Your Brave Leadership Journey Starts Here
Curious about where to begin? Want to learn the most important things to be able to lead and influence in today’s chaotic world? This video is for you.
Both my boss and a colleague
said it was life-changing for
them and thought it would be a
good fit for me, and I agree. I
was very skeptical about the
online format, and then I loved
it!
Courtney O., Senior Compliance Risk Manager
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
“It was everything I expected and more!”
Rich G., Printing Production Manager
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Leadership Essentials
This course is the pre-requisite for all other Brave Leadership Courses
Instructor: Kimberly Davis
Course Length: 2.5 Hours of self-paced learning
Modules: 2
Videos: 16
Access: 1 Year
Skills: Leadership, Influence, Trust, Engagement, Purpose, Motivation
About This Program
The culmination of 20 years of research, combined with Kimberly’s decade and a half of teaching Executive Education for one of the top business schools in the United States, this
foundational course has been carefully crafted to provide, what we believe to be, the absolute essentials for leading in today’s ever-shifting world.
Who Is This For?
Emerging Leaders
Mid-level Managers
Self-Leaders
Teams
Aspiring Leaders
Course Content
Module 1: A New World, A New Way to Lead
- Lesson 1: Important Guidelines
- Lesson 2: Introduction
- Lesson 3: What Does a Brave Leader Look Like?
- Lesson 3. Let’s Talk Leadership
- Lesson 4: A Whole New World
- Lesson 5: Honor the Elephant
- Lesson 6: Mapping VUCA to the Elephant
- Lesson 7: A New Way to Motivate
- Lesson 8: The Eye of the Beholder
- Lesson 9: Needs Assessment
- Lesson 10: Module 1 Quiz
Module 2: Putting Purpose Into Action
- Lesson 1: Bull’s Eye
- Lesson 2: Super Objective Examples
- Lesson 3: Real Difference Makers
- Lesson 4: Excavating Your Super Objective™
- Lesson 5: You Drive You
- Lesson 6: Conclusion
“It’s the only online course I’ve actually enjoyed!”
Courtney O., Senior Compliance & Risk Manager
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
Why Your Super Objective™ Changes Everything
Your Super Objective™ isn’t just personal clarity; it’s your authenticity advantage. Whether you’re leading a team, a project, or simply leading yourself, knowing exactly WHY you do what you do changes everything about how you show up and the results that follow.
Develop Your Authentic Power
- Stop trying to be who you think
you should be and harness your
truest self, authentically and
powerfully. - People sense when someone is
operating from their core
purpose vs. just going through
motions. - Your conviction becomes
magnetic because it’s genuinely
yours.
Ignite Clear Decision-Making:
- Allow your Super Objective to
become your filter for action.
Ask yourself, “Does this align
with my Super Objective”. - Stop second-guessing yourself
and use your Super Objective as
your north star. - Difficult conversations and
tough decisions become easier
when you’re grounded in your
purpose.
Amplify Natural Influence:
- People are drawn to those who
know where they’re going and
why. - Your Super Objective becomes
your source for inspiration with
others. - You attract opportunities that
align with what you care about
most.
Model Self-Leadership:
- No more showing up differently
depending on your mood or
situation
• Your Super Objective anchors
you to show up powerfully when
things get tough
• You become known for who you
are and the consistent value
you bring
The Leadership Essentials leverages the clarity we provide through your Super Objective™ and turns it into an impact multiplier.
Your best you. Activated.
This course reveals the business case for authentic leadership and helps you see how you
can do things in a whole new way to get game-changing results. It’s the practical“HOW”to
your powerful“WHAT.”
What Our People Are Saying
Both my boss and a colleague said it was life-changing for them and they thought it was a good match (for me), and I agree. I was very skeptical about the online format, and then I loved it! I thought it was easy to get through, it kept my attention, I like the videos, I liked the worksheets. It was nice how the worksheets really built on each other. I liked it. I would recommend it.
Courtney O., Senior Compliance & Risk Manager
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
I found out about this course from my sister and she said it really helped her as a leader. It was really good. It made me think about a lot of things I hadn’t thought about in the ways that I thought about them.
Robin M., Senior Manager
Lytx
For me, it was relatable for me and the type of leader I am and I want to be. So, whatever tools I can use to help me excel and to treat my people right and to be kind and authentic, I’m all for it. It was driving to what I need right now.
Jurmerline R., Finance and Contract Coordinator
Dallas County
My expectation was that they were going to give me step by step of how to be a good leader and it went way beyond that. It went into material I had just never thought of. It’s a way of thinking rather than “these are the things you have to do to be a leader.” I thoroughly enjoyed the layout and the content. There was a video, the bullet points and the worksheet. It wasn’t just all reading or all videos. I really liked the three components. The material itself was just refreshing and I really enjoyed it.
Rose L., SaaS Product Manager
Vetsource
I really appreciated the format. I feel that Kimberly’s way of presenting material way, in a very human, personal and natural way. It’s very comforting and you feel at ease. I felt like she was sitting in a room talking to me. Like you’re sitting in her house talking to me! It’s a different way of thinking for how you attack everything you do in life.
R. Gassen, Printing Production Manager
University of Wisconsin-Madison
I would recommend it for somebody looking to expand their influence or increase their confidence or to find their passion or their why to what they’re doing. We all can get into that daily grind and lose the passion or motivation around why we do what we do. Like, I may not find joy in xyz that I do, but how can I find joy in the process?
