Considering the case of William James, the author examines the likelihood of a successful career as a qualitative researcher in contemporary U.S. psychology. Fifty-seven journals affiliated with the American Psychological Association or its divisions were analyzed to show the place of qualitative research in U.S. psychology over the past 50 years. Journal abstracts, mission statements, and a short e-mail questionnaire from editors were used to understand patterns and trends in qualitative research in U.S. psychology. Editors are generally accepting of qualitative work, although mission statements do not always signal likely interest in qualitative work. The amount of qualitative work published is comparably low, but patterns of increased publication are found in some journals. Trends in methodologies, topics of research, and ways in which qualitative research enters journals over time are discussed. Suggestions for the publication of qualitative work are provided.

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Phenomenological interview methods were completed with 9 mental health professionals (psychologists, counselors) who volunteered as Red Cross Disaster Mental Health Workers in response to the 9=11 disaster in New York. Interviews were completed shortly after the disaster and repeated 5 years later to understand how 9=11 experiences changed participants' leadership in their work. The unprecedented characteristics of the 9=11 disaster provided a uniquely significant context for the leadership demands for workers at 9=11. Experiences at 9=11 continued to impact professional and personal work of the participants in meaningful ways many years after the experiences. Follow-up interviews suggested individual and evolving changes in leadership style and professional practice, ranging from internalized=reflective leaders to externalized=active leaders.Great leadership comes from people who have made that downward journey through violence and terror, who have touched the deep place where we are in community with each other, and who can help take other people to that place. (Palmer, 1990, p. 10