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Leadership: How to Influence, Inspire and Impact as a Leader (Udemy.com)

Leading Others Using Effective Leadership Methods That'll Get You Results! Influence, Inspire & Impact as a Leader

Created by: Life Progression Project

Last updated July 2026

Our take

Based on the ratings of 46,563 students, a sample of their written reviews and the syllabus, as the course stood in July 2026. No course pays to be reviewed.

This is a short leadership survey: 91 minutes across 57 lectures and 11 sections. It is published under the Life Progression Project name, but the teaching comes from Dr. Lorraine Wiseman, who the description says has taught leadership for more than 25 years. Topics run from manager versus leader and leadership styles to followership, team building, authenticity, trust, creativity, communication and influence. It was last updated in July 2026 and has about 118,000 students. No prior knowledge is needed.

Reviewers keep praising how clear and simple it is. One calls it a good discourse with concepts explained in a palatable manner, and others single out the personal vision statement exercise and the trust and stakeholder material. Of roughly 46,500 ratings, about 40,600 are four or five stars and only around 800 are one or two. The complaints are mild. One reviewer wanted more visuals and figures, another could not find the attachments and assessments the instructor mentions, and a third felt it should be split into separate modules.

At 1.5 hours it gives the vocabulary and a few exercises, not a deep program. There are no quizzes, so the practice is whatever the seven exercises make of it, and one reviewer notes they take extra time beyond the runtime. Anyone who already manages people and wants case studies or advanced material will find it light. For a first pass at leadership, the ratings point to a solid, low-effort pick.

Best forNew or aspiring managers who want a quick, jargon-free overview of leadership styles, trust and team building.
Skip it ifYou want deep case studies, quizzes or a graded program rather than a short survey with a few exercises.

Pros

  • Short enough to finish in a sitting: 91 minutes in 57 small lectures
  • Reviewers call the explanations clear, concise and simple to follow
  • Seven exercises, including writing a personal vision statement
  • Covers followership, trust, creativity and influence, not just styles

Cons

  • Light on depth; the 91 minutes skim each topic quickly
  • No quizzes or assessments to check what you picked up
  • One reviewer wanted more visuals, and another could not find the attachments
This is a real good discourse on Leadership with several concepts clearly articulated and explained in a very simple palatable manner.
Humayun Khan, a student

Listed for all levels, but best for new or aspiring managers; no prior knowledge needed and little advanced material.

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What you will learn

  • How to become an authentic, impactful leader that inspires progression change and growth
  • The difference between a manager and a leader and how to be more effective as a leader
  • Understand different leadership styles and determine which style you are as a leader
  • How to motivate your team to achieve goals, improve their skills and be more cohesive
  • How to achieve results within your organization by being a strong leader
  • How you can build trust with your team
  • How to use creativity as a leader
  • How to create a shared vision amongst your corporation and team
  • How to empower people and influence behavior

Course content

11 sections · 57 lectures · 1.5 hours of video

  1. 1Welcome 2 free previews2 lectures · 4 min
  2. 2Introduction To Leadership 2 free previews3 lectures · 5 min
  3. 3Leadership 1 free preview12 lectures · 20 min
  4. 4Followership 1 free preview6 lectures · 15 min
  5. 5Team Leadership11 lectures · 18 min
  6. 6Be An Authentic Leader3 lectures · 4 min
  7. 7Building Trust With Stakeholders5 lectures · 7 min
  8. 8The Creative Leader4 lectures · 5 min
  9. 9Leadership Communication6 lectures · 8 min
  10. 10Influencing Others4 lectures · 4 min

Who it is for

The instructor says it suits

  • Managers, company owners or people aspire to influence and inspire others
  • Anyone looking to reach a leadership role within a company or organization

What you need before you start

  • No prior knowledge is required

How it compares

Against the other 230 rated Udemy courses in Leadership & Management on CourseDuck:

  • Rating4.6 out of 5higher than 69% of them
  • Reviews46,563#3 of 231 by number of reviews
  • Length1.5 hoursshorter than 64% of them
  • Last updatedJuly 2026more recently than 86% of them

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Course Description

Leadership is about making others better through empowering them to be and do their best. Every business needs strong leaders to guide, inspire and impact those around them, to work together and achieve a common goal. 

If you are ready to develop your leadership skills, to be someone that motivates others to be the best versions of themselves and surpass goals, then this is the course for you! Leadership: How to Influence, Inspire and Impact as a Leader, guides you from having a manager mentality to developing an attitude of leadership. You will be introduced to the various styles of leadership, learn about the effectiveness of each, and determine which style of leader you are. You will learn how to work with different levels of performers and how to inspire them to reach further success, how to effectively communicate and influence others to work towards your vision, and you'll learn how to do it in a way that's both informative and engaging!

Lorraine Wiseman has taught leadership to companies around the world for more than 25 years, teaching both hands on and at colleges and universities. This course brings Lorraine's 25+ years of experience and industry know-how, to you! Her unique teaching style comes from her experience in presidential roles in 7 companies, in 6 countries around the world.

