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As soon as we obtain enough interest in this class we will be in touch to work out a meeting time that works for the group. Thank you for keeping your June 2026 availability up to date!
This class needs more votes by May 1 to get confirmed.
This module is a standing candidate which means it will be ready to launch as soon as it gets enough interest. Token holders can set aside a Token to reserve their seat for class and help it get confirmed.
Leadership is one of the most enduring and complex themes in J.R.R. Tolkien’s legendarium. From reluctant leaders like Frodo to commanding figures such as Aragorn, Tolkien explores leadership not as a single style but as a dynamic interplay of voices, virtues, and choices.
This course examines leadership through Tolkien’s works using the GiANT 5 Voices framework, connecting modern leadership theory with literary analysis. Participants will identify their own leadership voice, analyze the leadership styles of key Tolkien characters, and explore practical leadership tools as they appear, explicitly or implicitly, within Middle-earth. The course culminates in applying these insights to real-world leadership contexts, helping learners grow as thoughtful, adaptable, and values-driven leaders.
This course is ideal for all readers of Tolkien, leaders, and lifelong learners interested in the intersection of literature, leadership, and personal development.
The module will follow an 8-session structure as shown below:
This course examines leadership through Tolkien’s works using the GiANT 5 Voices framework, connecting modern leadership theory with literary analysis. Participants will identify their own leadership voice, analyze the leadership styles of key Tolkien characters, and explore practical leadership tools as they appear, explicitly or implicitly, within Middle-earth. The course culminates in applying these insights to real-world leadership contexts, helping learners grow as thoughtful, adaptable, and values-driven leaders.
This course is ideal for all readers of Tolkien, leaders, and lifelong learners interested in the intersection of literature, leadership, and personal development.
The module will follow an 8-session structure as shown below:
| Outline | 8-Session Structure |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Session 1: Discovering Your Leadership Voice |
| Session 2: Leadership in Tolkien's World | |
| Week 2 | Session 3: Leadership Voices in Middle-earth |
| Session 4: Leadership Voices in Action | |
| Week 3 | Session 5: Leadership Tools |
| Session 6: Tools at Work through Tolkien | |
| Week 4 | Session 7: Tapping into All Five Voices |
| Session 8: How Would You Lead Middle-earth? |
Required Texts
J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and The Silmarillion
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