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As part of the educational materials for training new leaders in the field of social cohesion, the Leadership Handbook has just been published: a practical tool for everyone who wants to develop a modern leadership style.

This handbook reminds us that leadership is not reserved only for directors or athletes, but that leaders are also all those who initiate, inspire, and connect others to work together for the common good and a better tomorrow - regardless of gender, age, religion, or level of education. The message is clear: anyone can be a driver of change if they believe and are motivated to contribute their knowledge and work to improving their community.

Through five thematic areas - authenticity, empathy, assertiveness, transparency, and giving feedback - the Handbook provides theoretical insights and practical exercises that encourage reflection and the improvement of leadership skills. Its purpose is not to offer ready-made solutions, but to create space for thinking about what kind of leadership style we want to develop and how to align it with our own values and context.

The Handbook represents a shift from the traditional understanding of leadership to one in which leaders have the courage to be authentic, the readiness to learn, the boldness to act within their communities, and the ability to connect with others - and with themselves.

Take the first step towards positive change in your community by clicking on Leadership Handbook or by finding it in our Educational Center*

*Currently only available in Montenegrin.

The program Together for the Common Good – Enhancing Citizens' Trust in Institutions and Building Resilient Communities is implemented by UNDP, UNICEF, and UNESCO, in cooperation with the Government of Montenegro. It is carried out in Ulcinj, Bar, Bijelo Polje, Pljevlja, and Podgorica, and is funded by the UN Peacebuilding Fund.