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Leveraging Your Leadership Self

Personal Identity and Behavioral Empathy

Nouman Ashraf

This course lays the foundations for building stronger, more inclusive leadership practices by first considering why equity, diversity, and inclusion are crucial for effective leadership. Using the Emancipatory Leadership Development Model, the course then guides you in exploring how your leadership strengths and personal identity can be understood and harnessed in pursuit of inclusion. This forms the basis for developing deeper behavioral empathy — a core leadership capability for promoting inclusive organizational outcomes.

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Learning objectives

  • The crisis of credibility in leadership and its relevance for inclusive leadership practices.
  • Your leadership strengths and how these can be used in fostering edi, particularly as a leader.
  • The emancipatory leadership development model and how your identity impacts your approach to leadership.
  • The different vectors of identity, the identity matrix, and skills to apply them to your own identity.
  • Behavioral empathy and how it can deepen your impact as a leader and assist in conflict resolution.

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Teaches a model for developing strong leadership that includes understanding your strengths as a leader, how to approach leadership with empathy, and how to be inclusive
Uses a model for developing leadership practices that are more inclusive and equitable
Develops your behavioral empathy, which is a leadership capability for promoting more inclusive organizational outcomes
Provides an exploration of the crisis of credibility in leadership and its relevance to the development of inclusive leadership practices
Helps you gain a deeper understanding of your own leadership strengths and how to use them to promote equity, diversity, and inclusion
Guides you in understanding different aspects of your identity and how they impact your leadership approach

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Review Core Leadership Concepts
Strengthen your foundation by reviewing key leadership concepts and theories to enhance your understanding of the course material.
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  • Review your notes or textbooks from previous leadership courses.
  • Read articles or books on contemporary leadership trends.
  • Attend webinars or workshops related to leadership fundamentals.
Identify a Leadership Mentor
Seek guidance and support from an experienced leader to accelerate your leadership growth journey.
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  • Identify potential mentors within your network.
  • Reach out to them and express your interest in mentorship.
  • Establish clear goals and expectations for the mentoring relationship.
Join a Leadership Discussion Group
Engage in discussions and share experiences with other professionals to expand your leadership knowledge and network.
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  • Research online or local leadership discussion groups.
  • Join a group that aligns with your interests.
  • Actively participate in discussions and share your perspectives.
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Follow Online Leadership Development Courses
Supplement your learning by exploring online resources and tutorials to further your leadership knowledge and skills.
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  • Search for reputable online platforms or MOOCs offering leadership development courses.
  • Choose a course that aligns with your learning needs and objectives.
  • Complete the course modules and engage in discussion forums to enhance your understanding.
Read: 'The Courage to Lead' by David Novak
Learn about different frameworks for understanding leadership models and how your own experiences shape your leadership journey.
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  • Read the chapters 1-5.
  • Identify the key points in each chapter.
  • Reflect on how the concepts relate to your own leadership experiences.
Volunteer for a Leadership Development Program
Gain practical leadership experience and contribute to your community by volunteering for leadership roles.
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  • Research local organizations that offer leadership development programs.
  • Identify a program that aligns with your interests and goals.
  • Apply for the program and actively participate in volunteer activities.
Create a Leadership Values Poster
Connect your personal and professional values to your leadership identity by creating a visual representation of your core values.
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  • Brainstorm a list of your personal and professional values.
  • Choose the values that are most important to you as a leader.
  • Design a poster that visually represents your values.
Practice Empathy through Role-Playing
Develop your ability to understand and relate to others by practicing empathy through role-playing scenarios.
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  • Identify common workplace conflict scenarios.
  • Role-play these scenarios with a partner.
  • Practice active listening and empathy techniques.

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Effort
2 to 4 hours per week for 4 weeks
Level
Introductory
Via
edX
Institution
University of Toronto
Instructor
Nouman Ashraf
Session
June 1, 2024 - May 30, 2025
Language
English
Transcript
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Good to know
Teaches a model for developing strong leadership that includes understanding your strengths as a leader, how to approach leadership with empathy, and how to be inclusive
Uses a model for developing leadership practices that are more inclusive and equitable
Develops your behavioral empathy, which is a leadership capability for promoting more inclusive organizational outcomes
Provides an exploration of the crisis of credibility in leadership and its relevance to the development of inclusive leadership practices
Helps you gain a deeper understanding of your own leadership strengths and how to use them to promote equity, diversity, and inclusion
Guides you in understanding different aspects of your identity and how they impact your leadership approach
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