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Online Course

Lead Like A President

3 Pillars of Reagan Leadership For High School and Middle School

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Course Overview

Ronald Reagan Center for Leadership Development-College Scholarship Application Bundle

President Ronald Reagan exemplified effective leadership through his exceptional communication skills, pragmatic approach to complex situations and a clear vision for the future. This course will explore the real world ways President Reagan utilized these and other leadership characteristics in historic and real-world situations and give participants the opportunity to consider ways they can apply President Reagan's strategies to enhance their own leadership experiences.

What you'll learn

  • Leadership Skills
  • Effective Communication Skills

Curriculum

3 Lessons
  • 1
    Reagan and Gorbachev talking near fireplace.

    Building Bridges: The Power of Face to Face Diplomacy in Leadership

    This lesson explores President Ronald Reagan's skillful use of face-to-face diplomacy, highlighting how personal interactions were key to advancing his foreign policy objective

  • 2
    Ronald Reagan giving a speech in front of the American Flag

    Decisive Leadership: Lessons from Reagan's Bold Decisions

    This lesson examines President Ronald Reagan's decisive leadership style, which helped him make bold and clear decisions during his time in office. His ability to act confidently, even in tough situations, shows that effective leaders need to be decisive to guide their teams and achieve goals.

  • 3
    Ronald Reagan's white house diaries for the day of 01-12-1989

    The Power of Restraint: Mastering Leadership Through Thoughtful Action

    This lesson examines President Ronald Reagan's restraint, showing how he carefully chose when to act or hold back in key moments. His leadership reveals that knowing when not to act can be as important as taking action, teaching us that patience and self-control are essential traits of leadership.