ADLP 8101 The Flourishing Leader: Cultivating Well-being and High Performance

Among the top capabilities of leaders today is the ability to create work environments and conditions in which all may flourish. Flourishing is a holistic framework for well-being; a vital component of which is caring relationships with people and communities. Human flourishing embraces shared humanity. Hence, a vital ingredient of flourishing is inclusion, the central learning component of this course. A flourishing organization is one that has a clear purpose, a positive culture, and a drive for innovation and growth. Flourishing requires a humanistic approach to leadership; one in which organizations not only are oriented toward driving results but are focused on the people who produce those results, with an emphasis on the dignity of each person. In this course, students will learn how to engage in a process of mutual discovery and dialogue to learn about others' values and uncover shared experiences.