What Will I Learn?

  • The qualities of a great leader
  • The difference between being a manager and a leader
  • Traits VS behaviors
  • Leadership styles: the impact they can have on an organization and potential results
  • The significance of followership and how being a follower can make you a stronger leader
  • Working with different levels of performers and how to influence them to achieve results
  • Assembling the right team
  • How to build a cohesive team
  • Being an authentic leader
  • Servant leadership
  • Building trust through coaching and communication
  • How to overcome blocks in creativity
  • Choosing the right channel of communication in various circumstances
  • Creating a shared vision and empowering your team

This course is also full of examples and activities that allow you to practice what you are learning. Work with Lorraine throughout 7 exercises to develop your skills and competencies to become a strong leader!

Learning from Leadership: How to Influence, Inspire and Impact as a Leader will benefit you professionally as you gain skills and acquire tools that will enable you to support your team! 

Leadership can be challenging and complex. To navigate this maze you need to have a strong understanding of who you are, know what motivates your followers, communicate effectively and more! 

By the end of this course you will be able to confidently and effectively influence and support those around you, empower your team to reach goals and more!

We look forward to seeing you in the course!

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Instructor Details

Life Progression Project

Life Progression Project provides a high-quality learning experience through multi-hour online video courses that teach various skills, techniques, and practices to deliver content in marketing, media production, business, personal development, photography, healthy living, web development, investing, branding, and more.

We are proud to have over 700,000 students enrolled across our 40+ courses!

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Reviews

4.6

46,563 ratings on Udemy

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By Krzysztof Anczyk on 9/5/2026

I really enjoyed the Leadership Training and I’m very happy that I had the opportunity to complete it. I found the content interesting, practical, and relevant to the challenges that come with being a good leader and manager. What I liked most was that the course wasn’t too long, but still managed to cover all the key areas of leadership and management. It gave me some useful things to think about and ideas that I can apply in my day-to-day work. Overall, I found the training very worthwhile and I’m very pleased with the experience. I would definitely recommend it to others who want to develop their leadership skills.

By Mohamed Shehata on 8/26/2026

As a manager, I found this course very beneficial in strengthening my consulting and leadership skills. The content improved my understanding of stakeholder engagement, active listening, problem-solving techniques, and building trusted advisor relationships.

By Humayun Khan on 8/10/2026

This is a real good discourse on Leadership with several concepts clearly articulated and explained in a very simple palatable manner. While the exercises included take a little extra time, the 1.5 hours length of delivery is amazing.

By Gregory Litvinskas on 7/30/2026

To this piont, the speaker is doing a good job explaining what a leader is and isn't or the difference between a leader and manager. However, it's a lot of talking, not going into detailed examples of how to be an influential leader. It's early in the training, so I gave it a 4 star.

By Aletta Mafulela on 7/23/2026

To be a good leader to be patient with my self Communicate to my team, deliver result To be a good leader is to build trust with my team Build relationships and have a vision Managing conflict Different approaches to managing conflicts Leaders has to set goals for the team

By Kaaminee K Salwar on 6/28/2026

the summary at the end of each topic is enhancing the way this whole course is presented. the summary should be included in all the other courses too. It helps at a glance to revise whatever has been told so far. Also the facilitator is quite easy to understand and she is giving detailed explanations, which keep the viewers/ audience quite engaging.

By Don Kentner on 6/8/2026

The instructor’s delivery kept the content dynamic helping maintain attention and reinforcing key leadership concepts effectively. The course content is applicable and valuable across multiple experience levels. It provides meaningful insights both for individuals aspiring to move into management roles and for current team members who want to better understand leadership strategies and organizational dynamics.

By Alana Griffin on 5/31/2026

Learning how to do a better early day and so understanding how to not be a a toxic leader but knowing how to communicate properly and be respectful and receptive when listening as well as ensuring I get the point across and the goal for the section is meet.

By Sofian on 4/26/2026

Training ini sangat cocok untuk di pelajari, di pahami, dan juga di implementasikan dalam keseharian pekerjaan. Menjadi pemimpin yang efektif harus dapat menciptakan lingkungan yang produktif, memotivasi tim, memiliki visi jelas, dan berintegritas. Dan hal itu semua bisa didapatkan dengan training ini.

By Anonymized User on 4/22/2026

Well crafted course, tailor specifically to discover ourselve as a leader, how to lead to make an impact as a leader. Recommended for everyone who are in a leadership position and for those who looking to transit to leadership role.!!!

By Abdul Rohim on 11/15/2020

yes, it relate with my job.

By Kate Rennie on 11/8/2020

The subject matter is what I am looking for. The instructor seems to be strained in delivering the information - like she is nervous being in front of the camera. Also, the video is "choppy" at some points - it will end abruptly rather than transition smoothly.

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Overall Score : 92 / 100