Individual Leader Development – This category focuses on tools and resources designed for self-assessment and the development of core leadership skills. Addresses leadership in normal times and during and after crisis. Tools include: webinars, teaching models, worksheets and videos
Global Engagement and Inclusion – This category includes resources that address leadership in a global context, focusing on cultural awareness, bias reduction and communication across groups. Tools include webinars, worksheets and videos
Leadership Theories and Foundational Concepts – This category revolves around the theories and foundations that drive effective leadership. Tools include videos.
Guest Speakers and Leadership Lessons – This section features talks from various leaders offering real-world perspectives and practical advice. Tools include videos, webinars and notes
Ethical Leadership – This category is dedicated to resources that explore ethical decision-making, moral courage and character in leadership. Media types include: videos, case studies, modules, worksheets
Team & Organizational Leadership – Resources for building high-performance teams, managing conflict, creating a positive organizational culture and improving communication. Resources include worksheet and modules.
Faculty and Staff – This category is designed to help educators integrate leadership development into their courses and programs. Resources include: webinars, worksheets, role plays, class activities
For Sports Leaders – This section touches upon subjects such as team building, conflict management and leadership within a sports context. Resources include: worksheets and presentations.
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Individual Leader Development
This category focuses on tools and resources designed for self-assessment and the development of core leadership skills.
Media Types: Webinars, Teaching Modules, Worksheets and Videos
| Videos | Description |
|---|---|
| Video: ACLC Assessment Program Overview | Overview of the Allegacy Center for Leadership and Character Assessment System |
| Video: ACLC Leadership and Character (LCA-Self) Outbrief | Leadership and Character Assessment (LCA – self) – assessment outbrief |
| Video: ACLC Leadership and Character (LCA-Peer) Outbrief | Leadership and Character Assessment (LCA – peer) – peer assessment outbrief |
| Video: ACLC Team Member Assessment (TMA) Outbrief | Leadership and Character Assessment (TMA) – Team Member Assessment outbrief |
| Video: ACLC Team Processes Assessment (TPA) Outbrief | Leadership and Character Assessment (TPA) Assessment outbrief. |
| Video: ACLC LCA-Peers STP Outbrief Video | Leadership and Character Assessment LCA-Peers STP oubrief |
| Video: ACLC LCA-Peers MBA Outbrief Video | Leadership and Character Asessment LCA-Peers MBA Outbrief |
| Video: Communication Considerations for Leaders | Discusses communication considerations for leaders |
| Video: Leadership and Formal and Informal Leaders | Provides overview of formal and informal leaders |
| Creating Strategic Clarity in Your Organization, with ACLC Executive Affiliate Pete Watson | Discusses how strategic clarity can help guide and organization in complex and changing times |
| Leadership with Patti Shields, Executive Vice President, New York & Co. | Provides leadership insights with the focus on international retail including industry trends in marketing, distribution, and supply chain management |
| The Character Edge — Leading and Winning with Integrity | Former West Point Superintendent and USMA psychology professor discuss character and its application |
| Student Athlete Leadership Panel | Panelists discuss leadership lessons learned |
| Dean’s Leadership Panel: A Conversation About Leadership | A conversation about leadership and the leadership philosophies of special guest leaders |
| Modules | Description |
|---|---|
| Developing a Leadership Philosophy Interactive Module | Used to create a disciplined leadership philosophy |
| Power and Influence Interactive Module | Explores what gives us the power to influence other people’s behavior? What tactics do we use? |
| Emotional Intelligence Interactive Module | Explores components of emotional intelligence, assess your own and how to build your emotional intelligence |
| Resilience Interactive Module | Demonstrates resilience and post adversity growth in individuals and organizations to enhance leader development using research-based theory and real world practice |
| Worksheets | Description |
|---|---|
| ACLC – Developing a Leadership Philosophy Worksheet | 20 minute activity for developing a leadership philosophy |
| Individual Leader-Development-Action-Plan-Worksheet | 10 minute activity for use with goal setting and timeline for leader development action plan |
| Guidelines for Furthering Leadership Development | 10 minute read to review how to take charge of leadership development based on assessment feedback |
| Reflection for Assessment Results Worksheet | 10 minute read on how to use the assessment feedback report to generate action items for leader development |
| Performance Feedback Preparation and Observer Worksheet | 10 minute read to prepare for an individual performance coaching session separate from assessments. |
