Lead Self is the foundational-level leadership course required for all functional pathways. The course focuses on manage your mindset, behaviors, and workplace relationships to help you stand out in your organization and in your industry as a leader. Whether you're on the management track or you're an individual contributor, authors and leadership experts Lisa Earle McLeod and Elizabeth Lotardo can help you take charge of your own learning. They explain when and where you need to be leading yourself, as well as how to track your goals, take charge of your own development, and even give yourself a performance review. Plus, learn tips for motivating yourself, leading your peers, and managing your boss.

The self-paced online training (OLT) course is delivered through LinkedIn Learning in MyDSCU.  To successfully complete the course, participants must complete all videos, chapter quizzes, the final exam with 70 percent or higher.

Upon course completion, participants will receive an email from CSOD with links to the course evaluation and certificate of completion. Feedback collected will be used to enhance future iterations of the course.