Values, Purpose And Ethical Leadership Identity
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Values, Purpose And Ethical Leadership Identity
This course is part of Modern Leadership: Styles And Real-World Application Specialization
Instructor: The Expert Academy
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What you'll learn
Apply purpose-driven leadership approaches to set direction and align teams.
Use structured tools to improve decision-making, problem-solving and goal execution.
Demonstrate emotional intelligence, mentoring and influencing skills to strengthen leadership impact.
Skills you'll gain
- Decision Making
- Communication
- Organizational Leadership
- Systems Thinking
- Influencing
- Complex Problem Solving
- Mentorship
- Problem Solving
- Leadership Development
- Strategic Leadership
- Leadership and Management
- Emotional Intelligence
- Empathy & Emotional Intelligence
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Team Leadership
- Business Leadership
- Leadership
- Team Collaboration
- Executive Presence
- Goal Setting
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April 2026
14 assignments
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There are 7 modules in this course
This course focuses on how to lead with purpose, make better decisions and influence outcomes in complex environments. You’ll learn how to define clear direction, set effective goals and apply structured approaches to decision-making and problem-solving.
You’ll also explore how emotional intelligence, mentoring and psychological insight support strong relationships and leadership impact. By the end of this course, you’ll be able to apply practical leadership strategies, which improve performance, strengthen trust and help you lead with confidence.
This module introduces how vision, purpose and mission shape leadership direction and organisational alignment. You will explore how clear intent drives behaviour, decision-making and long-term performance. By applying practical frameworks, you will learn how to define and communicate a compelling direction that motivates people and creates shared focus across teams.
What's included
9 videos3 readings2 assignments
9 videos•Total 45 minutes
- The Benefits Of True Vision And Mission•5 minutes
- Your Employees With Vision And Mission•7 minutes
- Elevating Your Vision And Mission•9 minutes
- Writing Your Mission Statement•6 minutes
- Testing Your Vision And Mission•4 minutes
- Introducing Your Vision And Mission•3 minutes
- Integrating Your Vision And Mission In Strategy•3 minutes
- Integrating Your Vision And Mission In Marketing•4 minutes
- Integrating Your Vision And Mission In Operations•3 minutes
3 readings•Total 30 minutes
- Lesson Descriptions: Vision, Purpose And Mission•10 minutes
- Worksheets: Leadership Vision, Purpose And Mission•10 minutes
- Project: Craft Your Organisation’s Vision And Mission•10 minutes
2 assignments•Total 60 minutes
- Leadership Vision And Purpose Knowledge Check•30 minutes
- Applying Leadership Vision And Purpose•30 minutes
This module focuses on translating purpose into structured, actionable goals. You will learn how to set purpose-led objectives that guide performance and maintain focus over time. The module explores practical goal-setting techniques that help leaders prioritise effectively and ensure consistent progress.
What's included
8 videos3 readings2 assignments
8 videos•Total 41 minutes
- Why Does Your Business Exist?•7 minutes
- How Goal Setting Affects Your Outcomes And Successes•7 minutes
- Defining Success: What Does Success Mean To You?•5 minutes
- Analysing Your Current Situation•4 minutes
- Making Sure Goals Align With Purpose•5 minutes
- How To Organise And Categorise Your Goals For Maximum Productivity•4 minutes
- Integrating Goals Into Your Business: Tools, Techniques & Software•5 minutes
- Reviewing & Optimising Goals•4 minutes
3 readings•Total 30 minutes
- Lesson Descriptions: Purpose-Led Goal Setting•10 minutes
- Worksheet: Purpose-Led Goal Setting And Planning•10 minutes
- Project: Create Your Business Growth Strategy Using Goal Setting •10 minutes
2 assignments•Total 60 minutes
- Goal Setting Knowledge Check•30 minutes
- Applying Goal Setting And Planning•30 minutes
This module explores how leaders make effective decisions in complex and uncertain environments. You will learn structured approaches to problem-solving, risk assessment and decision-making that improve clarity and consistency. The focus is on balancing speed with quality while maintaining confidence under pressure.
