This course examines what it truly means to be an effective leader in today’s organizations. Based on Leadership: How to Lead, How to Live by D. Quinn Mills, a text used at Harvard Business School, and offered through accredited school partners, the course explores essential leadership questions, including the nature of leadership, visionary leadership, charisma, and the distinction between managing, administering, and leading.
Module 1: The Nature of Leadership
Examines what leadership is, why it matters, and how leadership differs from authority and position.
Module 2: Managing, Administering, and Leading
Explores the distinctions between management, administration, and leadership roles within organizations.
Module 3: Visionary Leadership
Focuses on the role of vision in leadership and how leaders inspire direction and purpose.
Module 4: Charisma and Influence
Analyzes the concept of charisma, its impact on leadership effectiveness, and ethical influence.
Module 5: Leadership in Practice
Integrates leadership concepts with real‑world organizational challenges and leadership decision‑making.
Upon completion of this program, learners will be to:
Define leadership and explain its importance in organizations
Distinguish between managing, administering, and leading
Identify the qualities and requirements of effective leadership
Understand the role of vision and charisma in leadership
Apply leadership concepts to modern organizational challenges
Certificate of completion
This class is an independent-study course. Learners will have all the resources needed to successfully complete the course within the online material. A student helpdesk is available for technical support during the course enrollment.