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Course Description

Women Lead empowers authentic, courageous leaders to thrive amid complexity and change. This six-week hybrid program enables transformational learning by nurturing the unique strengths of women leaders. Rooted in research and real-world leadership expertise, experts from the Warren Bennis Leadership Insights help build your capabilities through innovative frameworks, self-reflection and its supportive cohort. Your journey begins with Leader Identity (Module 1), where you’ll explore and refine your authentic leadership style. Gain clarity about your strengths, develop a more profound sense of purpose, and learn to embrace the many ways you can assume a leadership role. Next, in Risk, Resilience, and Confidence (Module 2), you’ll master the tools to face uncertainty, take bold risks, and foster resilience for yourself and your team. Finally, in Navigating Tensions (Module 3), you’ll explore the art and science of balancing complex and competing demands, leveraging both/and thinking to make more innovative and impactful decisions.

Learner Outcomes

1. Embrace your leader identity by reflecting on personal leadership experiences, overcoming societal and internal barriers, and defining a unique leadership vision.
2. Communicate with confidence by mastering body language, refining writing and speaking habits, and banishing self-limiting behaviors.
3. Build resilience by addressing risk, practicing emotional adaptability, and cultivating supportive networks of mentors, sponsors, and allies.
4. Apply both/and thinking to navigate tensions, such as work-life balance, innovation vs. efficiency, and self vs. others, enabling more sustainable, creative solutions.

Who Should Register?

This course is ideal for professional women aspiring to elevate their leadership, expand their impact, and harness their unique strengths amid the challenging dynamics of modern organizations and life.
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Section Title
Women Lead: Nurturing Your Leadership Power
Section Schedule
Feb 17, 2025 to Mar 28, 2025
Type
Online, self-paced
Duration
Feb 17, 2025 to Feb 28, 2025
Type
Blended
Days
F
Time
9:00AM to 10:30AM
Duration
Feb 28, 2025 to Mar 28, 2025
Type
Online, self-paced
Duration
Mar 03, 2025 to Mar 14, 2025
Type
Online, self-paced
Duration
Mar 17, 2025 to Mar 28, 2025
Course Schedule
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Total Hours
4.5
Location
  • Cincinnati Innovation District
Delivery Options
Blended  
Cost
Course Fee $1,125.00
Potential Discount(s)
Instructors
Required Software
This course uses Canvas, the University of Cincinnati's learning management system, which requires DUO two-factor authentication. - Canvas Access: If you already have UC credentials, you will be able to access your course on Canvas once the instructor publishes it. - New to UC? You will receive an email with your UC credentials within 3 days of registration. Please check your registration receipt for additional information. - Two-Factor Authentication (DUO): UC requires DUO two-factor authentication to access the UC network, Canvas, and other tools on personal devices. More detailed instructions for setting up DUO and using Canvas will be available in your learner portal after registration.
Section Notes

The asynchronous online portions will be held as follows: Module 1: 2/17 -2/28.; Module 2: 3/3 -3/14; Module 3: 3/17-3/28.  

The synchronous portion will be held from 9 am to 10:30 am EST on 2/28, 3/14, and 3/28. Participants can join in-person at the 1819 Innovation Hub or online via Zoom. 

Warren Bennis Leadership Institute

Inspired by the legacy of Warren Bennis, UC’s 22nd president and “The Father of Leadership,” the Warren Bennis Leadership Institute empowers students, UC alumni and professional/community members to believe in their potential to lead, preparing individuals to better themselves, their workplace and their community. 

 

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