LPPL 3450

Honestly, I learned a lot in this class that I still use till today in my career and life. However, when it comes to the professor that is a different story. While he is a genius at concepts and coaching people, Professor Davis is very calculated and emotionally confusing. He leads too much by his emotions in class rather than take an objective stance. Don't dare disagree with him or he'll call you out in class and make it about himself and how you're making him feel bad. Also, take this class as any other class- be professional. Despite engaging with topics that will truly make you look inward, do not feel any pressure to share these inward reflections with him. He'll definitely try and push you to do this. I would say... be open to learning but do not feel pressured to stroke his ego as many students tend to do for the sake of their grade. Other than that, super easy and practical content!

This is, hands down, the best class I've taken -- I could not give a stronger recommendation and it's a shame that it won't be offered for another year while Davis focuses on the resilient student course. If you plan on going into a career like consulting which is very group centric, there may not be a more applicative class to your career. Davis's course teaches you how to orchestrate a team to draw the most productivity out while making everyone feel appreciated and welcomed. It also teaches you how to tackle conflict in a collaborative way, making the other party feel appreciated -- a tactic I've found myself using in my relationships and I think I've become a better friend as a result. Everything you learn in the class can be directly applied to your discussion section team, which doesn't have a TA in it so that you and your team can practice leading.

I very much disagree with the comment below dissing Davis. He is incredibly intelligent and one of the most caring professors I've encountered at UVA in my four years here. With the resilient student now being 200+ students, it's special to be in a 30 person class with him where he takes the time to learn everyones name and what they're proud (that they're willing to share). I've become very good friends with many people in the class as Davis cultivates a comfortable atmosphere that people are willing to share in. The only thing I'd change about the course is making it 4 credits. It's a bigger time commitment with two 1 hour 15 min classes and a 1 hour 15 min discussion every week. Not an easy A but would certainly recommend this course if you have the chance to take it.