Applying Character-Driven Leadership
Explore the foundations of character-driven leadership and how values, ethics, and trust shape effective leadership in organizations and society. Learners will examine how leadership decisions influence teams, organizational culture, and long-term impact.
$60
Total: Course cost
5 hours to complete
3 modules
Online - self-paced
Learning modality
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$60
Total: Course cost
5 hours to complete
3 modules
Online - self-paced
Learning modality
Earn a credential
View credential
$60
Total: Course cost
5 hours to complete
3 modules
Online - self-paced
Learning modality
Earn a credential
View credential
$60
Total: Course cost
5 hours to complete
Duration
Online - self-paced
Overview
This course helps you develop a clear, authentic leadership strategy by aligning your personal values with your organization’s mission and ethics. You will learn to make the right decisions for the right reasons, foster trust, and inspire growth. Explore how personal, organizational, and national values influence your leadership style and effectiveness. Gain practical insights into different leadership approaches, common pitfalls, and how to integrate core tenets of character-driven leadership to create positive outcomes and empower your team.
Key Benefits
- Develop an authentic, values-aligned leadership strategy
- Understand how values shape leadership decisions
- Build trust through ethical and effective leadership
- Identify ways to empower and grow your team
What’s Included
- Tools to assess personal and organizational values
- Frameworks for ethical decision-making and leadership
- Case studies on leadership successes and failures
- Exercises to integrate character-driven leadership into daily practice
Become the best leader you can be by applying values, ethics, and creating trust to inspire and empower your team.
Course Modules
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Certificate program
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Who this course is designed for
- Emerging and experienced leaders aiming to lead with authenticity
- Leaders seeking to align personal and organizational values
- Professionals responsible for fostering trust and team growth
- HR and organizational development specialists enhancing leadership culture
- Anyone committed to ethical decision-making and empowering teams
Outcomes
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
- Develop a leadership strategy aligned with your core values
- Make ethical decisions that build trust and credibility
- Adapt leadership styles to suit organizational contexts
- Recognize and avoid common leadership pitfalls
- Empower and inspire your team through character-driven leadership
Practical skills you will develop
This program equips learners with vital skills to thrive in today's complex workforce. Key skills include:
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Reach out to Kristi Hickman, Administrative Specialist for the Leadership, Diplomacy and National Security Lab at kristi.hickman@asu.edu
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