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University of Colorado Boulder

Principles of Leadership: Leading Oneself

University of Colorado Boulder via Coursera Specialization

Overview

Humans have an innate desire to improve, grow and perform well. In this specialization we will provide tactics and tools to perform at your best. This course is about personal excellence, as defined by you. Whether you are a brand-new manager, an individual contributor, a CEO, or a retiree seeking improvement, this course is for you. It applies broadly to anyone with a thirst to perform better in whatever arena you choose. In this course you will learn leading edge performance tactics from the latest research and brightest minds: awareness, emotion regulation, calmness under pressure, motivation, goals, planning, and focus. Our mission is to give you the tools needed to lead a more fulfilling life and perform at your best when it matters most. This specialization can be taken for academic credit as part of CU Boulder’s Master of Engineering in Engineering Management (ME-EM) degree offered on the Coursera platform. The ME-EM is designed to help engineers, scientists, and technical professionals move into leadership and management roles in the engineering and technical sectors. With performance-based admissions and no application process, the ME-EM is ideal for individuals with a broad range of undergraduate education and/or professional experience. Learn more about the ME-EM program at https://www.coursera.org/degrees/me-engineering-management-boulder.

Syllabus

Course 1: Leading Oneself with Self-Knowledge
- Offered by University of Colorado Boulder. Before we can lead others well, we must first learn to lead ourselves well. Knowing thyself is ... Enroll for free.

Course 2: Leading Oneself with Purpose and Meaning
- Offered by University of Colorado Boulder. Before we can lead others well, we must first learn to lead ourselves well. Knowing your why is ... Enroll for free.

Course 3: Leading Oneself with Personal Excellence
- Offered by University of Colorado Boulder. Before we can lead others well, we must first learn to lead ourselves well. Knowing personal ... Enroll for free.

Taught by

Ron Duren Jr.

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