Exercising Leadership: Foundational Principles

The course was amazing. It helped me understand about how to speak in public, how to write in a more effective leader. I also learned about how to be a good leader, and how to take into consideration the needs of different parties.

[Exercising Leadership] changed the way I'm approaching my next leadership challenge. I strongly suggest to anyone who works with other people to take this course.

This course had a real impact on humanizing leadership for me. You don't have to carry it all alone, you can do mistakes and be open. Also, it reminded me the importance of leaning on each other.

Being part of the Harvard global community of learners means connecting with a diverse group of individuals who share a common goal of growth and development. It’s not just about gaining knowledge from world-class professors like Professor Ronald Heifetz, but also about learning from the experiences, perspectives, and challenges of fellow learners from around the world. It’s an opportunity to collaborate, exchange ideas, and challenge myself in ways I wouldn’t be able to in a local environment.

The course made me see many important things to achieve objectives, the necessary tools, mutual help between colleagues, managing situations and differentiating moments of emotionality and rationality. Knowing how to find one, take care of oneself, and then help the other, is to adapt in each area and lead with courage.

Having had the opportunity to take a course at the greatest university in the world (in my opinion), is a source of pride. I can only imagine when I share the certificate with the Harvard logo on my Linkedin. Wow... I have no words.

Being part of the Harvard global community of learners is incredibly meaningful to me. It’s not just about the knowledge I gain; it’s the connection to a network of people who are all passionate about making a difference. ... Knowing that I'm learning alongside people from all over the world who are going through similar experiences gives me a sense of reassurance and strength. It reminds me that I’m part of something bigger, and it pushes me to keep pushing forward, not just for myself but for the impact I want to make in the world.

This was, without a doubt, one of the most enriching experiences of my life between the ages of 19 and 20 — and since I turn 20 this week, that makes this achievement even more special! 🎉 I’m extremely grateful to have learned from some of the best professors, had access to high-quality academic content, and experienced studying at one of the most prestigious institutions in the world.