Autumn O., Senior Contact Center Initiatives & Business Process Manager
Velera
It was very authentic and real. It wasn’t just a series of (yawn) videos. It was more of a, “Oh wait. What?” I found myself rewinding and going back to catch the thought and I was taking notes. I thought, “Oh, I’ve got to capture this!” It was very captivating. Kimberly was just talking authentically with me and that was powerful. It felt like I was having a conversation with her. That’s not something I’ve encountered before, unless it was in person. But this felt more one on one. It felt more one on one than even a large room of people learning from a person, live.
Christopher B., Director, Engineering & Operations
Stanford University
What Our People Are Saying
Both my boss and a colleague said it was life-changing for them and they thought it was a good match (for me), and I agree. I was very skeptical about the online format, and then I loved it! I thought it was easy to get through, it kept my attention, I like the videos, I liked the worksheets. It was nice how the worksheets really built on each other. I liked it. I would recommend it.
Courtney O., Senior Compliance & Risk Manager
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
I found out about this course from my sister and she said it really helped her as a leader. It was really good. It made me think about a lot of things I hadn’t thought about in the ways that I thought about them.
Robin M., Senior Manager
Lytx
For me, it was relatable for me and the type of leader I am and I want to be. So, whatever tools I can use to help me excel and to treat my people right and to be kind and authentic, I’m all for it. It was driving to what I need right now.
Jurmerline R., Finance and Contract Coordinator
Dallas County
My expectation was that they were going to give me step by step of how to be a good leader and it went way beyond that. It went into material I had just never thought of. It’s a way of thinking rather than “these are the things you have to do to be a leader.” I thoroughly enjoyed the layout and the content. There was a video, the bullet points and the worksheet. It wasn’t just all reading or all videos. I really liked the three components. The material itself was just refreshing and I really enjoyed it.
Rose L., SaaS Product Manager
Vetsource
I really appreciated the format. I feel that Kimberly’s way of presenting material way, in a very human, personal and natural way. It’s very comforting and you feel at ease. I felt like she was sitting in a room talking to me. Like you’re sitting in her house talking to me! It’s a different way of thinking for how you attack everything you do in life.
R. Gassen, Printing Production Manager
University of Wisconsin-Madison
I would recommend it for somebody looking to expand their influence or increase their confidence or to find their passion or their why to what they’re doing. We all can get into that daily grind and lose the passion or motivation around why we do what we do. Like, I may not find joy in xyz that I do, but how can I find joy in the process?
Autumn O., Senior Contact Center Initiatives & Business Process Manager
Velera
It was very authentic and real. It wasn’t just a series of (yawn) videos. It was more of a, “Oh wait. What?” I found myself rewinding and going back to catch the thought and I was taking notes. I thought, “Oh, I’ve got to capture this!” It was very captivating. Kimberly was just talking authentically with me and that was powerful. It felt like I was having a conversation with her. That’s not something I’ve encountered before, unless it was in person. But this felt more one on one. It felt more one on one than even a large room of people learning from a person, live.
Christopher B., Director, Engineering & Operations
Stanford University
My super objective is “Creating Possibilities for Greatness,” and I reference it regularly when leading a team of production staff, when consulting and helping customers in a customer service role, and when living my daily life and interacting with those around me.
Brave Leadership is a great opportunity to develop your skills as a leader or to escalate your leadership to the next level.
Rich G., Printing Production Manager
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Brave Leadership has been a game-changer for me in my role as a manager in my local government agency. Giving the process of Brave Leadership time and reflection has revealed important foundations to my goals and purposes. This unique approach to leadership continues to provide a powerful touchstone on both a professional and personal level. The proactive consideration of who we want to be as leader fosters focus on the qualities essential for serving our community and partners effectively. I highly recommend it to any public servant committed to making a positive impact.
Jack T., Manager of Procurement & Outreach
Dallas County Public Works Department
"You are far more brave than you know."
Kimberly Davis,
Author, Brave Leadership
“I got hooked! I started it, and I said, 'okay, I’ll just do one hour today.' But then I just kept going! I did it in almost one sitting!”
Rose L., SaaS Product Manager
Vetsource
Meet Your Instructor
Kimberly Davis
Brave Leadership author and founder, Kimberly Davis, champions emerging leaders and senior managers navigating today’s workplace, and partners with HR professionals looking to upskill talent. She shares her inspirational message of personal power, responsibility, and impact with organizations across the country and teaches leadership programs worldwide. Kimberly is Adjunct Faculty for Southern Methodist University’s Cox School of Business’ Executive Education Program, a TEDx speaker, and her book Brave Leadership was named among Inc. Magazine’s most impactful books, became an Amazon bestseller in Business Leadership and Motivation, and received the Benjamin Franklin Silver Award for Business and Career. Her highly anticipated updated, post-COVID 2nd edition was released June, 2025.
Kimberly lives in San Diego, CA.
Learn more at: www.brave-leadership.com
“Kimberly is just so awesome!”
R. Gassen, Printing Production Manager
University of Wisconsin-Madison
My boss had attended an in-person session of Kimberly’s and raved about it. I really enjoyed it. I loved having the videos, and the bullet points and the time to reflect. I appreciate the multi-modality of this course. Those types of things really help me learn and put them into action and challenge me.
Autumn O., Senior Contact Center Initiatives & Business Process Manager
Velera
The way her videos are presented are so personable, you think that she’s in the room with you. I haven’t experienced that in any other online type of training I’ve ever had. It was like we were having a Zoom call, every night that I signed on. That was unique.
Rich G., Printing Production Manager
University of Wisconsin-Madison
I loved it. I really loved it. It brought the book to life.
Christopher B., Director, Engineering & Operations
Stanford University
I’m invested to learn more. You know, if you read a book and it turns into the movie. I feel like I’m watching the movie and then when I read the book it’s going to be even more amazing!
Rose L., SaaS Product Manager
Vetsource
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Stanford University
