Authentic Leadership
In-Person or Virtual
Level 1: Leadership in Action
When we hear the word “leadership,” it can evoke many different feelings. Some people are excited about leadership or easily see themselves as a leader, while others are uncomfortable with the idea of leadership because it means someone is in charge of them or that being a leader is going to involve them being in charge of other people, or worse yet, going to another meeting! What if we could shift our ideas around leadership? What if leadership was more of action than a position?
Developing strong leadership skills, regardless of one”s position, can have a profound effect on an employee personally, professionally, and within their department or organization. Leadership skills can help anyone have more success when collaborating with others, be more adaptive to a variety of situations, help them create a stronger vision for their organization, and develop and build trust that creates a positive, engaging work environment.
This introductory course analyzes what we think we know about leadership, challenges our assumptions, and takes our knowledge of what leadership is to a new level. This session covers the various theories people have used over the years to explain leadership as well as numerous definitions of leadership. Participants use these theories, definitions, and ideas to assess what leadership really means to them and to craft their own personal definition of leadership.
Participants also learn more about positional and personal leadership and the “Six Styles of Leadership” by Daniel Goleman to analyze how utilizing this model can positively impact their outcomes as a leader. In addition, participants learn how management differs from leadership and the most important distinctions to consider in order for them to be effective in either role.
Level 2: Maximizing Your Leadership Potential
Building on the foundational learning gathered from level 1, participants will dive deeper into developing effective leadership skills and learn how to apply their new knowledge to everyday workplace situations.
Participants will focus on identifying their own leadership style as well as analyzing its effectiveness and possible drawbacks. We will also discuss how to build personal leadership skills by using emotional intelligence (EQ) to help people improve communication, enhance problem solving skills, effectively lead teams and complete projects, as well as improve engagement of employees.
The Intersection of Emotional Intelligence and Authentic Leadership
Employees who have strong leadership skills, regardless of position, can have a profound effect on organizational goals and outcomes. Cultivating leadership skills can help people collaborate more effectively, adapt to a variety of situations, and build the kind of lasting trust that goes a long way in creating a positive, engaging, and productive work environment.
There is a natural connection between emotional intelligence and leadership. Exploring the intersection of these two concepts provides powerful insights into how organizations can improve outcomes not only for employees, groups, and teams but for clients and customers as well.
In this engaging session, participants will learn about the five parts of emotional intelligence, how to apply the concepts of emotional intelligence to real-life situations, as well as how to utilize emotional intelligence to enhance their leadership skills. Participants will leave with a clear understanding of what emotional intelligence is and how to implement these concepts in their work as leaders at all levels of the organization.
