Course # 37420 Fundamentals of Leadership explores the nature and challenge of leadership in a wide variety of settings and for a wide range of purposes. It reviews classical thinking on leadership; compares analytical perspectives on leadership; defines leadership and management and explains why both are necessary and important, how they differ and how they resemble each other; sheds light on the ambiguity and confusion around leadership and tyranny; looks at successful leadership in dozens of contexts; offers a multi-stage process for understanding and planning the work of leadership; exposes numerous myths and misconceptions around leadership; finds the kinetic energy of leadership in clear, coherent, credible, consistent, and compelling communication; examines the similarities and differences between the kinds of communication that support leadership and the kinds of communication that support management, and considers the emotional intelligence required for exceptional, service-oriented leadership. On successfully completing this course, students will have a foundational mastery of the subject. Recent News More news Natasha Mathur, MSCAPP’19, on the Connection Between the Real World and Data Tue., June 25, 2024 Research Professor Robert Kaestner Assesses Effects of Increased Income on Infant Health Tue., June 18, 2024 Harris Voices: Miguel A. Blancarte, Jr., CLA'21, on Growth During Trying Times Mon., June 17, 2024 Upcoming Events More events Harris Campus Visit Wed., June 26, 2024 | 10:00 AM Keller Center 1307 E 60th St Chicago, IL 60637 United States Civic Leadership Academy 2025 Virtual Information Session Wed., June 26, 2024 | 12:00 PM Virtual Event Chicago, IL 60637 United States University of Chicago Alumni Meetup - Philippines Wed., June 26, 2024 | 7:00 PM Auro Coffee - BGC Unit 01, Ground Floor, One Maridien Tower, 27th Street Taguig 1634 Metro Manila Philippines
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