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LEAP Module 1: Foundations of Leadership
Includes a Live Web Event on 09/10/2026 at 6:00 PM (EDT)
Module 1
Foundations of Leadership
Establishing Leader Identity & Leadership Mindset
Level: Foundational (Entry-Level)
CEUs: 0.15
Session Description
This session establishes the foundation for leadership effectiveness by helping participants define their leadership identity, values, and mindset. Participants will explore the difference between positional authority and leadership influence, while developing clarity around how their beliefs, decision-making patterns, and locus of control shape their leadership behavior. The session introduces practical tools for delegation, ownership, and accountability to support early leadership success.
Learning Objectives
Participants will:
- Define core leadership principles and differentiate leadership from positional authority.
- Explain how leadership identity, values, and beliefs influence delegation, empowerment, and decision-making behaviors.
- Apply a delegation framework to clarify ownership, decision rights, and accountability within their teams.
- Analyze how internal vs. external locus of control influences leadership effectiveness and resilience.
- Develop a personal leadership philosophy and action plan to guide future leadership behavior.
Core Frameworks & Models
■ Growth Mindset
■ Leader Identity Development Model
■ Internal vs External Locus of Control
■ Delegation Framework (Situational Delegation)
■ Leadership Influence vs Authority Model
Practical Tools
■ Leadership Values Mapping Exercise
■ Delegation Clarity Tool
■ Ownership vs Control Decision Grid
■ Personal Leadership Philosophy Worksheet
Live Session Activities
■ Leadership identity reflection
■ Delegation scenario exercise
■ *Case study: "Promoted without leadership training"
Asynchronous Learning
The purpose of this month’s asynchronous learning assignment is to deepen self-awareness and begin translating leadership concepts into real-world leadership behaviors.
Expected Outcomes
Participants will:
■ Articulate a clear personal leadership philosophy
■ Demonstrate intentional delegation in a real scenario
■ Increase awareness of how mindset influences leadership effectiveness
■ Begin building a repeatable leadership practice habit Reflection Exercise
• Leadership identity journal prompt:
“What kind of leader do I want to become?”
Dr. Chandra Richardson
Executive Director
People Program
Dr. Chandra Richardson is the Executive Director of People Program and a Professor of Psychology and Sociology at Southern University. With more than 17 years in higher education and a decade of nonprofit innovation, she leads strategic initiatives in leadership development, community engagement, and holistic support systems, successfully launching transformative programs in education, health, and social justice that uplift underserved communities.
A respected panelist and guest speaker for universities and Fortune 500 companies alike, Dr. Richardson delivers cutting-edge workshops and keynotes on leadership mindset, authentic leadership, team building, and organizational dynamics. Her dynamic presentations are rooted in actionable frameworks developed from her dual role as an executive and professor, combining strategic insight with the authentic resilience of her native New Orleans.
Dr. Richardson's work is a testament to the power of integrating academic rigor with on-the-ground compassion. She demonstrates how faith, compassion, and unwavering commitment can catalyze profound change, ensuring every individual and team leaves equipped with the blueprint to build their leadership and reach their highest potential.
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