S7PR 2EN20 - Leading Humans: mastering the soft skills that shape the future

S7PR 2EN20 · Spring semester 2025-2026

Language of tuition
English
Course type
Cours séminaire
Number of hours
12
Credits
1

Information

Description

Leading Humans: mastering the soft skills that shape the future

In an age where technology amplifies everything except our ability to connect, this course is a space to slow down and invites a return to what makes us truly human: understanding and leading through human dynamics. Beyond Sciences Po, you might lead a team, a project, or a company… or at least, yourself, which is already a big job. In other words, you’ll be in charge of a few souls, hearts, and minds. Most challenges you’ll face won’t be about systems or strategy; they’ll be human ones, shaped by relationships, emotions, and the way we show up for others.

As a leader, how do you want to be remembered?

“Leading Humans” is designed as an experiential leadership lab, a real-time training ground for emotional intelligence in action. Through lectures, workshops, and live case studies drawn from business, tech, and entrepreneurship, we’ll unpack what it means to lead in today’s world, where vulnerability, care, hybrid work, and purpose redefine influence. By the end of the course, you’ll leave with a clearer inner compass, actionable tools, and a deeper understanding of how to lead with intention and humanity.

Prerequisites

None.

Readings

Main readings 5

  1. Jacinda Arden – Interview about her book: A different kind of power https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_O39HG0-_k

    Read online

  2. Rob Goffee, Gareth Jones - Why Should Anyone Be led by You?

    Borrow

  3. Robin Sharma- The leader who had no title

    Borrow

  4. Simon Sinek – Ted Talk: How leaders inspire action: https://www.ted.com/talks/simon_sinek_how_great_leaders_inspire_action

    Read online

  5. Simon Sinek – Ted Talk: Why good leaders make you feel safe: https://www.ted.com/talks/simon_sinek_why_good_leaders_make_you_feel_safe

    Read online

Further readings 4

  1. Antoine de Saint Exupery - The little Prince and Wind, sand and stars

    Borrow

  2. Pascal Demurger – L’entreprise du XXIe siècle sera politique ou ne sera pas

  3. Patrick Lencioni – The five dysfunctions of a team

    Borrow

  4. Tony Schwartz & Jean Gomes – The way we ‘re working is not working

Teaching units

Unit no.Unit type Teaching unitsTeachers Number of hoursCredits
58986Cours séminaire Leading Humans: mastering the soft skills that shape the future Patrick BROUSSE121

Teachers

  • Patrick BROUSSE

In the curricula

Contacts and resources

Contact
JEROME Amélie