What's included
6 videos3 readings2 assignments
6 videos•Total 38 minutes
- Understanding Prioritisation In Leadership•8 minutes
- The Eisenhower Matrix: A Proven Prioritisation Framework•9 minutes
- The ABCDE Method: Simplifying Task Prioritisation•8 minutes
- Balancing Urgency And Importance•5 minutes
- Overcoming Common Prioritisation Challenges•5 minutes
- Building A Culture Of Strategic Prioritisation•4 minutes
3 readings•Total 30 minutes
- Lesson Descriptions: Decision Making And Problem Solving•10 minutes
- Worksheet: Decision Making And Problem Solving•10 minutes
- Project: Problem-Solving Strategy Reflection•10 minutes
2 assignments•Total 60 minutes
- Decision Making Knowledge Check•30 minutes
- Applying Decision Making And Problem Solving•30 minutes
This module develops your ability to lead with emotional intelligence and build strong, trust-based relationships. You will explore how self-awareness, empathy and communication influence leadership effectiveness. The module focuses on managing emotions, improving interactions and strengthening interpersonal impact.
What's included
6 videos3 readings2 assignments
6 videos•Total 40 minutes
- Introduction To Emotional Intelligence In Customer Service And Sales•6 minutes
- Emotional Intelligence, Customer Service And Sales•9 minutes
- Customer Service And Emotional Triggers•9 minutes
- Emotional Intelligence And Rapport Building•5 minutes
- The Benefits Of Emotional Intelligence To Customer Service•6 minutes
- How To Develop Self-Awareness And Emotional Intelligence•6 minutes
3 readings•Total 30 minutes
- Lesson Descriptions: Emotional Intelligence And Relationship Management•10 minutes
- Worksheet: Emotional Intelligence And Relationship Building•10 minutes
- Project: Building Emotional Intelligence In Customer Interactions•10 minutes
2 assignments•Total 60 minutes
- Emotional Intelligence Knowledge Check•30 minutes
- Applying Emotional Intelligence And Relationship Skills•30 minutes
This module introduces key psychological principles that underpin influence and behaviour in leadership contexts. You will learn how to understand motivation, shape behaviour and influence outcomes without relying on authority. The focus is on using insight-driven approaches to guide teams effectively.
What's included
6 videos3 readings2 assignments
6 videos•Total 41 minutes
- Introduction: Psychological Dynamics Of Power And Influence•9 minutes
- Leadership Through The Lens Of Social Psychology•6 minutes
- Psychological Strategies For Persuasive Communication•6 minutes
- Psychological Underpinnings Of Leadership Styles•6 minutes
- Cultural Psychology In Leadership•6 minutes
- Psychological Dimensions Of Ethical Leadership And Social Responsibility•8 minutes
3 readings•Total 30 minutes
- Lesson Descriptions: Influence And Leadership Psychology•10 minutes
- Worksheets: Psychological Insights For Influence•10 minutes
- Project Title: Create Your Own Leadership Influence Strategy•10 minutes
2 assignments•Total 60 minutes
- Influence And Leadership Psychology Knowledge Check•30 minutes
- Applying Influence And Psychological Leadership•30 minutes
This module focuses on mentoring and coaching as core leadership capabilities. You will learn how to support development, build confidence and empower others to perform at their best. The module explores practical techniques for guiding conversations and creating growth-focused relationships.
What's included
7 videos3 readings2 assignments
7 videos•Total 44 minutes
- Introduction•5 minutes
- Mentoring Mindset•7 minutes
- Working With A Mentee•8 minutes
- Setting Mentor Goals•6 minutes
- Mentee Mindset•7 minutes
- Mentee Progress•6 minutes
- Self Development Roadmap •5 minutes
3 readings•Total 30 minutes
- Lesson Descriptions: Mentoring And Coaching•10 minutes
- Worksheet: Mentoring And Development Planning•10 minutes
- Project: Mentor Reflection And Action Plan •10 minutes
2 assignments•Total 60 minutes
- Mentoring And Coaching Knowledge Check•30 minutes
- Applying Mentoring And Coaching Skills•30 minutes
This module strengthens your ability to influence others and lead with presence. You will explore how communication, credibility and consistency shape leadership impact. The focus is on building influence that drives engagement, alignment and sustained performance across teams.
What's included
6 videos3 readings2 assignments
6 videos•Total 39 minutes
- Introduction And What It Means To Be An Influential Leader •7 minutes
- How to Be More Influential As A Leader •10 minutes
- Influential Leadership Models•8 minutes
- Honesty, Integrity And Ethics•5 minutes
- Influencing And Positivity •5 minutes
- Networking To Influence•5 minutes
3 readings•Total 30 minutes
- Lesson Descriptions: Influence, Networking And Leadership Presence•10 minutes
- Applying Influence And Psychological Leadership•10 minutes
- Project: Practise Positive Leadership Influence•10 minutes
2 assignments•Total 60 minutes
- Influence And Leadership Knowledge Check•30 minutes
- Applying Influence And Leadership Presence•30 minutes
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