| Leader Development Journey Line Worksheet | Map important people, events and experiences that shaped you as a leader. |
| ACLC Discover your Purpose Worksheet | |
| ACLC Discover your Values Worksheet | Analyze your core values as they relate to your three “selves” – work, family and weekend. |
| ACLC Sample Values List | |
| Coaching Session Process-Worksheet for Coaches | Outlines steps for coaches to follow during a coaching session. |
| ACLC-Coaching Session Preparation Checklist for Coaches | Checklist to be used to conduct and/or review a coaching session. |
| Leader Development Coaching Module | Overview of coaching program benefits and related processes. |
| Leader Development Journey Line Worksheet Jan_26 | Practical exercise to understand people, events and experiences that shape you as a leader. |
| Webinars | Description |
|---|---|
| Webinar: Crisis is an Opportunity for Change | Discusses how leaders can bring about adaptive, positive change in a crisis |
| Webinar: Leading to Promote Post Adversity Growth | Teaches how to facilitate growth while leading through crisis |
| Webinar: Unboss Your Leadership to Motivate Others | Explores the concept of unbossed leadership style and its links to increased motivation and performance |
| Webinar: Speak Up or Shut Down with John J. Sumanth, Ph.D. | Examines leaders’ roles in shaping a psychologically safe climate and discuss steps leaders can take to generate higher quality employee voice |
| From the Field to the Boardroom A Unified Playbook for Leadership | Dave Clawson, former Wake Forest men’s football coach and executive affiliate for the Allegacy Center of Leadership and Character, breaks down his decades-long leadership journey. He shares his thoughts on developing a proactive leadership process through failure and action. |
Global Engagement and Inclusion
This category includes resources that address leadership in a global context, focusing on cultural awareness, bias reduction and communication across diverse groups. Tools include webinars, worksheets and videos.
| Webinars | Description |
|---|---|
| Webinar: Tools to Reduce Biases, Prejudices, and Discrimination in Teams and Organizations in a Global Environment | Introduces three leadership tools to to assist in reducing biases, prejudices, and discrimination in teams and organizations in the global community |
Webinar: Global Engagement Framework Tools – Part 3 | Explores the Global Engagement framework and tools individuals can use to enhance their self awareness and actions regarding global awareness |
| Worksheets | Description |
|---|---|
| Global Group Attitude Mapping Worksheet17Sep20 | Use to record thoughts and beliefs regarding group(s) of people in your organization, assess thoughts and how your behavior toward those groups is impacted and determine what future actions can you take with this group. |
| Advocate Role Play Scenarios 17Sep20 | Advocate role play exercise |
| AdvocateRolePlayObserver Feedback Sheet11Aug20 | Use worksheet to provide participants feedback on their advocate communication skills |
| Videos | Description |
|---|---|
| Video: Global Engagement Tools | Introduces three tools used to enhance global inclusion |
| Video: Tools to Reduce Biases and Prejudices at Team Level | Discusses tools used to reduce biases and prejudices at team level |
Leadership Theories and Foundational Concepts
This category revolves around the theories and foundations that drive effective leadership.
Media types: videos
| Videos | Description |
|---|---|
| Video: ACLC Equity Theory of Motivation | Equity theory of motivation is about fair treatment |
| Video: ACLC Goal Setting Theory of Motivation | Leader and team member establish a partnership in setting performance goals |
| Video: ACLC Two Factor Theory of Motivation | Two Factor theory discusses what truly motivates employees |
| Video: ACLC Self-Determination Theory of Motivation | Internal theory of motivation |
| Video: ACLC Transformational Leadership Theory | Transforming the people by the leaders discussing purpose, values and vision |
| Video: ACLC Servant Leadership Theory | Philosophy where leader gains a sense of purpose by developing their people and having a service mindset |
| Video: Social Exchange Leadership- Transactional Leadership Theory | Most prevalent leadership theory seen in any organization. The motivating force is rewards. |
| Video: Shared Leadership Theory | Theory whereby all team members are treated as leaders which empowers and motivates them |
| Video: Leader-Member Exchange (LMX) Theory | Theory that involves establishing a high quality relationship with the leader |
| Video: Ethical Leadership Theory | Motivation is based on the desire to lead and act with integrity |
| Video: Learning Theory | Also known as reinforcement theory meaning the participants seek out rewards and try to avoid negative responses |
| Video: Expectancy Theory | Individuals are motivated by belief that their effort will lead to desired outcomes |
Guest Speakers and Leadership Lessons
This section features talks from various leaders offering real-world perspectives and practical advice.
