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appropriate leaders and structures for specific civic issues and don’t be deviated byintragroup conflicts.5. Leadership in immigrant communities is issue-based and situational. There are various levelsand types of leadership. Each leader has a specific function in the social organization ofhis/her community. Recognize the diversity of leadership and be clear about which type ofleadership is most appropriate to engage.Association for the Study and Development of CommunityMarch 200223
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