- inclusion
- diversity
- Communication
- Creative Writing
- Leadership
Storying the Self for Leadership and Creativity Specialization
Storytelling for Leadership & Creative Expression. Explore leadership skills through reflection on life experiences, practice giving and receiving feedback, and deepen active listening skills!
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What you will learn
Reflect on how our own life experiences and identities have shaped us as leaders and creators.
Analyze the nuanced contexts of race, gender, class, and how these impact our positions as leaders and creators towards equity and inclusion.
Engage active listening towards others’ life stories with empathy and curiosity.
Ask for and receive feedback on our work.
Skills you will gain
About this Specialization
Applied Learning Project
Final course projects are peer review assignments where you will get to practice developing and polishing stories from your life experiences for creative expression and for leadership contexts. You'll get to ask for, receive, and give feedback on your work and the work of peers, a key skill in collaborative work environments.
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Hands-on Project
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Earn a Certificate
When you finish every course and complete the hands-on project, you'll earn a Certificate that you can share with prospective employers and your professional network.

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