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Charlene Garrett, Executive Coach and Assistant Director of the Warren Bennis Institute discusses the value of LEAD: Nurturing Your Leadership Power.

Course Description

LEAD equips you to thrive amid complexity and change. This nine-week hybrid course enables transformational learning by nurturing the unique strengths of 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.

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Course Outline

February 13, 2026: Orientation

March 6, 2026: Session 1- Identity

March 27, 2026: Session 2- Confidence

April 17, 2026: Session 3- Navigating Tensions

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 professionals who aspire 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
LEAD: Nurturing Your Leadership Power
Section Schedule
Feb 13, 2026 to Apr 17, 2026
Type
Online Live
Days
F
Time
12:00PM to 12:30PM
Duration
Feb 13, 2026
Type
In-Person
Days
F
Time
9:30AM to 11:30AM
Duration
Mar 06, 2026
Type
In-Person
Days
F
Time
9:30AM to 11:30AM
Duration
Mar 27, 2026
Type
In-Person
Days
F
Time
9:30AM to 11:30AM
Duration
Apr 17, 2026
Course Schedule
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Total Live Hours
6.0
Location
Delivery Format
Blended  
Cost
Course Fee $1,250.00 Click here to get more information
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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 can access your course on Canvas once the instructor publishes it. *New to UC? You will receive an email with your UC credentials within 7 business 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

Online Modules

Module 1: 02/13 - 03/05

Module 2: 03/06 - 03/26

Module 3: 03/27 - 04/17

In-Person Sessions

Participants will join in person at the 1819 Innovation Hub.

Mar 06  |  9:30 am to 11:30 am EST 

Mar 27  |  9:30 am to 11:30 am EST 

Apr 17  |  9:30 am to 11:30 am EST 

Total time commitment of the course is estimated to be 10-12 hours over 9 weeks.

Please note that Canvas access will not be immediately available. Upon registration, a receipt will be emailed with additional information regarding Canvas access.

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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