The New Psychology of Leadership

This course focuses on the importance of cultivating group identity and a sense of "us" for leaders to be more effective. It examines a range of theories and practices related to group identity, motivation and power, authority and legitimacy, justice and fairness, and followership and charisma. The course teaches students how to create, champion, and build a group identity to cultivate the power of "us" in their leadership practices. Through seminars, group activities, reflective assignments, and final projects and presentations, students will gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence to become effective leaders and change-makers.

This class will be completely online, with class meetings conducted via Zoom and learning activities conducted through Canvas. The faculty will offer alternative assignments if conditions or illness prevent students from accessing our synchronous sessions, which will allow students to earn comparable credit.