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LEAP Program

LEADERSHIP | EDUCATION | ACCESS | POWER

Led by Associate Dean, Kevin Moody, this program offers employees at all levels an opportunity to develop foundational leadership skills.

As we are three years into offering LEAP, we are taking FY24 to pause and reflect on the program. In doing so, we hope to assess its value to our SoM staff and how we can build upon our current offering to drive its impact and value even further. We will announce any changes and the redesign launch towards the end of the fiscal year.

Program Overview

LEAP Goals

Through this course you will develop a range of skills from developing more self-awareness and asking for feedback to identifying your blind spots.

Hone your networking skills to access leaders and mentors throughout Stanford. At the culmination of this course, you will be able to describe how concepts like influence, emotional intelligence, communication, self-awareness, and collaboration are integral to leadership.

How do I participate?

Step 1: Register for the course.

Step 2: Watch for enrollment instructions from the L&OD Team.

Step 3: After enrollment, you'll begin the course and $200 STAP will be charged.

Step 4: Finish the course by completing all activities and concluding self-attestation.

Step 5: Rejoice as you receive the LEAP Certificate and take the next step in your career.

Expectations

You get out of LEAP what you put into LEAP. To encourage the development of our program participants, we have the following expectations:

Participants are expected to attend four live sessions with instructor Kevin Moody and their fellow cohort members.
All participants are expected to commit 2-3 hours per week of learning and application throughout the eight-week course.
To graduate, you must complete all modules, activities, and the capstone project within the learning platform.

FAQ's

How long is the LEAP program?

Participants have 8 weeks to complete the course.

How much does LEAP cost?

200 STAP dollars.

Who is the program designed for?

Aspiring leaders within Stanford University, School of Medicine.

What if I'm not in the School of Medicine?

That is okay, we believe in institutional collaboration and connection. We do ask that you register with your SUNet and Stanford email to help us track participation.

How do I register?

Once registration opens for the next cohort, a Qualtrics Form will be featured on this website. We accept applicants on a first-come, first-served basis.

What are the learning outcomes? What am I expected to take away from this course?

Excellent question! By the end of the course, LEAPers will:

Recognize and utilize their strengths identified on the StrengthsFinder assessment to be successful in and out of the workplace.
Identify and define their blindspots through the StrengthsFinder assessment.
Recognize when they are receiving feedback and how to turn feedback into actionable insights around blind spots.
Receive and give feedback with intentional outcomes for conversations.
Explain when and why it is appropriate to give feedback.
Practice listening actively.
Develop their personal brand using feedback, active listening and influence.
Demonstrate in a capstone project how the course concepts promote their successful career development.

Testimonials

"LEAP was an extraordinary experience for me. The program let me connect with and learn from so many different individuals across the School of Medicine & across the Stanford University campus. It gave me the confidence I needed to move up in my current career & the professional network necessary to ask advice from a diverse group of people."

"Thank you for your mentorship and the wealth of information you shared in the LEAP Program... (LEAP) gave me the confidence I didn't know I had. The LEAP course is invaluable, and I have recommended it to all my colleagues. Thank you again for creating such a great program that all staff in SoM could benefit from."

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