Discover the critical importance of self-leadership in this foundational course. Designed for leaders at all levels, this program emphasizes the necessity of leading oneself with clarity and intention to effectively lead others.
Key Learnings:
- Self-Awareness: Enhance your understanding of your leadership strengths and weaknesses.
- Intentionality: Learn to plan and act with purpose, improving your leadership impact.
- Self-Management: Develop strategies to manage personal traits that could impede your effectiveness.
- Self-Assessment Tools: Utilize four distinct tools to gain insights into your leadership style.
- Self-Leadership Cycle: Apply this model to continually refine your leadership practice.
Please note that there is an optional paid assessment embedded within the course at a cost of $35 USD. Bruce Avolio’s Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire (MLQ) and Authentic Leadership Styles (ALQ) assessment is not essential; however, using the questionnaire is strongly encouraged. It is a peer-reviewed, psychometrically validated self-assessment tool for leadership practices and personal attributes. This program can be engaged profitably without utilizing it, but participants will have one less perspective for personal reflection.
About Rev. Dr. Peter Coutts
Peter has been an ordained minister of The Presbyterian Church in Canada for 34 years. He has served four congregations and in one regional position: in Sidney BC (as a church planter), London ON and Calgary AB. In Calgary Peter was for 13 years the Lead Pastor of St. Andrew's Presbyterian--a congregation of 800 people. Over the years Peter has also held leadership roles regionally and nationally in his denomination, as well as acting as a consultant in about 50 critical incident or congregational change initiatives.
Peter's passion for organization development was ignited through his D.Min. studies at McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago, where he went on to be an adjunct professor teaching courses in understanding congregations and leading change in the doctoral program. Since graduation motivation psychology and its application to organizational change has been his ongoing academic pursuit. Peter was privileged to receive a research grant from the Louisville Institute provided to “academic practitioners” to “support the intellectual work of pastoral leaders who have the capacities for research, teaching, and writing that can reach broad audiences.” The grant allowed him to take a sabbatical in 2009 to begin working on
Choosing Change.
Peter has been engaged across North America as a speaker and workshop leader. In addition Peter is a Certified Executive Coach of the International Coach Federation, holding an ACC accreditation.
About Ministry Forum
Ministry Forum is a space where faith, community, and leadership converge. We are a vibrant and inclusive online platform hosted by Knox College, University of Toronto, dedicated to serving current and aspiring Christian ministry leaders. Our community is as diverse as the ministries we represent, encompassing students, alumni, pastors, psychotherapists, chaplains, and those passionate about spreading the Good News in whatever ministry context they find themselves.
Our identity is rooted in the belief that ministry is not a solitary journey; it's a collective effort. We are a fellowship that values authenticity, fosters connections, and celebrates diversity. Here, you'll find a safe space to explore, share, and grow in your faith, leadership, and ministry.
Our mission is to empower ministry leaders to thrive. We do this by curating valuable resources, facilitating thought-provoking discussions, and offering spaces to gather both online and in person. Through recommended reading, podcasts, the curation of lifelong learning opportunities, and much more, we hope to provide our community with a wealth of insights to enhance their ministry.
