Activities are due by 11:59 p.m. (ET) Sunday of the assigned week.

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Lesson 1: Introduction to the Course and the Nature of Leadership

Readings:	Course Syllabus Lesson 1 Commentary Textbook 1: Chapter 1 Introduction (pp. 1–26) Building Blocks for Teams: Student Tips
Activities:	Complete the Personal Blog Activities: Blog Setup and Introduction and Add your URL to the Classmate Blogs URL List page. Participate in An Experience in Leading Discussion. Complete Leadership Competency Inventory (LCI). Upload Getting to Know Each Other introductory video to Bongo. Complete Lesson 1 Personal Reflection Action Plan. Complete Lesson 1 Reading Quiz.

Lesson 2: Developing Leadership Competencies

Readings:	Lesson 2 Commentary Textbook 1: Chapter 3 Skills Approach (pp. 56–83) Textbook 2: Introduction (pp. 11–16; PDF) Section I: Plan Your Career (pp. 17–34; PDF) McCrimmon, M. (2010). A new role for management in today’s post-industrial organization. Ivey Business Journal. Retrieved from https://iveybusinessjournal.com/publication/a-new-role-for-management-in-todays-post-industrial-organization/ Stark, P., & Flaherty, J. (2014). Understanding the changing role of supervision. Amherst, MA: HRD Press. Retrieved from https://downloads.hrdpressonline.com/files/2520140326130045.pdf Petrie, N. (2014). Future trends in leadership development. Center for Creative Leadership. Retrieved from https://eli-leader.com/pdfs/FutureTrendsLdshpCCL.pdf Reams, J. (2009). Immunity to change: A report from the field. Integral Review, 5(1), 170–182. Retrieved from integral-review.org/issues/vol_5_no_1_reams_immunity_to_change_a_report_from_the_field.pdf
Videos:	The RSA. (2013, July 10). The further reaches of adult development—Robert Kegan. Retrieved from youtu.be/BoasM4cCHBc BCODN. (2012, July 21). An evening with Robert Kegan and immunity to change. Retrieved from youtu.be/FFYnVmGu9ZI Tippet, K. (2014, May 29). Ellen Langer: Science of mindlessness and mindfulness. Retrieved from onbeing.org/programs/ellen-langer-science-of-mindlessness-and-mindfulness/
Activities:	Complete Vertical Development and Immunity of Change Blog Post. Complete Preliminary Personal Development Plan, including initiating FeedForward Activity. Complete Lesson 2 Personal Reflection Action Plan. Complete Lesson 2 Reading Quiz.

Lesson 3: Emotional Intelligence and Leadership

Readings:	Lesson 3 Commentary Textbook 1: Chapter 2 Trait Approach (pp. 27–55) Textbook 2: Section II: Study the 5 Competency Clusters and the 35 Competencies, Competency Cluster A: Resources Management (pp. 35–68; PDF) Emmerling, R. J., & Goleman, D. (2003). Emotional intelligence: Issues and common misunderstandings. The Consortium for Research on Emotional Intelligence in Organizations, 1–32. Retrieved from www.eiconsortium.org/pdf/EI_Issues_And_Common_Misunderstandings.pdf Goleman, D. (2004). What makes a leader? Harvard Business Review.*** Sheldon, O. J., Dunning, D., & Ames, D. R. (2014). Emotionally unskilled, unaware, and uninterested in learning more: Reactions to feedback about deficits in emotional intelligence. Journal of Applied Psychology, 99(1), 125–137. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0034138 Cherry, K. (2017). Overview of emotional intelligence. Retrieved from https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-emotional-intelligence-2795423
Videos:	Big Think. (2012, April 23). Daniel Goleman introduces emotional intelligence. Retrieved from http://youtu.be/Y7m9eNoB3NU Yale University. (2013, October 30). Emotional intelligence: From theory to everyday practice. Retrieved from http://youtu.be/e8JMWtwdLQ4
Activities:	Complete Losing it, Emotionally. Complete EI Competency Assessment Report. Complete Lesson 3 Personal Reflection Action Plan. Complete Lesson 3 Reading Quiz.

