OL 700 - Contemporary Perspectives in Leadership Theory

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This course presents a comprehensive, integrative, and practical perspective on contemporary leadership theories that have emerged over the past several decades. Additionally, the course explores how individuals can build their leadership capabilities while acting with authenticity, integrity, and creativity. The course presents an Adlerian perspective on leadership styles and explores Adlerian approaches to democratic leadership. Included is a special consideration of designing one’s personal philosophy of leadership. Further, this course firmly distinguishes leadership from management. There is an emphasis on how skills and abilities in leadership and management can be developed and applied by individuals in order to make a difference in organizations, communities, and/or societies. Ultimately, the course is intended to help students become more effective leaders in contexts where they currently serve or in contexts to which they aspire.