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The Discipline of Leadership
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 23 hours
  • Course by The University of Notre Dame
  • Offered by

About

Because it is likely you either want to improve your leader effectiveness or you may want to increase the number of leadership opportunities you have, this course will focus on outlining the factors that predict leader emergence (whether someone will emerge as a leader) and leader effectiveness. Because those predictors are numerous, this course will be broken down into three distinct parts: 1) who one is as a leader (evaluating leaders/leadership and applying to your own personality/traits/character); 2) what one's knowledge, skills, and abilities should be (KSAOs); and 3) how leaders should approach and resolve problems when in a position of leadership. Leadership develops over time and can be aided by repetition (experience), feedback, and self-reflection. Unfortunately, no one can teach you how to lead. My goal as your professor is to give you the tools that will enable you to teach yourselves how to be better leaders.

Modules

Welcome

    • 1 Videos
    • 5 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Welcome to the Course!

5 Readings

  • Welcome and Course Overview
  • Course Learning Overview and Requirements
  • Meet Your Instructor
  • Netiquette
  • Get help and meet other learners. Join your Community!

Lesson 1.1 | The Disconnect Between Leader Emergence and Effectiveness

    • 3 Videos
    • 5 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Self-Assessment Reflection

3 Videos

  • Leader Emergence and Effectiveness
  • Personality and Leadership
  • Affect and Leadership

5 Readings

  • Introduction
  • Leader Characteristics Self-Assessment
  • Leader Characteristics Self-Assessment Information
  • TIPI (Ten Item Personality Measure) Norms
  • Optional Resource

Lesson 1.2 | Strategies to Align Leader Emergence and Effectiveness

    • 1 Videos
    • 8 Readings
    • 2 Discussion
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • Where Do We Go From Here? Reflection
  • Lesson 1.2

2 Discussions

  • Now What?
  • Personal Goal-Setting for Leadership Effectiveness

1 Videos

  • We Can Become Better Leaders

8 Readings

  • Introduction
  • Leader Emergence vs. Effectiveness
  • Developing a Growth Mindset
  • Power Poses
  • Humility Is a Double-Edged Sword for Some Leaders
  • Podcast: Authenticity is a Double-Edged Sword
  • Optional Resource: The Fine Line Between Helpful and Harmful Authenticity
  • Next Steps

Lesson 2.1 | Effective Leader Behaviors

    • 4 Videos
    • 7 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Leader Behaviors Reflection

4 Videos

  • Introduction to Week 2
  • Consideration and Initiating Structure
  • Transformational Leadership
  • It’s About Trust

7 Readings

  • Introduction
  • Leader Behaviors Self-Assessment
  • Leader Behaviors Self-Assessment Information
  • The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership Model
  • The Leadership Challenge
  • What We Have Learned About Developing Transformational Leaders
  • The SPEED of Trust

Lesson 2.2 | Leader Challenge: Apply Your Knowledge

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 PeerReview
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Lesson 2.2

1 Peer Review

  • Evaluating Challenging Leadership Responses

1 Discussions

  • Leadership Challenge Reflection

1 Videos

  • Bring it Together

2 Readings

  • Introduction
  • Next Steps

Lesson 3.1 | Negotiation Basics

    • 2 Videos
    • 3 Readings
    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Creating a Negotiation Plan

2 Videos

  • Negotiation Basics
  • Negotiation Debrief

3 Readings

  • Introduction
  • The Negotiation One-Sheet Template
  • Ugli Orange Excerpt

Lesson 3.2 | Change Management Basics

    • 1 Videos
    • 4 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • The Principles of Change Management Reflection

1 Discussions

  • Experiential Change

1 Videos

  • Managing Change

4 Readings

  • Introduction
  • Switch: Chapter 1: “Three Surprises About Change”
  • Robert Cialdini – The Science of Persuasion
  • How to Get Your Team to Accept Change

Lesson 3.3 | Emotionally Charged Conversations

    • 1 Videos
    • 7 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • Planning Reflection
  • Lesson 3.3

1 Discussions

  • Leadership Challenge Discussion

1 Videos

  • Emotionally Charged Conversations

7 Readings

  • Introduction
  • Interpersonal Conflict Styles Self-Assessment
  • Interpersonal Conflict Styles Self-Assessment Information
  • 5 Simple Ways to Write About Negative Issues With a Positive Spin
  • Angry With Your Boss Over a Bad Performance Review? Here’s What You Should Do
  • Brain Games- Mirroring, Mimicry Yields Liking, and Automatic Imitation
  • Optional Resource: How Do I Say That Posts

Lesson 3.4 | Are You a Good Follower?

    • 1 Videos
    • 4 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Responding to Feedback Reflection

1 Videos

  • Are You a Good Follower?

4 Readings

  • Introduction
  • Excerpt From Thanks for the Feedback
  • What Is the Curse of Knowledge, and How Can You Break It?
  • Next Steps

Lesson 4.1 | External Factors

    • 1 Videos
    • 7 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Hindrances and Resources Reflection

1 Discussions

  • Subtracting

1 Videos

  • Situational Factors

7 Readings

  • Introduction
  • Situational Factors Self-Assessment
  • Situational Factors Self-Assessment Information
  • Protect Yourself From Emotional Contagion
  • Albert Bandura Social Cognitive Theory
  • Key Takeaways From Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less
  • Burned Out: How Much Do You Have Left to Give?

Lesson 4.2 | SWOT

    • 4 Readings
    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Evaluating the SWOT Analysis and Leadership Development Plans

4 Readings

  • Introduction
  • SWOT Analysis: Understanding Your Business, Informing Your Strategy
  • SWOT Analysis Self-Assessment
  • Activity: Leadership Development Plan

Lesson 4.3 | Wrap-Up and Reflection

    • 1 Videos
    • 5 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • Start, Stop, Continue Reflection
  • Lesson 4.3

1 Discussions

  • Course Highlights

1 Videos

  • Course Wrap-Up

5 Readings

  • Introduction
  • Justice vs. Fairness
  • Change Is Hard!
  • Window of Opportunity
  • Next Steps

Auto Summary

"The Discipline of Leadership" is a foundational course in Business & Management offered by Coursera, taught by an experienced professor. It focuses on enhancing leadership effectiveness and opportunities by exploring leader emergence, personality traits, KSAOs, and problem-solving approaches. The course spans 1380 minutes and is available with a Starter subscription, ideal for those keen on self-improvement and leadership development.

Cindy Muir (Zapata)
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Cindy Muir (Zapata)