Authority, Authenticity, and Agency in Leadership Course

Create Clarity. Build Trust. Empower Ownership. Strong leadership requires more than having the authority to make decisions. It requires knowing when to provide direction, how to lead in alignment with your values, and when to create space for others to take ownership. The Authority, Authenticity, & Agency Self-Paced eLearning Course helps educational administrators explore three interconnected pillars of effective leadership. Through practical strategies, reflection activities, real-world scenarios, and leadership tools, participants will examine how they exercise authority, build credibility and trust, and create conditions where employees feel empowered to contribute, make decisions, and take meaningful ownership of their work. Throughout the course, participants will consider an essential leadership balance: When should I direct, when should I coach, and when should I empower others to lead? Three Pillars of Effective Leadership Authority: Create Clarity & Accountability Authenticity: Build Trust & Credibility Agency: Empower Ownership & Growth By the end of this course, learners will be able to: Recognize and intentionally use different forms of leadership authority Balance authority with trust, collaboration, and employee agency Establish clear expectations and strengthen accountability Align leadership behaviors and decisions with core values Build credibility through authentic and consistent leadership Use coaching strategies to develop employee confidence and ownership Create opportunities for others to contribute and exercise sound judgment Apply authority, authenticity, and agency together when navigating leadership decisions and challenges Target Audience: Designed for current and aspiring educational leaders, including District and school administrators, Superintendents, Principals, Assistant Principals, Directors, Coordinators, Instructional and organizational leaders, aspiring administrators, and other professionals responsible for leading and developing teams. Format: Self-paced eLearning course with interactive knowledge checks and real-world scenarios. The estimated time to take the course is 60 minutes. Your course access includes three downloadable leadership resources designed to move learning from reflection into practical application: Authority Scenario Plan Values & Action Rating Exercise Leadership Alignment Tool A completion certificate is available after completing the course. Single-User License Purchase of this self-paced eLearning course provides access for one individual learner only. Course access and included digital resources are intended for the registered user's personal, non-commercial use and may not be shared, copied, redistributed, resold, or provided to others. Organizations wishing to provide course access to multiple staff members must purchase a license for each individual learner. Bring Learning to Your Whole Team Looking to provide professional learning opportunities for multiple staff members? A CESA 6 Learning Collective Subscription gives your organization access to our growing catalog of self-paced professional learning courses, all through one convenient subscription. Empower your team to explore relevant learning opportunities, build new skills, and continue their professional growth throughout the subscription period. Start a Conversation with us to discover the right Learning Collective option for your team.