Lesson 4: The Leader as Communicator

Readings:	Lesson 4 Commentary Textbook 2: Section II: Study the 5 Competency Clusters and the 35 Competencies, Competency Cluster B: Professional Competence (pp. 69–106; PDF) Clark, D. (2015). Communication and leadership. Retrieved from http://www.nwlink.com/~donclark/leader/leadcom.html Myatt, M. (2012). 10 communication secrets of great leaders. Retrieved from https://www.forbes.com/sites/mikemyatt/2012/04/04/10-communication-secrets-of-great-leaders/#42d7516322fe Self-Awareness LLP. (2013). Understanding the Johari Window model. Retrieved from http://www.selfawareness.org.uk/news/understanding-the-johari-window-model Nash, S., & Bolin, C. (2003). Teamwork from the inside out fieldbook: Exercises and tools for turning team performance inside out (pp. 13–42). Palo Alto, CA: Davies-Black Publishing. (E-Reserve)
Videos:	Keirsey Personality Types: Portriat of an Artisan (YouTube Video, 2:34) Keirsey Personality Types: Portriat of an Idealist (YouTube Video, 2:09) Keirsey Personality Types: Portriat of a Guardian (YouTube Video, 2:40) Keirsey Personality Types: Portriat of a Rational (YouTube Video, 2:45)
Activities:	Complete Communication Skills or Practices. Complete Leaders' Communication Practices Blog Post. Complete Lesson 4 Personal Reflection Action Plan. Complete Lesson 4 Reading Quiz.

Lesson 5: Advanced Interpersonal Skills for Leaders

Readings:

Lesson 5 Commentary Goleman, D., & Boyatzis, R. (2009). Social intelligence and the biology of leadership. Infonomics, 23(1), 28–32. Retrieved from http://ezaccess.libraries.psu.edu/login?url=https://search.proquest.com/docview/751528029?accountid=13158 Yukl, G., & Gardner, W. (2020). Chapter 6 Power and Influence Tactics. Leadership in Organization (pp. 138–171). (E-Reserve) Gallo, A. (2015). How to build the social ties you need at work. Harvard Business Review.***

Activities:

Participate in Social Intelligence and Leadership Discussion. Complete Interpersonal Conflict or Negotiation Report. Complete Leadership and Influence Team Case Part 1: The Case Situation. Post initial reply (one per Leadership and Influence Teams group) in Leadership and Influence Case Part 2: The Case Discussions Complete Lesson 5 Personal Reflection Action Plan. Complete Lesson 5 Reading Quiz.

Lesson 6: Leading Others: Leadership Theories

Readings:	Lesson 6 Commentary Textbook 1: Chapter 4 Behavioral Approach and Chapter 5 Situational Approach (pp. 84–131) Textbook 2: Section II: Study the 5 Competency Clusters and the 35 Competencies, Competency Cluster C: Supervisory Management (pp. 107–170; PDF) Goffee, R., & Jones, G. (2000). Why should anyone be led by you? Harvard Business Review.***
Videos:	Christianity 9 to 5. (2013, August 17). Ten leadership theories in five minutes. Retrieved from youtu.be/XKUPDUDOBVo Laura Morris. (2010, May 31). 40 leader speeches in 2 minutes. Retrieved from youtu.be/mQerL6YmxR8
Activities:	Participate in Leadership and Positive Influence Case Study Part 2: The Case Discussions. Complete Leadership and Influence Part 3: The Final Case Report. Complete Reflection on Leadership Theories and Approaches. Complete Lesson 6 Personal Reflection Action Plan. Complete Lesson 6 Reading Quiz.

Lesson 7: Leadership and Human Performance Management (HPM): Elements and Best Practices

Readings:

Lesson 7 Commentary Textbook 1: Chapter 6 Path-Goal Theory (pp. 132–156) Textbook 2: Section II: Study the 5 Competency Clusters and the 35 Competencies, Competency Cluster D: Organizational Leadership (pp. 171–238; PDF) Yukl, G., & Gardner, W. (2020). Case American Financial Corporation. Leadership in Organization (pp. 282–283). (E-Reserve) MacMillan, A. (2006). Raising the bar on performance management: Best practices to optimize performance reviews and goal management. Retrieved from web.archive.org/web/20160328022333/http://www.successfactors.com/static/docs/HRComBestPracticesRaisingTheBar_SuccessFactorsWP.pdf

Activities:

Participate in Case Analysis Discussion: Playing in the Orchestra. Complete Dealing with Performance Deficiencies Blog Post. Upload Managing Human Performance Best Practices Presentation to Bongo. Complete Lesson 7 Personal Reflection Action Plan. Complete Lesson 7 Reading Quiz.

