Leadership Foundations & Practices: Shaping Servant Leaders

This comprehensive leadership course introduces students to a rich array of theories, research, and practices aimed at empowering leaders and managers to influence, inspire, and motivate teams. The course draws on a wealth of knowledge from the instructor's 35 years of real-world leadership experience and a recently completed PhD in Leadership Studies, which involved eight years of intensive research, including the study of over 100 leadership books and 200 peer-reviewed journal articles. With a focus on immediate and long-term results, the course aims to make jobs and ministries more enjoyable while enhancing leadership skills. The extensive curriculum spans over 20 leadership styles and principles across 200 years, providing a thorough exploration of the most recent cutting-edge leadership research. It differentiates between managers and leaders, explores the who, what, and how of successful leadership, and equips students with the knowledge to influence organizational effectiveness. Students can expect an in-depth analysis of various leadership theories, including the Great Man Theory, Position and Power, Scientific Management, Team Leadership, Trait Theory, Behavioral Theory, Skills Theory, Situational and Contingency Theory, Adaptive and Flexible Leadership, Participative and Shared Leadership, Management by Objectives, Path-Goal Theory, LMX Theory, Transformational and Transactional Leadership, Inspirational and Charismatic Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Servant Leadership, Ethical Leadership, Authentic Leadership, Spiritual Leadership, and biblical Servant Leadership. The course covers essential topics such as the roles of leaders and followers, power dynamics, goal achievement, strategic thinking, shared vision development, effective delegation, team management, and change management. This course stands out by placing a unique emphasis on servant leadership, offering definitions, traits, guidance, and practices. Participants gain insights into biblical servant leadership examples and learn how to build a leadership legacy while discovering their calling. The course aims to shift participants from job-centric thinking to establishing a successful career, finding purpose, and contributing to others' success. Moreover, the course actively engages students through 10 hours of impactful material with 58 lectures including experiential learning, providing practical resources, exercises, assessments, and articles. Participants can benefit from tools like the Leadership Practices Inventory self-assessment, the Leadership Challenge Project, the Leadership Legacy Thermometer self-test, book reviews from renowned leadership books, and a leadership styles test to determine their leadership approach. In essence, this course is designed not only to impart knowledge but to guide students in applying and reflecting on their leadership journey actively. By enrolling, individuals are poised to elevate their leadership skills, gain a deeper understanding of their purpose, and cultivate meaningful impacts in both their professional and personal spheres. Join us on this transformative journey towards becoming an exemplary leader! I hope to see you in the classroom! Doug

By the conclusion of this course, you will not only acquire insights into leadership successes and lessons learned but also be equipped with actionable strategies to implement immediately. Best of luck on your journey to transformative and ready-to-implement leadership results!

Learning Objectives

Influence, impact and inspire your team, people and organizations to greater successes.

Examine, evaluate and apply a broad spectrum of leadership styles and principles.

Participate in experiential learning activities to apply practical learned concepts.

Demonstrate a working knowledge and understanding in various leadership theories and approaches.

Learn how to lead an effective team; delegate and empower your team to achieve results and attain goals.

Equip students to utilize various leadership theories, principles, and examples.

Discover and implement a personal motivational leadership vision for the future.

Transform, shape and personalize your unique, God-given skills and abilities.

Become a better leader and manager, and enable greater success wearing both hats.

Learn and apply servant leadership techniques to increase job team satisfaction and happiness.

