Full course description
$250
Self-Paced
Earn a Certificate
Course Overview
Culture isn’t what’s written on the walls. It’s what people experience in the everyday moments of work. In this self‑paced leadership course, learners explore the essential building blocks of a healthy, trust‑centered workplace culture.
Through storytelling, reflection prompts and practical tools, participants learn how leadership behaviors, relationships and systems shape the employee experience. Designed for leaders at every level, the course shows how small, consistent actions can build trust, strengthen belonging and increase engagement so people feel valued, connected and motivated to stay.
This course blends personal reflection with actionable frameworks, helping learners turn insight into real workplace impact.
Who Should Enroll
This noncredit course is ideal for:
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- Mid-career professionals seeking to grow their leadership capacity
- Managers and department heads navigating organizational change
- Aspiring executives building a strong leadership foundation
- Professionals in career transition or exploring leadership roles
- Individuals seeking to improve team performance and workplace culture
- Mid-career professionals seeking to grow their leadership capacity
No prior leadership training is required. Open to learners from all industries and backgrounds.
Course Instructor
Lucy Lantis, MA
Lucy Lantis, MA is an entrepreneur, Fulbright Scholar and organizational facilitator who helps leaders build trust, belonging and healthy workplace cultures. With more than a decade of experience in international higher education and work across four continents, she brings a global, people‑centered perspective to leadership development.
Through her company, Inward Inquiry, Lucy partners with organizations to strengthen culture, communication and ethical leadership. She holds a master’s degree in Conflict Resolution from Dominican University and a bachelor’s degree from Creighton University.
What You’ll Learn
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
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- Recognize the three workplace archetypes and apply simple strategies to engage each one
- Understand how trust is built or eroded and use practical behaviors to strengthen it
- Design small rituals that create alignment, meaning, and belonging on their team
- Communicate with greater empathy by understanding differences in style, perspective, and identity
- Connect their personal “why” to their daily work to increase purpose and meaning
- Recognize the three workplace archetypes and apply simple strategies to engage each one
FAQ
What are the benefits of completing this course?
Participants gain practical, immediately applicable tools to strengthen trust, improve communication and foster a culture where people feel connected and motivated to contribute. Learners leave with greater self-awareness, clearer leadership behaviors and a shared language for culture that can be applied across teams and organizations.
As part of Creighton University’s Leadership Certificate, this elective course provides a recognized credential that signals commitment to ethical, people-centered leadership and lifelong professional growth.
What is the career outlook for individuals who complete this program?
The career outlook is strong—and growing. Between September 2023 and 2024, over 6 million U.S. job postings called for leadership skills, highlighting the increasing demand for professionals who can guide teams through change, drive innovation and build inclusive, resilient cultures.
How long does it take to complete?
This course is self-paced, allowing you to learn at your convenience. Most people complete this course in two hours, but you can take as much time as needed to fit your schedule.
How is the course structured?
This course is 100% online and self-paced. You can start anytime and progress on your own schedule—ideal for working professionals.
Does this course count toward the Leadership Certificate?
Yes. This course is an elective course in our Leadership Certificate. Complete all four foundational courses and two electives to earn the Leadership Certificate from Creighton University.
Do you offer tuition assistance?
We do not offer tuition assistance for lifelong learning courses or certificates. However, Creighton alumni, faculty, staff and eligible partner employees, along with their spouses and dependents, may qualify for a 15% discount. One discount per offering. Other restrictions may apply. Learn more.