Lesson 8: Leadership and Human Performance Management: Employee Motivation and Engagement

Readings:	Lesson 8 Commentary Textbook 1: Chapter 7 Leader-Member Exchange Theory (pp. 157–184) Yukl, G., & Gardner, W. (2020). Selection from Chapter 4 (Psychological Empowerment up to Summary, Leadership in Organization (pp. 97–101). (E-Reserve) Lombardi, M. (2011). The engagement-performance equation. Aberdeen Group. (Reading online) Amabile, T., & Kramer, S. J. (2007). Inner work life: Understanding the subtext of business performance. Harvard Business Review. *** Wright, T. A. (2010). Much more than meets the eye: The role of psychological well-being in job performance, employee retention and cardiovascular health. Organizational Dynamics, 39(1), 13–23. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.orgdyn.2009.10.009 Porath, C. L., & Pearson, C. M. (2010). The cost of bad behavior. Organizational Dynamics, 39(1), 64–71. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.orgdyn.2009.10.006 Thorn, A., MacLeod, M., & Goldsmith, M. (2007). Peer coaching overview. Retrieved fromhttps://www.marshallgoldsmith.com/articles/peer-coaching-overview/ Amabile, T., & Kramer, S. J. (2012). How leaders kill meaning at work. McKinsey Quarterly, 1, 124–131. Palmer, B. R., & Gignac, G. (2012). The impact of emotionally intelligent leadership on talent retention, discretionary effort and employment brand. Industrial and Commercial Training, 44(1), 9–18. https://doi.org/10.1108/00197851211193372 (E-Reserve)
Videos:	Greater Good Science Center. (2011, June 20). Barbara Fredrickson: The positivity ratio. Retrieved from youtu.be/_hFzxfQpLjM Alanis Business Academy. (2013, October 14). Introduction to equity theory: The impact of perception on employee motivation. Retrieved from youtu.be/_kMBILOXsZ8
Activities:	Participate in High Performance, High Engagement Work Climates Discussion. Participate in Case Analysis Discussion: Taking on Additional Responsibility. Review and provide feedback for fellow learners' Managing Human Performance Best Practices Presentations in Bongo. Complete Lesson 8 Personal Reflection Action Plan. Complete Lesson 8 Reading Quiz.

Lesson 9: Inclusion and Multicultural Leadership

Readings:	Lesson 9 Commentary Textbook 1: Chapter 12 Inclusive Leadership (pp. 322–351) Chapter 14 Gender and Leadership (pp. 394–421) Earley, P. C., & Mosakowski, E. (2004). Cultural intelligence. Harvard Business Review.*** Tetenbaum, T., & Laurence, H. (2011). Leading in the chaos of the 21st century, Journal of Leadership Studies, 4(4), 41–49. https://doi.org/10.1002/jls.20191 Mortensen, M. (2015). A first-time manager’s guide to leading virtual teams. Harvard Business Review.*** Ramirez, C.D. (2013) Strategic alliances. [Presentation slides.] Retrieved from http://www.slideshare.net/kriss883/strategic-alliance-17964181?related=1
Videos:	OurRegionsBusiness. (2014, March 17). Generations, Inc.: Managing for generational change in the workplace. Retrieved from http://youtu.be/CjfFAW9B2kQ TEDx Talks. (2016, August 23). The XYZ strategies for succeeding in a multi-generational world. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rhbD-OSoEI Ryan Jenkins. (2017, July 30). Who are the generations? Retrieved from http://youtu.be/IYOeDIOxKjc Jubilee. (2018, May 25). Millennials and baby boomers seek to understand each other. Retrieved from http://youtu.be/D1eB--DsKfI
Activities:	Complete Cross-Cultural Leadership. Complete Cultural Intelligence. Complete Leading in Times of Chaos Blog Post. Complete Lesson 9 Personal Reflection Action Plan. Complete Lesson 9 Reading Quiz.