Media types: include videos, webinars and notes.
| Videos | Descriptions |
|---|---|
| ACLC Guest Speaker: Billy Prim, Leadership Lessons | Billy Prim, Executive Chairman of the Board, Primo, discusses key leadership lessons: learning, authenticity, disciplined life, resilience. |
| Guest Speaker Jeff Triplette, ACLC Executive in Residence | Jeff Triplette discusses how real leaders have character. |
| Guest Speaker Bailey Stinson, Brand Manager Renfro | Discussion of ethical leadership, moral awareness. Shares experiences as an entry level business leader. |
| Guest Speaker Barbara Dower, Executive Coach and Facilitator (Part 1) | Barbara Dower gives examples of real leadership lessons learned. |
| Guest Speaker Barbara Dower, Executive Coach and Facilitator (Part 2) | Barbara Dower gives examples of real leadership lessons learned. |
| Guest Speaker Lee Colan, Author, The Five Coaching Habits of Excellent Leaders | Lee Colon teaches the five coaching habits of successful leaders. |
| Guest Speaker Major General Tracy Thompson | Major General Tracy Thompson discusses how to be successful while leading a team at the same time. |
| Guest Speaker Katie Wang, Client Development Manager, Inmar | Inmar’s Katie Wang discusses her experience in sales and the conflict that can arise when team members prioritize profit over what is best for the client. |
| Guest Speaker: Skip Brown, Assistant Athletic Director, Wake Forest University | Assistant Athletic Director at WFU talks about using skills honed in the sports world in business and leadership. |
| Guest Speaker: Christopher Colenda, MD | Discussion on character, being a decision-making leader, and the consequences of making decisions. |
| Guest Speaker: John Allison, former CEO and President, Cato Institute | Explores three key virtuals: purpose, self esteem and reason. |
| Guest Speaker: Cody Hoyt, Co-Owner, Mrs. Pumpkin’s | Provides insight into friction points that entry and mid-level leaders face. |
| Guest Speaker: Melvin Scales, Executive Vice President, Meridian Resources | What leadership style is comfortable for you? And what are the pros and cons of each. Scales discusses his style which is servant leadership. |
| Guest Speaker: Patricia Shields | Patricia Shields speaks as a leader in the retail industry. |
| Guest Speaker: Andy Backus, Chief Executive Officer, Bahnson (morning session) | Andy Backus discusses an ethical dilemma in his business. |
| Guest Speaker: Andy Backus, Chief Executive Officer, Bahnson (evening session) | Andy Backus discusses an ethical dilemma in his business. |
| Guest Speaker: Billy Prim, Founder, Primo Water | Billy Prim shares his thoughts on leadership and character. |
| Worksheet | Description |
|---|---|
| Prim- 5 Lessons for Life and Leadership Discussion Notes | Discussion notes from video with Billy Prim |
Ethical Leadership
This category is dedicated to resources that explore ethical decision-making, moral courage and character in leadership.
Media types include: videos, case studies, modules, worksheets
| Videos | Description |
|---|---|
| Video: ACLC Ethical Leadership Theory | Pat Sweeney provides overview of Ethical Leadership Theory |
| Video: ACLC Moral Strengths | Pat Sweeney provides overview of moral strengths |
| Video: ACLC Ethical Decision Action Model Overview | Pat Sweeney provides overview of Ethical Decision Action Model |
| NEW! ACLC Ethical Decision Action Model (EDAM) Analysis Worksheet | Worksheet to support understanding of Ethical Decision Action Model |
| ACLC Ethical Considerations Using AI in Organizations | Explores the ethical AI challenges facing organizations |
| Case Studies | Description |
|---|---|
| EDAM Google in China Interactive Case | Ethical Decision-Making in Action Tool |
| NEW! Apple vs FBI Case 2023 | Ethical Decision-Making in Action Tool |
| NEW! FTX Crypto Currency Case | Ethical Decision-Making in Action Tool |
| NEW! Elon Musk and Twitter Case | Ethical Decision-Making in Action Tool |
| NEW! Nikola Case | Ethical Decision-Making in Action Tool |
| EY Ethics Cheating Case | Ethical Decision-Making in Action Tool |
| Boeing Case | Ethical Decision-Making in Action Tool |
| Nike Case | Ethical Decision-Making in Action Tool |
| Uber Crisis Timeline | Ethical Decision-Making in Action Tool |
| Wells Fargo Crisis Timeline | Ethical Decision-Making in Action Tool |
| VW Crisis Timeline | Ethical Decision-Making in Action Tool |
| College Basketball Scandal Case | Ethical Decision-Making in Action Tool |
| Danske Bank Money Laundering Case | Ethical Decision-Making in Action Tool |
| Apple Data Privacy Case | Ethical Decision-Making in Action Tool |
| McKinsey Case | Ethical Decision-Making in Action Tool |
| Vale Case | Ethical Decision-Making in Action Tool |
| GE Case | Ethical Decision-Making in Action Tool |
| Wirecard Case | Ethical Decision-Making in Action Tool |
| Luckin Case | Ethical Decision-Making in Action Tool |
| Module | Description |
|---|---|
| EDAM Interactive Module |
| Worksheet | Description |
|---|---|
| Ethical Decision-Action Model | 10 minute read to work through ethical decisions in a four step process |
| EDAM Checklist and Worksheets | 20 minute activity to step through a decision process |
| Ethical Leadership Scenarios for Practicing Ethical Dilemmas | 10 minute read to practice ethical decision making using EDAM Tools |
| EDAM Decision Matrix Worksheets | |
| Ethical Leadership in the News |
Team & Organizational Leadership
Resources for building high-performance teams, managing conflict, creating a positive organizational culture and improving communication.
