In today’s fast-changing and often uncertain world, effective leadership requires more than technical skill—it demands trust, vision, execution, and the ability to develop others. Leadership 1 introduces students to the essential roles and practices that enable leaders to succeed while getting work done with and through people.

This course explores the Four Essential Roles of Leadership—Inspire Trust, Create Vision, Execute Strategy, and Coach Potential—alongside the Six Critical Practices for Leading a Team. Students will learn how credible leaders build trust through character and competence, communicate a compelling vision, translate ideas into action, and develop the potential of others through coaching and feedback.

Designed for emerging leaders and those transitioning from individual contributor roles, this course provides practical tools and real-world applications for leading teams effectively. By focusing on both personal leadership growth and team leadership skills, students will gain a strong foundation for influencing others and achieving meaningful results.

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

Reflect on character and competence to build credibility and foster a culture of trust

Create and communicate a shared vision and strategy that motivates others to follow

Think strategically and execute goals from vision through completion

Develop the leadership potential of others through coaching, feedback, and performance management

Apply essential leadership practices to effectively lead and manage teams.

College Credit/Online Option
If you would like to receive college credit for this class or would like to take the course fully online, please email us at workforce@asun.edu for more information.

Course Outcomes

• Reflect on character and competence—the elements of credibility that will allow you to intentionally build a culture of trust.
• Create a shared vision, strategy, and communicate it so powerfully that others follow leaders on the journey.T
• hink big and execute a vision and strategy all the way through to completion with cascading goals.
• Develop the leadership potential in others and improve performance through consistent feedback and coaching.

This solution equips leaders at every level with the essential skills and tools to get work done with and through other people.

The program is ideal for leaders who are transitioning from their previous role as an individual contributor, as well as seasoned leaders looking for practical, relevant guidance for effectively leading and managing their teams.