. \u003ci\u003eThe Glass Cliff \u003c\/i\u003eexplores what it means to lead with integrity in institutions built on tradition, hierarchy, and too often, exclusion. Drawing from his lived experience as an openly transgender department chair and his expertise as an experimental psychologist, Professor Mel Rutherford offers a compelling roadmap for building trust, community, and resilience amid crisis and systemic bias. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough a rare combination of research, reflection, and real-world leadership practice, Rutherford weaves together values-based governance, shared leadership, and compassionate accountability into a model of inclusive transformation. His story illuminates the intersection of personal calling and professional responsibility--offering both guidance and solidarity for those working to reshape organizational culture by including: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eEvidence-based research with narrative storytelling to make leadership theory accessible and practical\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eValues-based decision-making grounded in psychology and Unitarian Universalist principles\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow shared leadership and consensus-building strengthen community during times of institutional crisis\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe author's \u003ci\u003eLeadership Essentials \u003c\/i\u003eprogram and \u003ci\u003eLeadership Odyssey \u003c\/i\u003eonline course, offering an integrated path for deeper leadership development\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdeal for graduate and professional courses in Leadership, Gender Studies, Psychology, and Organizational Behavior, \u003ci\u003eThe Glass Cliff: One Transman's Leadership Odyssey\u003c\/i\u003e supports both emerging and experienced leaders in higher education, business, and nonprofit sectors. It is an essential resource for DEI practitioners, faculty developers, HR professionals, and anyone seeking to foster inclusive and values-driven leadership.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Mel Rutherford\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1394368674\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781394368679\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Wiley\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/09\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mel Rutherford","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48443205222655,"sku":"9781394368679","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_53fe2ac6-b252-4685-941f-777643039cb6.jpg?v=1777202557","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-glass-cliff-mel-rutherford-9781394368679","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}