Lesson 10: Leading Change and Innovation

Readings:	Lesson 10 Commentary Textbook 1: Chapter 8 Transformational Leadership (pp. 185–220) Bridges, W. (2009). Navigating the transitions of change. Retrieved from http://www.strategies-for-managing-change.com/william-bridges.html (The Managing Transitions summary has imbedded videos to explain the model.) Ford, J. D., & Ford, L. W. (2010). Stop blaming resistance to change and start using it. Organizational Dynamics, 39(1), 24–36. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.orgdyn.2009.10.002 Kets de Vries, M. F. R. (2015, Jan. 20). Assessment: How Resilient  Are You? Harvard Business Review. https://hbr.org/2015/01/assessment-how-resilient-are-you Asch, S. (2016, March 10). The 5 Charateristics of Resilient People. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/5-characteristics-resilient-people-sandy-asch Suares, F. F. & Montes, J. S. (2020, Nov-Dec). Building Organizational Resilience. Harvard Business Review. https://hbr.org/2020/11/building-organizational-resilience
Videos:	TEDx Talks. (2012, October 17). Igniting creativity to transform corporate culture: Catherine Courage at TEDx Kyoto 2012. Retrieved from youtu.be/01Y7qlPFpqw Teams should view this before finishing scripts and PowerPoint slides.
Activities:	Complete Transitions Theory Paper. Complete Resilience Self-Assessment. Complete Lesson 10 Personal Reflection Action Plan. Complete Lesson 10 Reading Quiz.

Lesson 11: Problem Solving and Decision Making: Models and Applications

Readings:	Lesson 11 Commentary Textbook 1: Chapter 15 Leadership Ethics (pp. 421–460) Mulder, P. (2012). Kepner Tregoe method. Retrieved from www.toolshero.com/problem-solving/kepner-tregoe-method/ Weick, K. E., & Sutcliffe, K. M. (2007). Managing the unexpected: Resilient performance in an age of uncertainty (2nd ed.). San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass. Read the Preface and Chapter 1: Managing the Unexpected: What Business Can Learn from High-Reliability Organizations. (E-Reserve)
Videos:	The Canadian Management Center. [CdnMgmtCtr]. (2011, July 20). Creative problem solving process. Retrieved from http://youtu.be/oqwoOpO-4k0 MIT. [MIT OpenCourseWare]. (2014, May 12). Problem solving process. Retrieved from http://youtu.be/Zg6wQdMFO2c Gemba Academy. (2015, December 3). Learn Toyota’s 8 step practical problem solving methodology. Retrieved from http://youtu.be/gd3uUl2fFPA Shiran Feder. (2013, April 17). Apollo 13, From problem to solution. Retrieved from http://youtu.be/egWvQuT5TCU Movieclips. (2017, August 3). Apollo 13 (1995) Duct tape and cardboard scene. Retrieved from http://youtu.be/f6F6MzMT2g8 VelactionVideos. (2009, July 23). 5 whys root cause analysis problem solving tool. Retrieved from http://youtu.be/zvkYFZUsBnw
Activities:	Complete Technology Impact Interview Part 1: Goal Identification and Group Decisions. Complete Problem-Solving Application. Complete Lesson 11 Personal Reflection Action Plan. Complete Lesson 11 Reading Quiz.

