With stunning new research, Dr. Douglas B. Reeves comes to two compelling conclusions: 1) The world faces a leadership crisis in every sector of the economy; 2) Schools and communities can and must do a better job of developing student leadership and creating the next generation of leaders.  From school administrators to labor unions, nonprofit organizations to businesses, governmental entities to hospitals, Dr. Reeves demonstrates that there will be an enormous turnover in leadership in the next seven years.  Therefore, leadership development is the single greatest need facing the world, with developments in science, technology, health care, and the economy all hinging upon successful development of the next generation of leaders.  Unfortunately, student leadership roles in many schools are so over-managed by adults that students accumulate leadership titles without ever experiencing the challenges, disappointments, and ultimately rewards of leadership.