LEAD 3000

Will provide a basic introduction to leadership by focusing on what it means to be a good leader. Emphasis in the course will be on the practice of leadership. The course will examine topics such as: the nature of leadership, recognizing leadership traits, developing leadership skills, creating a vision, setting the tone, listening to out-group members, handling conflict, overcoming obstacles, ethics in leadership, and destructive leadership. Attention will be given to helping students to understand and improve their own leadership perception and performance.