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The Art of
Leadership
Invaluable tools, techniques, and
"best
practices" for becoming a better leader.
 What's
the difference between a manager and a leader?
According to author Stephen R. Covey in
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
: "Management is
doing things right; leadership is doing the right things."
Managers handle the details of day-to-day operations, but
leaders must embrace the big picture and align the actions of their
staff members with long-term departmental and organizational goals.
Managers manage the actions, activities, and performance of others.
Leaders, however, lead others to use whatever unique gifts, skills,
or talents each posseses. They persuade, encourage, inspire, and
empower employees to perform at their best — willingly and
enthusiastically.
The art of leadership is a balancing act. A good leader must
know when to take control and when to let people make their own
decisions, take risks, and yes, even make mistakes. While instilling
in colleagues the confidence, strength, and self-esteem to act of
their own volitions, a good leader also offers the guidance,
inspiration, and motivation they need to stay on track and move
forward.
What you'll gain after attending:
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Today's
approach to leadership vs. yesterday's leadership style —
hot buttons, new issues, and dramatic
changes you
should be aware
of |
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Tips
to boost your creativity and outside-the-box
thinking skills |
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"Big
picture" thinking — how to develop this critical leadership
skill, even if you are more
comfortable with day-to-day
details |
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The
truth behind motivating and inspiring others — learn what
it takes to get others to want
to perform |
Is this course right
for you?
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Yes, if you are
confident managing
projects but are less sure of yourself
when it comes to leading people
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Yes, if you have
recently been
promoted to a leadership
role |
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Yes, if you are
looking for ways to come across as more persuasive and
inspirational to the people
you lead
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Yes, if you are making
the transition from manager or supervisor to
leader |
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Yes, if you feel you
lack the skills necessary to cultivate visionary or "big
picture"
thinking |
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Yes, if you tend to
micro-manage, prefer to maintain control over the smallest
details, and have a hard time allowing others to "take
ownership" of projects and situations |
Key learning points:
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Create a
spirit
of collaboration
and teamwork among your colleagues |
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Identify
new opportunities and learn how to take advantage of trends
and innovations to devise smart business strategies
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Communicate more persuasively and effectively |
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Foster
an environment of empowerment
that
rewards creativity, forward thinking,
risk-taking, and smart choices |
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Master proven communication and motivational techniques that
will get employees more committed and involved |
Program Overview
The leader within you
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Your leadership style is as unique as you are!
Although all leaders share certain characteristics, every leader has
a personal leadership style. Discover how best to tap into your
strengths, downplay your weaknesses, and grow into your role as
leader.
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5 traps most
managers fall into that prevent them from becoming good leaders
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Discover
that "certain something" the best leaders have, and
learn how to cultivate those qualities in yourself |
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Surprising differences between managers
and leaders — how to get out
of the "manager's mindset" and think more like a leader |
Creativity — how to nurture and
support it in others as well as in yourself
It's a fact:
Good leaders are creative thinkers who encourage resourceful,
inventive thinking in others as well, Discover simple ways to turn
tried-and-true thinking upside down, look at problems from a fresh
viewpoint, and elicit creative thinking.
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Help your staffers flex their creative
muscles and arrive at workable solutions
from a different perspective |
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Recognize and reward
innovation — even outlandish ideas
and "out-there" thinking |
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How to
get past "ownership" of
your ideas and be willing
to work with others to
improve them |
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Get out
of the day-to-day grind and think
outside
the box ... creative thinking techniques that will expand your
company's horizons |
Communication — a critical component
of good leadership
Communication is the foundation of
strong, solid leadership. It is through open, honest communication
that you can earn the trust and respect of others, encourage
cooperation and collaboration, promote ownership and responsibility,
and gain buy-in and commitment.
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Expert communication:
The
#1 skill all successful leaders share |
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How to speak so others listen ... and listen so others speak |
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Managing
your mouth: Dos and don'ts
of "leader speak" |
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Are you
saying one thing with your mouth and another with your body?
Master
nonverbal techniques to convey your
message
as you intended |
Inspiring, rewarding, and
motivating ...
Effective leaders excel at helping others
reach their full potential. As a leader, it is up to you to offer
support, encouragement, "cheerleading," and rewards to ensure that
attitudes remain optimistic, commitment stays strong, and the
workplace environment continues to be a setting for high energy and
positive action.
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