Course Topics

Section 1: Leadership Overview and History, Leadership Effectiveness, Manager or Leader? Lecture 1: Course Introduction and Learning Objectives Lecture 2: Course topics, Leadership Definitions, Leadership Learning Model, How to succeed Lecture 3: Leadership: Who/What/How, My PhD & MBA Definition of Leadership Lecture 4: Differences between Manager and Leader, Management and Leadership, Leader Roles Lecture 5: Perspectives on Leadership: Characteristics of Leader, Follower, and Situations Lecture 6: How to Be an Effective Leader, How to Influence Organizational Effectiveness Lecture 7: 10 Golden Rules of Leadership: Greek Philosophers Ancient Wisdom Lecture 8: Leadership History 101, Leadership / Followership Theory & Style Continuum Lecture 9: Position & Power, Types of Power, Power Usage Guidelines, Scientific Management Section 2: Leadership Styles & Theories, Team Leadership, Delegation, Vision, Followership Lecture 10: Leadership Traits and Skills Theories and Styles Lecture 11: Behavioral and Situational Leadership, Situational and Contingency Leadership Lecture 12: Adaptive and Flexible Leadership Lecture 13: Management by Objectives, Achieving Goals & Results, Path-Goal Theory, LMX Lecture 14: Styles: Transformational and Transactional, Charismatic and Inspirational Lecture 15: Strategic Leadership; SWOT Analysis Lecture 16: How to Think Strategically as a Leader Lecture 17: Shared Vision; Organizational Design and Organizational Structure: Bureaucracy Lecture 18: Delegation Guidelines, Benefits of Delegating, When and What Not to Delegate Lecture 19: Leadership vs. Followership; Followership Definitions and Guidelines Lecture 20: The Art & Power of Followership; Courageous Followership; The End of Leadership Lecture 21: Leader/Follower Paradigms; Team Leadership: Participative & Shared Leadership Lecture 22: Team Performance and Effectiveness; Team Leader Roles & Behaviors; Meetings; HR Section 3: Communication & Culture, Change Management, Servant Leadership, Ethical Leaders Lecture 23: Communication in Leadership, Communication Styles, Types of Change Management Lecture 24: Reasons for Accepting/Rejecting Change, Implementing Change, Change Mgt. Model Lecture 25: Organizational Culture, Cultural Intelligence Lecture 26: Organizational & Team Diversity; Leadership Development; Training Lecture 27: Self Development, Toxic Leadership Traits, Leadership Practices Inventory Tool Lecture 28: Leadership Self Assessment. Characteristics of Most Admired, Exemplary Leaders Section 3: Communication & Culture, Change Management, Servant Leadership, Ethical Leaders Lecture 29: Your Leadership Challenge, Part 1: Model the Way, Inspire Shared Vision Lecture 30: Leadership Challenge, Pt. 2: Enable Others to Act, Encourage the Heart Lecture 31: Ethical Leadership Behaviors, Characteristics, Motives and Values Lecture 32: Ethical vs. Unethical Leaders, Ethical Leader Dilemma's Lecture 33: Ethical Leadership and Followership, Ethical Guidelines, Authentic Leadership Lecture 34: Servant Leadership Definitions & Guidance; Servant Leadership Practices Lecture 35: Servant Leadership; Spiritual Leadership Practices; Leader Spheres of Influence Lecture 36: Spiritual Leadership Traits; What Makes a Good Leader? Section 4: Biblical Servant Leadership, Your Leadership Legacy, Job vs. Career vs. Calling Lecture 37: A Leader's Time Management Priorities, Scriptural Servant Leadership Part 1 Lecture 38: Biblical Servant Leadership Pt. 2; Moses- a Dynamic Servant Leader Lecture 39: Servant Leadership: David, Paul, Jesus Lecture 40: Servant Leadership: Lead Like Jesus Lecture 41: Servant Leadership: Jesus on Leadership; Spiritual vs. Natural Leadership Lecture 42: Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership; Biblical Servant Leadership: Jesus Lecture 43: Biblical Servant Leadership: Moses, Joshua, David Lecture 44: Biblical Servant Leadership Part 2: Joseph, Deborah, Paul, Peter, Jesus Lecture 45: Your Leadership Legacy; What is a Legacy and How to Build It?, Legacy Spheres Lecture 46: Your Leadership Thermometer; Aspects of Leadership Legacy Lecture 47: Leadership Styles; Leadership Legacy Lecture 48: Failure in Leadership; Dealing with Worry, Fear, Trials, Challenges & Failure Lecture 49: Your Work Matters! What is a Calling? Job vs. Career vs. Calling; A Poem Lecture 50: Your Calling & Your Work; Redeeming Work; Your Calling Here & Now; A Case Study Lecture 51: Your Talents & Gifts; Ikigai Tool; Sigmoid Curve- Your Next Career Preparation Lecture 52: The Ultimate Why; God's Call; Do What You Are Lecture 53: Your Calling: No Regrets Lecture 54: Meaning in Life and Leadership; Sources and Benefits ofMeaning in Life as Leader Lecture 55: Your Meaning System; Search For Meaning (V. Frankl); What is the Highest Good? Lecture 56: Levels of Personal Meaning; What is Generativity? (Erik Erikson) Lecture 57: Your Dreams and Your Purpose Lecture 58: Final Thoughts / Course Conclusion

This course will help you improve your leadership skills quickly and effectively and help you reach your goals.

Introduction

Dr. Doug Hagedorn recently earned his PhD in Leadership Studies from Dallas Baptist University, specializing in "Meaning in Life, Generativity, and Legacy in Educational Leaders." With an MBA from the University of Dallas and a Bachelor's in Supply Chain Management from Michigan State University, he boasts a rich academic background. Beyond academia, Doug is a multifaceted leader, teacher, speaker, entrepreneur, corporate director, board member, and dedicated community and church leader. As the author of three books and with numerous radio appearances, Doug has a widespread presence. His expertise extends to educational and organizational leadership, including teaching and training, marked by co-founding a private K-12 school, conducting nationwide seminars, and facilitating diverse group sessions. Concurrently, he launched two businesses while serving as a Supply Chain Executive for a Fortune 500 company for over 35 years. Doug's resilience is evident in overcoming significant health challenges. His life's calling revolves around empowering others to lead full, purposeful, and meaningful lives with a lasting impact. This passion is palpable in his teaching, facilitating, and genuine care for students. With over 30 years of marriage, Doug and his wife share a family with three children. Outside academia, he is an avid reader and sports enthusiast.

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