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The Use of Reflection as an Effective Leadership Practice: An Overview of Two Reflection Models
Release Date: 9/23/2026
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Abstract
Reflection is an important component of leadership, and developing a habit of reflection may lead to increased leadership effectiveness. This publication, which is part of The Use of Reflection as an Effective Leadership Practice series, aims to highlight models of reflection and demonstrate ways leaders can utilize frameworks to build reflective habits. Written by Christy Chiarelli and Anne Parrish, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, December 2025.
About this Publication
This document is AEC831, a publication of the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication. Original publication date December 2025. Revised September 2026. Visit the Ask IFAS website at https://ask.ifas.ufl.edu/ for the currently supported version of this publication. © 2025 UF/IFAS. This publication is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0.
How to Cite
Chiarelli, C., & Parrish, A. (2025). The Use of Reflection as an Effective Leadership Practice: An Overview of Two Reflection Models. EDIS, 2025(6). https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc493-2025
Authors
Christy Chiarelli
Specialist
University of Florida
assistant Extension scientist and director, Wedgeworth Leadership Institute, M.A., UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, Gainesville, FL
Anne Parrish
program coordinator, UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, Gainesville, FL
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