Lesson 12: Problem Solving and Decision Making: Thinking Skills

Readings:	Lesson 12 Commentary Textbook 1: Chapter 13 Followership (pp. 352–393) Facione, P. A. (2015). Critical thinking: What it is and why it counts. Retrieved from https://www.insightassessment.com/Resources/Importance-of-Critical-Thinking/Critical-Thinking-What-It-Is-and-Why-It-Counts Harris, R. (2018). Introduction to creative thinking. Retrieved from https://www.virtualsalt.com/introduction-to-creative-thinking/ Puccio, G. J., Mance, M., Switalski, L. B., & Reali, P. R. (2012). Creativity rising: Creative thinking and creative problem solving in the 21st century. Buffalo, NY: ICSC Press. Read Chapter 1 and Part 2 (i.e., Chapters 5 and 6, pp. 41–50). (E-Reserve) Weick, K. E., & Sutcliffe, K. M. (2007). Managing the unexpected: Resilient performance in an age of uncertainty (2nd ed.). San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass. Read Chapter 7: How to Manage Mindfully (pp. 139–147). (E-Reserve) Parke, M. R., Seo, M.-G., & Sherf, E. N. (2015). Regulating and facilitating: The role of emotional intelligence in maintaining and using positive affect for creativity. Journal of Applied Psychology, 100(3), 917–934. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0038452
Videos:	Teachphilosophy. (2012, December 26). What is critical thinking. Retrieved from youtu.be/9oAf3g5_138 The Canadian Management Center. [CdnMgmtCtr]. (2012, October 25). Critical thinking—An essential leadership skill. Retrieved from youtu.be/Od8lKgaHczI (You can skip the first 3.5 minutes, which provide instructions for webinar participation.) LearningTechnologies. (2013, March 28). Tony Buzan (mind mapping) how to make the most of your creative mind. Retrieved from youtu.be/8HwxX1JYqLg TEDx Talks. (2014, September 3). The science of improving your brain’s creativity: Nick Skillicorn, TEDxDurhamUniversity. Retrieved from youtu.be/y44GBM99JOA TEDx Talks. (2012, June 28). 7 steps of creative thinking: Raphael DiLuzio at TEDxDirigo. Retrieved from youtu.be/MRD-4Tz60KE
Activities:	Complete Technology Impact Interviews Part 2: Contacts, Scheduling, and Questions. Complete Position Paper on Critical Creative Thinking. Complete Lesson 12 Personal Reflection Action Plan. Complete Lesson 12 Reading Quiz.

Lesson 13: Leadership and Contemporary Technologies and Course Summary

Readings:	Lesson 13 Commentary Textbook 1: Chapter 11 Adaptive Leadership (pp. 285–321) Textbook 2: Section II: Study the 5 Competency Clusters and the 35 Competencies, Competency Cluster E: Technical Acumen (pp. 239–258; PDF) Section III: Build Your Competence (pp. 259–264; PDF) Waller, S. (2012, February 10). Leaders with technology [Blog post]. Retrieved from https://www.simonwaller.com.au/leaders-with-technology/ McGonagill, G., & Doerffer, T. (2010). The leadership implications of the evolving web. Bertelsemann Stiftung. Preface (pp. 3) (E-Reserve) Executive Summary (pp. 9–16) (E-Reserve) Chapter 1 (pp. 17) (E-Reserve) Chapter 3, Section 3.1.2 (pp. 39–49) (E-Reserve) Burrus, D. (2014). The Internet of things is far bigger than anyone realizes. Wired. Retrieved from http://www.wired.com/insights/2014/11/the-internet-of-things-bigger/ Tech Target (2012). Internet of things. Read article and watch the video by Dr. John Barrett (TEDxCIT October 9, 2012. (17.06). Thompson, D. (2015). A world without work. The Atlantic Monthly. Retrieved from https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2015/07/world-without-work/395294/
Videos:	TopKambo Tech. (2015, June 2). Top 10 innovations technology 2015 & 2016. Retrieved from youtu.be/36bF2zN4lFs Microsoft Office 365. (2015, March 10). Productivity future vision (2015). Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-tFdreZB94 Mehryar S. (2015, February 26). Microsoft's productivity future vision. Retrieved from www.youtube.com/watch?v=WafhSzGqplI M2M Alliance. [M2M Alliance e.V.]. (2015, September 16). M2M Summit 2015: Dr. Kai Daniel—Internet of things in smart grid. Retrieved from http://youtu.be/QGncoHPEBN0
Activities:	Complete Opportunities (Benefits) & Challenges (Risks) Blog Post Complete Technology Impact Interviews Part 3: Summary and Descriptive Information Complete FeedForward Activity. Complete Lesson 13 Personal Reflection Action Plan (Final Submission). Participate in Goodbye Post discussion. Complete Lesson 13 Reading Quiz.