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      IBM

      Solving Problems with Creative and Critical Thinking

      Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Creative Problem-Solving, Creative Thinking, Root Cause Analysis, Professional Development, Critical Thinking, Analysis, Personal Development, Decision Making

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      652 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Yale University

      The Science of Well-Being for Teens

      Skills you'll gain: Positivity, Mental Health, Optimism, Goal Setting, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Growth Mindedness, Stress Management, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Empowerment, Behavioral Health, Psychology, Mindfulness, Social Skills, Decision Making

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      767 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Good with Words: Speaking and Presenting

      Skills you'll gain: Tactfulness, Public Speaking, Storytelling, Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Communication, Cognitive flexibility, Presentations, Ingenuity, Interpersonal Communications, Communication Strategies, Constructive Feedback, Empathy, Composure, Social Skills, Professionalism, Active Listening, Optimism, Creativity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      333 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Empathy for Self and Others

      Skills you'll gain: Empathy, Compassion, Emotional Intelligence, Social Skills, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Professional Development, Active Listening, Leadership, Mindfulness

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      31 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Strategic Management for Churches

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Planning, Business Metrics, Culture, Business Priorities, Leadership, Performance Metric, Performance Measurement, Goal Setting, Communication

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of North Texas

      Management Foundations in the Hospitality Industry

      Skills you'll gain: Hospitality Management, Hospitality, Employee Training, Human Resources Management and Planning, Performance Appraisal, Leadership and Management, Team Motivation, Training Programs, Human Resources, Customer experience improvement, Recruitment, Employee Performance Management, Human Resource Strategy, Legal Risk, Employee Onboarding, Talent Acquisition, Job Analysis, Interviewing Skills

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      81 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Washington

      Speaking to persuade: Motivating audiences with solid arguments and moving language

      Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Storytelling, Driving engagement, Communication Strategies, Action Oriented, Constructive Feedback, Non-Verbal Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      341 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The State University of New York

      تطوير تميزك المهني والتدريب الذاتي

      Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Training and Development, Lifelong Learning, Strategic Decision-Making, Professional Development, Personal Development, Performance Measurement, Self-Awareness, Benchmarking, Organizational Skills, Portfolio Management, Gap Analysis, Goal Setting

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      34 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Neuroscience of Leading High-Performance Teams

      Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Team Leadership, Leadership, Team Performance Management, Team Building, Storytelling, Coaching, Employee Coaching, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Goal Setting, Employee Engagement, Collaboration, Safety Culture, Influencing, Neurology, Psychology

      Build toward a degree

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      59 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Habilidades gerenciales: Proyecto final

      Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Organizational Strategy, Leadership and Management, Strategic Leadership, Performance Management, Business Strategy, Business, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Goal Setting, Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      283 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Comunicación, experimentación y aprendizaje en liderazgo

      Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Team Management, Social Skills, Leadership, Empathy, Conflict Management, Personal Development, Social Media, Systems Thinking, Communication, Active Listening

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      561 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      أسرار النجاح في العمل | Secrets of Success at Work

      Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Enthusiasm, Productivity, Self-Starter, Initiative and Leadership, Professional Development, Leadership, Business Ethics, Positivity, Personal Attributes, Mental Concentration

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      100 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular leadership development courses

    • Solving Problems with Creative and Critical Thinking: IBM
    • The Science of Well-Being for Teens: Yale University
    • Good with Words: Speaking and Presenting: University of Michigan
    • Empathy for Self and Others: Arizona State University
    • Strategic Management for Churches: Duke University
    • Management Foundations in the Hospitality Industry: University of North Texas
    • Speaking to persuade: Motivating audiences with solid arguments and moving language: University of Washington
    • تطوير تميزك المهني والتدريب الذاتي: The State University of New York
    • The Neuroscience of Leading High-Performance Teams: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Habilidades gerenciales: Proyecto final: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

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