Johns Hopkins University
Leadership: An Introduction Specialization
Johns Hopkins University

Leadership: An Introduction Specialization

Learn the Foundations of Leadership Studies. Engage current thinking about leadership, including basic definitions; ethical, persuasive, and creative leadership; agile leadership; and leadership and artificial itelligence.

Taught in English

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Specialization - 3 course series

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3 months at 10 hours a week
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Specialization - 3 course series

Get in-depth knowledge of a subject

4.5

(12 reviews)

Beginner level
No prior experience required
3 months at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

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Specialization - 3 course series

The Ethical Leader

Course 155 hours

What you'll learn

  • The history of leadership theory

    Types of leadership

    The difference between ethical and unethical leadership

Skills you'll gain

Category: integrity
Category: Moral reasoning
Category: Self-Management
Category: Ethical Leadership

The Persuasive Leader

Course 239 hours

What you'll learn

  • The nature of persuasive leadership.

    How to assess leadership.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Agile Leadership
Category: Persuasive leadership

The Creative Leader

Course 335 hours

What you'll learn

  • The nature of creative leadership

    How to assess creative leadership

Skills you'll gain

Category: Leadership
Category: conversation
Category: Creative Leadership

Instructor

Christopher Dreisbach
Johns Hopkins University
3 Courses2,604 learners

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