At New Mexico State University (NMSU), leadership career paths vary depending on the department and field of expertise. If you're looking to grow into a leadership role, here are some common paths:

• Academic Leadership: Professor → Department Chair → Dean → Provost

• Administrative Leadership: Coordinator → Director → Vice President → President

• Student Affairs Leadership: Advisor → Program Manager → Director of Student Services

• Finance & Operations Leadership: Accountant → Finance Director → Chief Financial Officer

Overview of LinkedIn Learning Courses

1. Foundations of Leadership

• Course: Leading Effectively
• Description: Learn to invest your leadership capital wisely by focusing on team development, delivering results, and building morale

• Course: Master Your Leadership Effectiveness Skills
• Description: Understand how to influence and support others in achieving common goals, providing inspiration, clarity, and direction.

2. Emotional Intelligence & Self Awareness 

• Course: Become a Leader People Love
• Description: Enhance your emotional quotient (EQ) to better lead teams, work with peers, and manage up.

3. Strategic Leadership & Organizational Dynamics

• Course: Leadership Skills for the Future
• Description: Explore science-based skills necessary to lead effectively today and into the future, including navigating organizational dynamics and enhancing business acumen.

• Course: Creating a Leadership Development Program
• Description: Learn how to design and implement a high-impact leadership development program that aligns with organizational objectives.

4. Team Engagement & Motivation

• Course: Be the Manager People Won't Leave
• Description: Discover how to be a manager who demonstrates empathy and inspires loyalty from your workforce.

• Course: Leading with Purpose
• Description: Learn how to lead with purpose to connect employees to your company, inspire innovation, and increase revenue.