LPS 5133 - Leading and Serving for the Public Good (3)

This course equips those who wish to serve the public good by providing individual leadership development within historical and theoretical contexts. The course explores seminal readings on leadership to create a core understanding of theory and history, while offering theory-to-practice assignments that demonstrate how service and leadership work in our own worlds. Emphasis is placed on equipping students to lead and serve from within any organizational position and with or without formal authority. Students will develop individual leadership approaches based on personal experiences, values, and knowledge of the best in leadership thought and action. Coursework will include written analysis, individual reflection, small-group work, and case-in-point explorations related to current leadership challenges faced by seminar participants.