EXL 802 Leadership: Historical & Contemporary Perspectives
This course explores historical and contemporary leadership theories. Students examine social, political, and cultural contexts as contributing factors in developing leadership perspective. Particular emphasis is directed toward contemporary culture and its influence on evolving leadership views. Servant and transformational leadership perspectives are emphasized as appropriate approaches for leading modern organizations. Students examine underlying principles of leadership including values, beliefs, and organizational culture. The focus is on personal mastery as students move to develop their informed personal leadership plans.