Back to: Elite Leadership Certificate Program – OVERVIEW
Module 1 Overview
In this module, we will cover some important leadership foundational material. We will differentiate between the concept of leadership as a skill versus leadership as a process. We will also discuss what research indicates are the innate qualities of leadership and why the best leaders are born with many of these qualities. Lastly, you’ll evaluate the leadership influences present in your current situation.
Learning Objectives
- Compare and contrast the differences between elite leadership and other programs.
- Define the various components of the leadership definition.
- Explain the 5-steps in the elite leadership process and how they interrelate to create better leaders.
Assigned Reading
Required
From The Path to Elite Level Leadership by Bennett, J. Bryan (2021)
Chapters:
Foreword
1 – Leadership is Everything
2 – Leadership Situational Influences
3 – The Elite Leadership ProcessTM
Optional
- Cosgrove, T. (2016, July 7). Medical Leadership Calls for Humility, Self-Awareness. Retrieved from LinkedIn.com
- McLeod, S. (2013). Kolb-Learning Styles. Retrieved from Simply Psychology
- Myatt, T. (2013, January 23). Why You’re Not A Leader. Retrieved from Forbes.com.
- Naseer, T. (2016, November 8). The Growing Importance of Empathy in Leadership Today. Retrieved from Tanveer Naseer
Assigned Multimedia (Optional)
None this module
Assignments
Short Essay 1: The Professional Process
Assignment 1.1: Innate Qualities of Leadership
Assignment 1.2: Leadership Influences
Reflection 1: The Professional Leadership Process
Please refer to the following Module schedule for due dates (Guided-Study only):
Module Element | Due Day |
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Module Start | Tuesday |
Live Lecture | Tuesday, 7PM CST |
Lecture Recording Availability | Tuesday, Midnight CST |
Assignment(s) | Sunday |
Reflection | Monday |