PSYC4023 - Psychology of a Leader

Credits: 3

Students investigate figures of a true leader through discovering the ontic self of an individual, psychological archetypes, and the transformational process from a manager to a true leader. Students explore the purpose of leading self and others by utilizing intelligence, the benefits of measuring and determining leadership archetypes, and, psychological techniques and approaches to self-discovery of true leadership potential. Creating a personal leader psyche and mapping the organizational psyche are discussed. By examining the topic of a leader’s psyche and intelligence as the psychological foundation of an individual, students may better understand reasons behind behaviors, thinking, actions, and feelings in the workplace.