University of Colorado Boulder

Leading Oneself with Self-Knowledge

Ron Duren Jr.

Instructor: Ron Duren Jr.

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

73 reviews

Beginner level

Recommended experience

2 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Describe the importance of self-awareness and create a plan to parctice and habitualize it.

  • Describe how intentional change theory operates and how effective implementation of this theory can drive behavior change

  • Understand what factors shape and influence our worldview and how we react

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15 assignments

Taught in English

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This course is part of the Principles of Leadership: Leading Oneself Specialization
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There are 5 modules in this course

Every flight begins with pre-checks—and awareness is your first instrument. This week, you’ll build the foundation of self-leadership by developing habits of curiosity about your own thoughts, motivations, and behaviors. You’ll explore self-awareness, situational awareness, and social awareness to better understand how you show up in the world. By the end, you’ll begin tuning your internal instruments to navigate leadership with greater clarity and confidence.

What's included

5 videos6 readings3 assignments

Now that your instruments are calibrated, it’s time to understand what kind of aircraft you’re flying. This week, you’ll identify your core strengths, values, and unique superpowers—the traits that give you lift when used with intention. While we’ll acknowledge your weaknesses, the goal isn’t to fix everything—it’s to fly smarter by leaning into what already works. By the end, you’ll begin designing a strengths-based strategy for how you lead yourself and others.

What's included

2 videos2 readings3 assignments

This week, you’ll map your internal cockpit—exploring how your self-concept shapes your behavior and decisions. Through intentional change theory, you’ll examine your ideal self, real self, and ought self, then contrast them with your narrative and future selves. These models will help you clarify who you are, who you’ve been, and who you’re becoming. By the end, you’ll design your own high-performance alter ego—a mindset tool elite performers use to lead with intention under pressure.

What's included

3 videos2 readings3 assignments

Every pilot knows that managing fuel is just as important as watching the clock. This week, you’ll learn why energy—not time—is your most critical resource for sustained performance and personal effectiveness. You’ll also discover your natural rhythms and identify when you work best, so you can align high-focus tasks with high-energy windows. By the end, you’ll begin designing your day like a seasoned aviator—maximizing output without burning out.

What's included

2 videos2 readings3 assignments

In our final week, you’ll learn how your internal “navigation system” shapes the way you see the world—and how others experience you. Mental models, cognitive biases, and unconscious patterns act like filters on your windshield, sometimes distorting reality without you realizing it. You’ll uncover the hidden mechanics behind perception and decision-making, and how they influence your leadership. With this awareness, you’ll begin to fly with clearer vision—more grounded, more curious, and more equipped to lead with perspective.

What's included

4 videos2 readings3 assignments

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This course is part of the following degree program(s) offered by University of Colorado Boulder. If you are admitted and enroll, your completed coursework may count toward your degree learning and your progress can transfer with you.¹

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Ron Duren Jr.
University of Colorado Boulder
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