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A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. This course explores the core principles of leadership, showing how to inspire, influence, and drive organizational success. You’ll learn to clarify values, set the example, and foster trust while motivating teams to achieve shared goals. The course provides practical strategies and exercises to strengthen collaboration, build high-performing teams, and create a positive work culture. Real-world examples help you translate theory into effective leadership practices. Unique in its approach, this course blends research-based leadership concepts with actionable tools and case studies, enabling immediate application in professional contexts. Designed for aspiring leaders and professionals, it requires no prior formal leadership training but benefits those with basic organizational experience. By the end of the course, you will be able to apply core leadership principles, model exemplary behaviors, and implement strategies to enhance team collaboration and performance. This course is part one of a three-course Specialization designed to provide a comprehensive learning pathway in this subject area. While it delivers standalone value and practical skills, learners seeking a more integrated and in-depth progression may benefit from completing the full Specialization. This Specialization is based on the book The Leadership Challenge, by James M. Kouzes and Barry Z. Posner. From The Leadership Challenge Copyright © 2023 by James M. Kouzes and Barry Z. Posner. All rights reserved. Published by John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, New Jersey. Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Syllabus

When Leaders Are at Their Best

This module examines the essential practices that define exemplary leadership, drawing on real-world personal-best experiences. Learners will discover how credibility and strong relationships form the foundation of effective leadership across diverse situations. By analyzing proven behaviors, participants will gain insights into fostering commitment and extraordinary results within their teams.

Clarify Values

This module examines how clarifying personal and shared values strengthens leadership effectiveness, fosters team trust, and supports authentic decision-making. Learners will discover strategies for articulating their own principles and unifying teams around common values.

Set the Example

This module explores how leaders can influence organizational culture by aligning their actions with shared values and serving as role models. Learners will discover strategies for embodying and teaching these values to inspire accountability and high performance within their teams.