Foundations of Effective Leadership

Leadership—how would you define it?
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Leadership—how would you define it? How can you be an effective leader? The Foundations in Effective Leadership course defines leadership as moving people from where they are to a better place. During this course you will discover how Jesus set the example of being a servant leader and what leadership principles can be learned from His example. But to be an effective servant leader you first need to look at yourself. The kind of person you are is the kind of leader you will be. Are you ready to become an effective servant leader? You can begin today.

  1. Provide a biblical definition of leadership.
  2. Describe characteristics of a servant leader.
  3. Show evidence of beginning to develop those characteristics.
  4. Discuss the basic principles behind six specific leadership models.
  5. Explain how those leadership models contribute to an understanding of servant leadership.
  • Explanation is precisely and easy to absorb. Thanks a bunch. God bless

    — Linda
  • Clear and precise clarification on leadership styles and strengths that are prevalent and relevant in today's society

    — Tamarus
  • Very interesting and well communicated.

    — Brian
  • This was a helpful foundational course

    — Will
  • Enjoyed it. Practical and solid content.

    — Jo beth
  • Great course. Great perspective on how to look at leadership in all areas of life.

    — Adrian
  • I loved it. Thank you!

    — Jason
  • I already posted and recommended this course on my FaceBook page. Excellent course. Loved it!

    — Jael
  • I thought the information was interesting, the video could have been more entertaining or higher quality.

    — Zenon
  • I am so excited about the information that I will be sharing it with my leadership group at church.

    — Susan
  • The learning helped me understand what leaders should do. The lecturer was correct in pointing out that as a leader I left out feelings and emotions at the door, not realizing that it can be a powerful tool in leadership

    — Rhenald
  • Simply incredible thank you!!

    — Jordan
  • Enjoyed the entire thing.

    — Caleb
  • Great breakdown of the different leadership styles.

    — Nicholas
  • Open minded course!

    — Josepha
  • This course was very helpful to my understanding of leadership. It helped me wrap my mind around how you lead with different people in different ways. Thank you!

    — Nathan
  • Great course!

    — Jeremy
  • It was an awesome class! Easy to understand and easy to apply to everyday life.

    — Mary
  • I greatly appreciate the way the instructor is able to take lofty concepts and communicate them in a concise manner, using illustrations that are truly helpful in understanding those concepts.

    — Everett
  • Very good course. Anyone involved in leadership even if it isn't in a faith based role should utilize this course!

    — Todd
  • This course offered great insight upon the paths of being or becoming a leader in life, ministry or the workplace.

    — Jose
  • I loved this course. It really help you how to be a better leader. Thank you.

    — Melba
  • I learned a lot of things about leadership that I had not considered, as well as learning about a true call to leadership, particularly being a good servant leader. Excellent course for anyone wanting to take on a leadership role.

    — Laura
  • I enjoyed the course. I learned a lot about myself and my leading methods.

    — Louis
  • Very good course. It really kept me thinking.

    — Veronica
  • Very good to apply to my life at work and home.

    — Dusty
  • These courses are very helpful in fine tuning my leadership skills and style.

    — Jeffrey
  • This course gave me a good overall understanding of the different kinds of leadership that can be used. I recognized that the administration at the school I work at has been using Visionary and Transforming Leadership which has been very effective, but taken a long time to see the positive effects of it. Enjoyable class.

    — Evon
  • The professor was very good!

    — Stephanie
  • The content of this course is not only resourceful in creating an effective leader but it is very insightful.

    — Dennis
  • This was very good for me. Breaking down leadership style the way it was done in this course is helpful for me. I'm not a natural leader. The lesson on servant leadership was especially important.

    — David
  • WOW!!! It is revolutionary, encouraging, challenging, confrontational and yet loaded with a message of HOPE for individuals, groups and Churches. Its really opening my eyes in understanding the difference of leadership and leaders and their responsibilities. It is easy to understand, practical and insightful. Thank you for this life-changing course

    — Sebo
  • This course truly gave me an understanding of what leadership is from a Christian perspective. I have learned phrases and terms about leadership, the reason leadership is effective and sometimes is not, also how to apply this teaching to my own life as a leader. It is an excellent foundation for effective leadership. The instructor is easy to understand and comprehend what is being explained and taught. The course is uplifting and enlightening.

    — Rachel
  • Great course! The pace was perfect to ensure I understood the material in manageable, easy to digest chunks. Thanks for this class!

    — Steven
  • The course has helped me tremendously in evaluating myself as I go forward in leadership positions both in my secular occupation and my role in the church.

    — Walter
  • I learned a lot about leadership, being and becoming a good leader by going through this course. I also learned that I do not know everything that there is to being a good leader, but that I am willing to do more to become the excellent leader that the Lord is calling me to be. Thank you.

    — Arlivia

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Leader Level
Lifetime Access | ₹299

Course Details

  • Low Effort
  • 4 Lessons
  • 13 Min Average Lecture
  • Course Award
Lecturer

Sid Buzzell, PhD