Harnessing Leadership Series: The Leadership Requirements

Leadership is defined as the process of influencing people by providing purpose, direction, and motivation to accomplish the mission/job and improve the organization. In order to do this, you must understand what a leader must Be, Know, and Do: The Leadership Requirements. The ability to build influence and trust with individuals and organizations hinges on the understanding and application of the leadership requirements. They are the same requirements for everyone in the organization regardless of the level of leadership, mission, or assignment and include what a leader is (Attributes) and what a leader does (Competencies). This course is the second course in the Harnessing Leadership series. Each of the Harnessing Leadership courses can be taken separately or as a series of courses.

Course Objectives:
• Understand the five areas of individual character and how to apply them in your personal and professional life.
• Develop your presence through deeper understanding of the four unique areas that make up your presence.
• Improve your understanding and application of the knowledge component for leadership.
• Understand the competencies of leadership and how a leader Leads, Develops, and Achieves influence and trust.