[MUSIC] Hello. Let's start with real story. The story of. Or is it Jack? Well, the person who wanted to improve his leadership skills. Is that your case? >> [APPLAUSE] >> A leader? Of course. But was he a naturally gifted one? No. Let's rewind a bit. Service was my life. >> Hi Jack. >> My name is not Jack. >> Whatever. These there for tomorrow. >> But tomorrow's Saturday. >> Have a good weekend. Every day I felt like a Loser. >> I got to know about Valerie Gauthier's leadership certificate. I couldn't picture myself as a leader, because for me leaders were like >> Aah! >> [SOUND] >> You can make it here in America. >> Still, I wanted things to change. >> These are for tomorrow. Few items for you. Tomorrow. >> So no more tomorrow. >> Oh, poor Jack, actually. Did you ever feel like the Jack in the story in your life? Well by joining this leadership specialization you are engaging in the same transformative experience. Taking your future in your own hands and deciding for yourself, with confidence, as did to become a more effective leader. My name is Valerie Gauthier. I am a professor at HEC Paris where I chair the Leadership Certificate. But you will know more about me later in this first MOOC. As you can tell, I will be your guide. Well, you'll see. For now, I want to talk about you and set expectations for this new adventure and learning expedition. In this MOOC you will discover and unfold your leadership skills by interacting with other people from all over the world. People with whom you will connect in exceptional ways, with quality relationships and quality interactions of a kind you have never encountered before in your life. You will share fun and serious learning. Beware that you will have to be engaged and work hard. Yes, leadership skills do not grow without efforts, and you need to deserve your ticket to leadership. You will be challenged and challenged again and again until you find your path. Your own expression of leadership, one that will suit you and benefit others as well. Look at those participates who have before you engaged in this unique approach to leadership. By understanding different styles of leadership, watching and listening to life's testimonies, answering questionnaires or quizzes, and giving feedback. You will uncover your own style and make it more effective. By interacting with people who share the same goal of improving themselves and the world around them, you will become enriched, energized, and ready for acts of leadership and responsible innovation. We have created for you the idea of a learning journal. For this, we suggest that you acquire a specific notebook or a specific piece of paper. Whatever is comfortable for you that will be something you can keep to follow your own progression in the course of your journey. In this journal, you will store scores or keywords that help you assess where you stand at any given point. As a first exercise in the journal you are now going to write down what your expectations for this course are. As you progress through the course, you will be able to see if your expectations, or goals are met. Very good. In working with us, you will prove humility in your actions, and respect in your interactions. You will grow your capacity to be genuine, generous, and generative. The three key pillars of this leadership journey. But you will discover what those three characteristics entail as we go. I really look forward to spending time with you and guiding you throughout this leadership journey. My 25 years of experience in teaching and training. A kind of leadership that drives people to be better at what they do and become more effective in producing results is my own driver to continue in this job. I'm eager to see your progress as I have seen so many before you improve their leadership and personal skills, like skiing, cooking, or smiling. Well, you'll see. You see how happy those people are? Don't you want to become like them? Well, let's rewind a bit, because they have completed the [FOREIGN] protocol. And if you're ready now, its your turn.