What does it really mean to be a "leader"? | Connected Leadership

Before diving into the framework, Peter unpacks the two words at the heart of the course: leader and connected. He invites you to claim your own definition of leadership — one that's inspiring, comfortable, and shed of unhelpful baggage — and contrasts the connected leader with isolated, authoritarian models.Key topics:- Why associations with "leader" can be positive, neutral, or negative- Manager vs leader: getting things done right vs doing the right things- Four leadership positions: from the front, side, behind, and within- Leading from within, anchored to your individual purpose- The connected leader vs the window/mirror schools of management- Connecting authentically at the system level📚 About the Course:This course is designed to maximize your ability to create change at the individual, team and system levels. Through study, reflection, and deploying practical tools, you will establish a firm connection between your clearly articulated Purpose, effective Priorities, visualized Potential for success, and pathway to maximized Progress. But, what does that mean in practice?When you take this course, you will:Improve your ability to get the most out of life: Learn a simple practice to reflect on your purpose, clarify priorities, visualize your potential, and maximize your effectiveness at progressing towards your goals.Strengthen your leadership toolkit: Tap into your unique leadership style and strengths and join or create a community of others to maximize your potential as a team.Create change through systems thinking: Become a more effective agent of positive change and appreciate the power and complexity of system thinking.Course Takeaways:Improve your ability to get the most out of lifeStrengthen your leadership toolkitPractice and apply systems thinking to plan for change📺 Watch the full playlist on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLh9mgdi4rNezZEnhZC8dS3AvTnzOiB0Ij🎓 Enroll on Coursera for assessments and a certificate: https://www.coursera.org/learn/connected-leadership🌐 Explore more learning opportunities on Yale Online: https://online.yale.edu/courses/connected-leadership Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices