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Leadership Foundations

Core principles every leader must master

4.8(1,240 students)
7 hours
18 lessons
Voiceover included

Instructor: Dr. Sarah Mitchell— Executive Leadership Coach

Leadership Foundations
7 hours of content
18 lessons across 4 modules
3 knowledge checks
Professional voiceover narration
Certificate of completion

What You'll Learn

Identify your personal leadership style and strengths
Apply the 5 core principles of transformational leadership
Build psychological safety within your team
Conduct effective one-on-one meetings and performance conversations
Navigate organizational change with confidence

About This Course

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to leadership principles, drawing from decades of organizational research and real-world executive experience. You will explore different leadership styles, learn how to build trust, and develop your personal leadership philosophy.

Course Curriculum

4 modules · 18 lessons
Introduction: The Leadership Mindset· Video + Voiceover
8 min
Leadership Styles: A Deep Dive· Slides + Narration
14 min
Self-Assessment: Discover Your Style· Reading
10 min
Module 1 Quiz· Quiz
5 min

Sample Quiz Questions

Each module ends with a knowledge check to reinforce learning.

1

Which leadership style is most effective when team members are highly skilled but lack motivation?

Autocratic Leadership
Delegative (Laissez-faire) Leadership
Coaching Leadership
Transactional Leadership

Explanation: Delegative leadership works best with highly skilled, self-directed team members who simply need autonomy and trust to perform at their best.

2

What is the primary component of the "Trust Equation"?

Authority and hierarchy
Credibility, reliability, and intimacy over self-orientation
Seniority and experience
Formal communication channels

Explanation: The Trust Equation (Maister) defines trust as (Credibility + Reliability + Intimacy) / Self-Orientation — leaders who focus less on themselves and more on others build the most trust.

Your Instructor

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Dr. Sarah Mitchell
Executive Leadership Coach
4.8 rating
1,240 students

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Leadership & Management

Build the skills to lead with confidence