Media Types: Videos, Worksheets and Modules
| Videos | Description |
|---|---|
| Webinar: Be NICE to Reduce Biases, Prejudice, and Discrimination While Doing Business in a Global Context | Explores sources that give rise to stereotypes, prejudice, biases and discrimination in teams and organizations. |
| Webinar: Global Engagement Framework Tools – Part 3 | Addresses reducing biases, prejudices and discrimination in teams and organizations. |
| Modules | Description |
|---|---|
| Building High Performing Teams: Team Charter Process Module | Provides business leaders with the knowledge and tools to build high performing teams that get results with integrity |
| Leading High Performing Teams Module | Provides business leaders with the knowledge and tools to lead high performing teams |
| Conflict Management and Challenging Conversations Module | Enhances the ability to form and deliver challenging conversations and enable successful conflict resolution |
| Challenging Conversations (Behavior, Impact, Change) Interactive Module | Uses Behavior, Impact, Change Communication (BIC) technique to enhance confidence |
| Storytelling for Business Leaders Interactive Module | Provides business leaders with the knowledge and tools to engage in storytelling in order to build relationships and business objectives |
| Worksheetes | Description |
|---|---|
| Team Charter Worksheet for Courses | 20 minute activity to set up how your team operates |
| Team Charter Worksheet for Business | 20 minute activity to build your team charter |
| ACLC Culture Shaping Worksheet | ACLC Culture Shaping worksheet |
| Leading Effective Meetings Planning Guide and Worksheet | 10 minute activity to plan and deliver effective meetings |
| Sample Problem Solving Worksheet | 10 minute read used to work through a team problem solving process |
| ACLC Conflict Strategy Worksheet | ACLC Conflict Strategy Worksheet |
| How to Give Feedback Worksheet | 10 minute read used to enhance ability to provide feedback effectively |
| How to Receive Feedback Worksheet | 10 minute activity to develop the ability to receive feedback effectively |
| Sample Communication Process Worksheet | 10 minute read modeling effective communication |
| Team Performance Coaching Overview | 10 minute read to familiarize yourself with Team Member Assessment (TMA) |
| Team Performance Coaching Reference Sheet | 10 minute read to prepare for coaching session |
| Sample Coaching Session Agenda and Script | 10 minute read to use as a guideline for planning out a Team Member Assessment (TMA) coaching session |
| Sample Project Timeline | Use as a sample for project planning |
| Team Development Action Plan Worksheet | 10 minute activity to use to prepare for a debrief ot the Team Member Assessment (TMA) or for other team building or teach coaching activities. |
| Taking Charge Checklist | Provides transition plan guidance for entry-level and mid-level leaders. |
| Suggested Reflection Questions for Team Coaching | 10 minute read to close out team coaching session |
| Leading a Multi-Generational Workforce | 10 minute read to gain an overview of leading across generations |
| Global Workforce Worksheets | 20 minute activity used to plan out a leadership strategy. |
| Global Workforce Current News | 10 minute read exploring Inclusion in leadership. |
Faculty and Staff
This category is designed to help educators integrate leadership development into their courses and programs
Media Types: Webinars, Worksheets, Role Plays, Class Activities
| Worksheets | Description |
|---|---|
| Class Planning Worksheet | 10 minute activity to plan out course enhancement |
| Sample Honor Statements for Syllabus | 5 minute read to use to reinforce honorable concept in course syllabus |
| Sample Verbiage for Creating an Ethical Class Culture | 5 minute read to use at the start of class to establish an ethical classroom climate |
| The ACLC BIC Model for Challenging Conversations | BIC Model for Challenging Conversations |
| Instructor Notes for Leveraging Existing Case Studies | Use for enhancing leadership and ethics discussion within existing course cases |
| Instructor Notes for Processing Ethical Aspects of Current Events | Use to enhance ethics discussion in current events articles |
| Instructor Notes for Leveraging Student Team Experiences | Use to bring out leadership experiences in team activities |
| High Performing Teams How to Give Feedback Worksheet | Use when considering research areas relating to the Honorable concept |
| Role Plays/Class Activities | Description |
|---|---|
