Leadership is generally defined as the ability to guide, direct, or influence people; the ability to inspire confidence and support among the people who are needed to achieve organizational goals; or an act that causes others to act or respond in a shared direction (Moodie, 2016). It is both an art and a science that encompasses balancing relationship and interpersonal skills with technical skills and principles (CSTE, 2021). In this course, participants will learn the introduction to different leadership theories, apply leadership qualities to engage with stakeholders, and describe power in a leadership framework. 

Leadership Theory 101

By the end of the lesson, participants will be able to:

1. Define three types of leadership theories. 
2. Compare and contrast strengths and areas of improvement of five leadership styles.

Qualities of a Leader
By the end of the lesson, participants will be able to:

1. Describe five core attributes of an effective leader. 
2. Identify at least three leadership qualities. 
3. Discuss and apply at least three methods for stakeholder engagement.

Leadership and Power

By the end of the lesson, participants will be able to:

1. Compare motivation and inspiration. 
2. Describe three types of outcomes stemming from leadership influence. 
3. Describe the five types of power as sources of leadership influence. 
4. Describe how empowerment strategies can influence a leader's power. 

This training series was funded by CDC Cooperative Agreement No: 1 NU38OT000297-03-00. The contents of this training are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of CDC.

Competencies:

• 4.3 – Community Partnership Skills – Participates in emergency management for public health emergencies
• 5.5 – Management and Finance Skills – Manages human capital
• 6.1 – Leadership and Systems Thinking Skills – Applies the organization's vision and program goals in all epidemiologic activities
• 6.2 – Leadership and Systems Thinking Skills – Engages in change management
• 6.4 – Leadership and Systems Thinking Skills – Manages workforce development
• 7.2 – Policy Development and Program Planning Skills – Evaluates programs, policies, services, laws, and organizational performance
• 7.3 – Policy Development and Program Planning Skills – Engages in organizational strategic planning
• 7.4 – Policy Development and Program Planning Skills – Applies principles of ethical and legal practice to epidemiologic activities, data analysis, assessment, and dissemination