Leadership 201: 8 Principles From Leading Experts. Training, Skills, and Habits.
Join Coach "E" for a practical exploration of what it means to be a great leader. Boost your skills/habits & discover best practices. We'll study and apply 8 key leadership principles from well-known leadership experts and thought leaders.
What's included
8 live meetings
6 in-class hoursAssignments
1 hour per week. • Be prepared to complete and submit in class worksheets (1 per session, 8 total) • Leadership & Life Application: A personal challenge to put some of the principles the student has learned into practice in the coming weeks. • Final- 1 page typed essay highlighting 2 of the principles & how you intend to put them into practice.Certificate of Completion
For students who complete all 8 sessions and submit all 8 completed worksheets a Certificate of Completion is provide.Class Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Join Coach "E" for a practical and engaging exploration of what it means to be a great leader and how to lead well. Together, we'll take a look at 8 key leadership principles from well-known leadership experts and thought leaders. We'll discover some of the best practices in leadership and learn how to lead yourself and others well. Whether you are an aspiring student leader, club leader, team leader, athlete, musician, gamer, babysitter, or young entrepreneur, this class will help you develop your leadership skills and become an even better leader. COURSE CONTENT: (8 Sessions) • 1. Leading with Principles (from Principle Centered Leadership by Stephen Covey) • 2. Developing Character (from Habitudes by Dr. Tim Elmore) • 3. Inspiring Vision (from The Student Leadership Challenge by Kouzes & Posner) • 4. Serving Others (from Servant Leadership in Action by Ken Blanchard) • 5. Building Trust (from Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek) • 6. Enhancing Potential (from The Mentor Leader by Tony Dungy) • 7. Making Sacrifices (from The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John Maxwell) • 8 .Choosing Renewal (from The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens by Sean Covey) CERTIFICATE: Leadership 201 Certificate of Completion COUPON: Get $20 off the whole 8 session course "Leadership 201" with coupon code LARRYLEADWELL20 until Nov 30, 2024. Enter the coupon code at checkout. COURSE FORMAT: • Interactive lecture • Group discussion • Slides • Visual aids • Practical examples • Class worksheet • Note taking • Leadership & life application APPLY IT TO YOUR CONTEXT: 1.What is your leadership context? (team, club, school, community, family, workplace, etc) 2.Why does leading with principles matter? What principles drive your leadership? 3.Why is character so important? What happens when we lack strong character? 4.What does vision do? How can you share your vision with those you lead? 5.How does serving others enhance your leadership effectiveness? 6.How do you build lasting trust and what things break trust with people? 7.Do you see potential in your teammates? How can you help them realize it? 8.What sacrifices have you had to make as a leader? Why continue to make sacrifices? 9.How do you stay sharp as a leader? Why is renewal valuable to your leadership? Note to Parents: These books are not required for class. Some of the books listed have a spiritual aspect to them, but that will not be our focus. We will be studying key principles as they relate to leadership and may reference relevant historical/religious figures from an objective perspective per Outschool’s guidelines. Example: To illustrate leaders who exemplified the value of serving others we will discuss Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King Jr., Jesus, Mother Theresa, and Gandhi. Scheduling: If you don't see an available day/time that works for you, please message me and I will look into creating a class time that fits better.
Learning Goals
1.KNOW: For students to learn and understand high level leadership skills and tested principles from 8 leadership experts
2.FEEL: For students to be inspired and encouraged in their own leadership journey and feel empowered to lead well
Syllabus
8 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Leading with Principles
We'll study the value of leading with core principles from Principle Centered Leadership by expert Stephen Covey. (Parts of the Preface and Chapter 1)
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Developing Character
We'll study the Iceberg Principle from Habitudes by expert Dr. Tim Elmore. (Parts of Chapter 1)
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Inspiring Vision
We'll study the importance of casting vision from The Student Leadership Challenge by experts Kouzes & Posner. (Parts of Chapter 4)
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Serving Others
We'll study key historical and religious figures who exemplified the value of serving others from an objective perspective using Servant Leadership in Action by expert Ken Blanchard. (Parts of the Intro and Chapters 1-2)
45 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Pre-Requisites
None
Supply List
• None required • A one-page worksheet will be provided for each class session • Excerpts and quotes from listed leadership books will be provided (no books needed)
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Taylor University
• Over 25 years of leadership & teaching experience
• Strong background in leadership and character development
• BA in Education and currently work as the Director of Coaching at a leadership company
• Leadership Scholarship Recipient, Leadership Scholarship Reviewer
• Developed multiple Student Leadership Training programs
• Leadership roles: teacher, educator, supervisor, manager, director, consultant, public speaker, sports coach, team captain, team leader, husband, father, and Eagle Scout.
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Live Group Course
$55
weekly or $220 for 8 classes2x per week, 4 weeks
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 14-18
2-6 learners per class