This course examines the history of leadership theory within the modern discipline of leadership, and also explores the philosophical origins of essential leadership theories. In addition, this course requires students to recognize and analyze leadership styles of legendary human and literary leaders, just as it emphasizes practices necessary for successful, sustainable leadership in the age of accelerations.

Upon Completion of This Course, Students Will Be Able to:
• Identify leadership theories and their philosophical origins.
• Articulate the advantages and drawbacks of each theory from the viewpoints of all organizational constituents, including leaders and followers.
• Analyze how leadership as an entity and a discipline has evolved, especially in the Western world.
• Recognize leaders’ governance styles as manifested by their decision making and behavior and analyze the effects of these styles on all constituents related to the leaders’ organization.
• Demonstrate the ability to think critically about traits essential to ethical, responsible, and successful leadership in the age of accelerations.