Course Duration: 8 Weeks (Twice Weekly Sessions) Grade Level: High School Total Lessons: 16 Assessments: Quiz (Week 4, Lesson 8), Final Exam (Week 8, Lesson 16)
This course introduces students to the fundamentals of effective communication, leadership styles, teamwork, decision-making, and organizational strategies. Through real-world case studies and interactive activities, students will develop essential leadership and communication skills needed for personal and professional success.
Lesson 1: The Six Traits of Excellent Leaders – Understanding the key characteristics of effective leadership.
Lesson 2: Communication Styles – Identifying personal communication styles and adapting to others.
Lesson 3: Emotional Intelligence: How to Lead from Within – Managing emotions for better leadership.
Lesson 4: Letting Go of Ego – Practicing humility and open-mindedness in leadership.
Lesson 5: Teamwork and Communication – Understanding team dynamics and effective collaboration.
Lesson 6: Individual Decisions and Collective Success – Balancing personal choices with group outcomes.
Lesson 7: How Cultural Factors Affect Leadership – Exploring leadership styles in different cultural settings.
Lesson 8: Servant Leadership (Quiz at the End of Class) – Learning how service-driven leadership creates impact.
Lesson 9: Working on Team Tasks – Understanding how to delegate and collaborate effectively.
Lesson 10: Non-Profit Organizations and Motivation – Exploring leadership in mission-driven organizations.
Lesson 11: Sharing the Leadership Role – Comparing hierarchical vs. shared leadership models.
Lesson 12: Leadership in a Decentralized Company – Understanding leadership in modern, flexible organizations.
Lesson 13: Tapping into the Art of Possibility – Developing a leadership vision and mission.
Lesson 14: Cultivating Total Leadership – Balancing leadership across personal and professional life.
Lesson 15: Case Study: The Chilean Miners and Collective Interest in Teams – Applying leadership principles in crisis situations.
Lesson 16: You Are Your Brand (Final Exam at the End of Class) – Reflecting on leadership identity and personal branding.
Class Participation & Engagement: 25%
Midpoint Quiz (Lesson 8): 25%
Final Exam (Lesson 16): 50%
By the end of the course, students will:* Identify key leadership traits and how they impact communication.* Understand different leadership styles and cultural influences.* Develop skills in teamwork, decision-making, and conflict resolution.* Learn how leaders adapt to organizational structures and challenges.* Apply leadership principles to real-world case studies and personal branding.
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