| Sample Leadership Role Play Activities | 10 minute read for use in class leadership role playing activities |
| Sample In Class Debate Activities | Use in class debates on ethics and leadership |
| Sample Situational Business Exercise | Use as an ethics in leadership in-class activity |
| EI Role Play Exercises | El role play exercises |
| Power and Influence Role Play Exercises | Power and influence role play activities |
| Challenging Conversation Role Play Scenarios | Challenging conversation role play activities |
| Instructor Notes for “VUCA” In Class Activities | Three activities to use in class in order to provide a VUCA experience |
| Sample Team Led Class Activity | Use to enhance ethical leadership with student teams in class |
For Sports Leaders
This section touches upon subjects such as team building, conflict management and leadership within a sports context
Media Types: Worksheets, Presentations
| Presentations | Description |
|---|---|
| Session 1 Building High Performing Teams Sports Captains Sweeney | Pat Sweeney addresses the building of high performing teams |
| Character The Foundation of Leadership | Use as a session refresher on character |
| Character The Foundation of Leadership for Sports Captains Sweeney | Use as a refresher on foundations of character |
| Leader Influence Power and Motivation | |
| Stress and Resilience PowerPoint | Use to explore stress concepts |
| Leading People Who Are Different for Sports Captains Sweeney | Use to review leading others who are different from you. |
| Organizational Culture Reference | Use to explore how to shape organizational culture. |
| Developing a Leadership Philosophy Overview | Use to review developing a leadership philosophy. |
| Leader Development Coaches Program Sweeney | Use to review leadership concepts from class session. |
| Worksheets | Description |
|---|---|
| Sports Leader Development System Highlights | Use to explore program highlights. |
| Deacon Leader Development Model | Use as an overview of the Deacon leader development model. |
| Team Charter Worksheet ATHTM | 20 minute activity used to develop team charter |
| Build High Performing Teams for Captains | 10 minute read/presentation to use as a refresher for a session on high performing teams |
| Gerras and Clark Effective Team Leadership | 10 minute read to use as a team building resource |
| High Performing Teams Interactive Module Launch Page SLDS | 20 minute activity to use as a resource for building and leading high performing teams |
| Session 1 Notes_Building High Perf Teams | Use to review session on high performing team. |
| Ethical Leadership Self-Rating | Use to assess your own ethical leadership. |
| Moral Conation Questionnaire Self Rating | Use to explore moral awareness. |
| Values Worksheet With Leader Role | Use to explore values. |
| Emotional Intelligence Resource | Use to review emotional intelligence concepts. |
| Emotional Intelligence Sports Captains Sweeney 11July17 | Use as a refresher on emotional intelligence. |
| Leaders Emotional Intelligence Reference Card | 10 minute read to use as a quick reference for emotional intelligence. |
| Goleman 1998 What Makes a Leader | 10 minute read to use as a background on emotional intelligence |
| Christensen – How Will You Measure Your Life | 10 minute read to support Emotional Intelligence Session |
| Managing Conflict Fall Sports Captains | 10 minute read to use as a refresher on managing conflict |
| Managing Conflict_Spring Sports Leaders_Sumanth | Use as a refresher for the Conflict Management Session. |
| Difficult Conversations Fall Sports Captains | Use to review practices for difficult conversations. |
| Leader Influence and Power-Hannah | Use as a refresher on leader influence, power and motivation. |
| Inspirational Leadership-Hannah | Presentation on exemplary, inspirational leadership. |
| Leader Stress and Resilience Reference Guide | Use as a reference on stress and resilience. |
| Robbins and Judge Reading on Stress | Used to review stress concepts. |
| Kevin Hart Goes Big Case Reading On Resilience | Case example of stress and resilience |
| Bennis and Thomas (2002) Crucibles of Leadership Course Reading | Use course reading to review leadership principles. |
| Goal Approach Assessment | Use as a refresher for coaches leadership session. |
| Leader Development Journey Line Worksheet | Use this worksheet to track your leadership journey. |
| Character Coaches Program Hannah | Use as an overview of the character session for coaches. |
| Session 3 Emotional Intelligence | 10 minute read on Emotional Intelligence Session |