RISE Leadership Training
The RISE Leadership Training is part of Liberty University’s Leadership Academy and is designed for faculty and staff at every level. Whether you lead a team, collaborate across departments, or are seeking to grow professionally, RISE equips employees with practical tools and a shared leadership language that strengthen our culture and daily work.
Each session is a standalone learning experience grounded in Liberty’s LEADERS Framework, offering practical insight and real-world application to help employees thrive, regardless of role or title.
RISE modules are available to all full-time and part-time faculty and staff.
RISE Leadership Completion & Recognition
Employees who complete all RISE Leadership modules earn a RISE Leadership badge, recognizing their commitment to professional growth and leadership development at Liberty University.
- Each RISE module is offered once per year.
- Select modules may be offered an additional time based on demand.
- Modules may be completed over time, allowing flexibility with schedules.
Upon completion of all 10 RISE modules, participants will receive a digital badge to celebrate their completion of RISE Leadership training. Earning the RISE badge signifies consistent engagement, shared leadership understanding, and alignment with Liberty’s culture and values.
View the HR Training Calendar to register for a RISE Leadership training.
Specific Module Offerings
The Power of DISC
Have you ever felt frustrated or drained when interacting with someone whose personality differs from yours? DISC is a powerful tool designed to help you communicate and collaborate more effectively by turning confusion into clarity and conflict into cooperation. In this module, you will explore the four primary DISC personality styles, build self – awareness of your own style, learn practical techniques to identify others’ styles, and understand how to adapt your approach for stronger relationships and more productive interactions. View the HR training calendar to register.
Identity/Role Theory: Separating Who You Are From What You Do
Do you struggle with head trash caused by role failure or things people have told you? Find it difficult to separate who you are from what you do? The Identity/Role Theory provides a clear framework for understanding that personal value remains constant, regardless of performance or circumstance, and highlights why embracing this truth—both for oneself and for others—is critical to long-term success. This module equips participants with a mindset shift that transforms role performance and how interactions with others are approached. View the HR training calendar to register.
Building Understanding Through Clear Communication
Sometimes during our interactions, one or both people walk away unsure about what was actually communicated. The message may not be interpreted as we intended, or it may come across as mixed or unclear. In this training, we will explore three key elements of communication and learn how to use them effectively to ensure we say what we mean and build stronger rapport in our relationships. View the HR training calendar to register.
Leaving a Legacy That Lasts
The Lordship Principle
Legacy isn’t about what you leave behind—it’s about who you invest in. This course invites employees at every level to discover how their influence creates a lasting impact through the lives they shape. Through practical insights and biblical principles, participants will learn that legacy-building is not reserved for those with titles; it’s a calling for all. Join us as we explore how to pour into others intentionally, embrace your unique design, and leave a mark that honors God and benefits generations to come. View the HR training calendar to register.
Building TRUST in the Workplace
The Environment Principle
It’s a word we use frequently, and we say it’s important in our relationships and within our teams. We understand that it is vital for our people to trust us, and we need to be able to trust them. But what is it really? Why is it important? How do we build it? And how do we restore it when it is broken? In this module, we will start by building a Biblical foundation for the concept of trust and then seek to answer these questions while empowering you with a framework for building it. View the HR training calendar to register.
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