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University of Colorado Boulder

Leading Oneself with Self-Knowledge

Before we can lead others well, we must first learn to lead ourselves well. Knowing thyself is the starting point on this journey. In this course, you will come to understand the importance of three forms of awareness, craft a personal identity, gain understanding of how you work best, learn to be strategic with your time and energy, manage cognitive biases, mental models and better understand your worldview. This course can be taken for academic credit as part of CU Boulder’s Master of Engineering in Engineering Management (ME-EM) degree offered on the Coursera platform. The ME-EM is designed to help engineers, scientists, and technical professionals move into leadership and management roles in the engineering and technical sectors. With performance-based admissions and no application process, the ME-EM is ideal for individuals with a broad range of undergraduate education and/or professional experience. Learn more about the ME-EM program at https://www.coursera.org/degrees/me-engineering-management-boulder.

Status: Decision Making
Status: Cognitive flexibility
BeginnerCourse37 hours

Featured reviews

MD

5.0Reviewed May 4, 2023

This was an incredible course. I found it challenging and rewarding. I have started to implement lessons learned already.

HG

5.0Reviewed Dec 26, 2022

Great learning module. Relevant information that can be used in the real world scenario.

WW

5.0Reviewed Mar 5, 2026

Really gives you the introspect of learning about yourself. I really enjoyed this class.

JP

4.0Reviewed Oct 10, 2023

Very good, lots of helpful info. FYI- there's a lot more reading than verbal instruction

BE

5.0Reviewed Apr 5, 2023

learning this course provide one with essential skills uch as emotional intelligence, decision-making , confidence, active listening which are important in every specs of life

FS

5.0Reviewed Dec 6, 2023

perfect course that covered many important concepts

EE

5.0Reviewed Sep 15, 2025

Love the entire Leading Oneself Specialization. I thought I was in tune with all the topics but I learned so much and at the perfect time! Highly Recommend!

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