Leadership Development


The Lamar University Leadership Development program is a dynamic business partnership program designed to equip current and emerging leaders with the mindset, skills, and tools needed to lead effectively through constant change. 

At the core of this experience is Lamar University’s Leadership Coaching Certificate, an 18-hour foundational program that prepares participants to become impactful, future-ready leaders. Grounded in the proven coaching principles of FranklinCovey, the program blends timeless leadership disciplines—such as effective questioning, active listening, and accountability—with modern strategies powered by artificial intelligence.

As part of the leadership development training, participants have the opportunity to earn multiple FranklinCovey certifications across four essential leadership domains:

  • Personal Leadership
  • Personal Effectiveness
  • Winning Culture
  • Strategic Execution

Each of these leadership domains introduces key competencies that are carefully structured to address the real challenges leaders face today. What sets this program apart is the high impact technology integration within the curriculum as well as the Leadership Lab experiences with Lamar University Athletics.

Participants will experience how to:

  • Leverage AI-driven tools
  • Gather performance insights
  • Keep current with adaptive learning platforms using real life leadership experiences with athletics, coaches and Lamar University faculty.

Whether you are an HR professional, learning and development specialist, or a leader preparing for greater responsibility, the department of Leadership Studies at Lamar University would like to become your choice as a trusted leadership development partner.