Expert Insights on Developing as a Leader

IN THIS COURSE

• 1.  Leadership Defined
  3m
  Leadership is of critical importance to business executives. Vishen Lakhiani defines his vision of great leadership; and how that vision changed over the years as he gained experience in the business world. FREE ACCESS
• 2.  Developing Yourself As A Leader
  3m 53s
  You are a leader when others see you as a leader. It all starts with this question: How can I be a better _____? FREE ACCESS
• 3.  Learning Is the Foundation of Leadership
  2m 41s
  Knowing is about the past. Learning is about creating the success of your people; your organization; and yourself. Learning is the foundation of leadership. FREE ACCESS
• 4.  Leadership Self Development
  2m 44s
  To be a better leader; pick one area for development. Check it with allies. Ask what the new behavior would look like. Then get feedback. For a CEO who wouldn’t listen; a subordinate reported the percent time he talked; and encouraged him to ask opened-ended questions. FREE ACCESS
• 5.  Do-It-Yourself Leadership Development
  4m 32s
  In these challenging economic times; the concept of do-it-yourself leadership development as proposed by Andrew Simon’s company is a highly appropriate solution for the task of training an organization’s future managers. FREE ACCESS
• 6.  Make Time for Self-Development
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  People who take time for self-development see improvements in their personal relations and job performance. Take half an hour each day to read; talk; or otherwise be inspired. Treat these activities as daily rituals. FREE ACCESS
• 7.  How to Improve Your EQ
  2m 17s
  Emotional intelligence is not fixed; it can be improved upon over time. FREE ACCESS
• 8.  Lean Into Your Discomfort
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  We don’t want to see our shortcomings. But EQ hinges on self-awareness. To improve your EQ you have to look at the things you can’t tolerate. Those are the behaviors you need to change. You can’t increase self-awareness without it. FREE ACCESS
• 9.  Coaching and Mentoring are the Key to Leadership Development
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  Dan Labbad explains the difference between coaching and mentoring; and he offers tips for how to develop all levels of employees to their fullest potential. FREE ACCESS
• 10.  Create an Environment for Leadership Development—Not a Program
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  Developing leaders is a natural concept—like breathing air. We under-appreciate the environment and overvalue programs. Eliminate programs and focus on the environment. FREE ACCESS
• 11.  Why Developing Leaders At All Levels Is Important
  2m 57s
  To deal with today’s global; complex; fast-moving times we need leaders at all levels; empowered to come up with new answers to new situations. FREE ACCESS
• 12.  Back Pocket Leaders
  2m 53s
  To be the kind of leader that others want to follow, leaders need three stories in their back pocket. FREE ACCESS
• 13.  Curiosity Is the A Priori Requirement for Leadership
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  Curiosity is the number one requirement of great leaders today. FREE ACCESS
• 14.  Leaders Are Made
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  Leaders are made, not born, and fortunately, most people are capable of becoming good leaders by following six practical steps. FREE ACCESS
• 15.  Lead Up by Leading Yourself
  2m 53s
  Before you can lead up; you need to be in control of leading yourself. FREE ACCESS
• 16.  Lead the People Beside You
  2m 53s
  Leading your peers starts with helping them; not climbing over them. FREE ACCESS
• 17.  People Follow What They See
  2m 40s
  Modeling the behaviors you want to see is the most motivational way to lead. FREE ACCESS
• 18.  Leaders See More and They See Before
  2m 44s
  In a fast-forward world, business leaders need to see more and see before. FREE ACCESS
• 19.  Be a Leader That Others Want to Follow
  3m 24s
  John Maxwell shares the three things that people all over the world want from their leaders.John Maxwell shares the three things that people all over the world want from their leaders. FREE ACCESS
• 20.  Get Noticed as a Young Professional
  2m 37s
  Young professionals who get involved get noticed. Participating in meetings is a great way to get started. FREE ACCESS
• 21.  Presence—Actors Have It; Leaders Need It
  4m 29s
  Leadership isn't about acting; but leaders who can take cues about their presence will captures people's attention and perform better. FREE ACCESS
• 22.  Why Great Leaders "Talk the Walk"
  2m 30s
  Leaders have to walk the talk, but they also have to know how to talk the walk to their employees. FREE ACCESS
• 23.  It’s as Important to Be Kind as to Be Clever
  2m 17s
  The importance of human connection may not fit on a spreadsheet, but it is incalculably worthwhile. FREE ACCESS
• 24.  Are You as Humble as You Are Hungry?
  2m 36s
  Humble leaders know that the best ideas can come from anywhere. FREE ACCESS
• 25.  Become a Better Leader by Using Meta-Skills
  3m 48s
  Leadership skills are like tools in a carpenter's toolbox; you need the right tools to do the job. FREE ACCESS
• 26.  Awareness Is Key to Unlocking Blind Spots
  4m 38s
  Everyone has blind spots, and leaders need to be particularly self-aware. FREE ACCESS
• 27.  Leadership Lessons
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  Smart leaders know how to coach through mistakes. FREE ACCESS
• 28.  CEO = Chief Execution Officer
  4m 39s
  CEO's must be able to execute; particularly when it comes to making tough decisions and maintaining their authenticity during tough times. FREE ACCESS
• 29.  How a Leader Can Develop Their Own Brand
  2m 18s
  Personal branding is about your leadership style and incorporating into all that you do professionally. FREE ACCESS
• 30.  Symptoms of Managing Less
  4m 25s
  Leading more—and managing less—means knowing when to stop being in operator/manager mode so that you can move back into leader mode. FREE ACCESS
• 31.  The Dark Side of Leadership
  3m 30s
  Leadership has a dark side; a "leadership shadow" that often creates an unknown; lurking fear. FREE ACCESS
• 32.  How to Work for Someone You Don't Believe In
  3m 13s
  It can be quite the challenge to work for a boss you don’t believe in. These tips help you to make the best of the situation and, at the same time, develop your own leadership skills. FREE ACCESS
• 33.  Bridging the Knowing-Doing Gap
  5m 26s
  Jeffrey Pfeffer explains why people don't act on what they know; and provides suggestions for encouraging more action. FREE ACCESS
• 34.  Rethinking How to Open Your Mind
  4m 55s
  Stop saying "Yes; but." Start saying "Why not?" and "What if?" instead. FREE ACCESS
• 35.  Habit 1: Be Proactive
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  Stephen Covey points out that we choose how we respond to life's circumstances. FREE ACCESS
• 36.  Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw
  2m 51s
  The Seventh Habit is about taking the time to regularly "sharpen the saw"; to renew physically; social/emotionally; mentally; and spiritually. FREE ACCESS
• 37.  Define The Purpose Of Your Leadership
  5m 33s
  True and lasting leadership derives from intrinsic motivations. William George shares a touching story about how never to lose one's sense of purpose. FREE ACCESS
• 38.  Whose Purpose is it Anyway?
  3m 25s
  Organizations that perform at a high level stand for something and contribute to the world. Profits without purpose lowers motivation. FREE ACCESS
• 39.  To Help Others Develop; Start with Yourself
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  To Help Others Develop; Start with Yourself FREE ACCESS
• 40.  Challenges Senior Leaders Face Most
  2m 7s
  Challenges include 1) trying to make the organization better while dealing with crises and day-to-day issues; 2) people decisions; especially not moving fast enough to replace people; and 3) focus; making decisions in the morning when you’re fresh; not in the afternoon. FREE ACCESS
• 41.  Agility Requires Assessments
  1m 49s
  To be more agile in a fast changing environment; as a person or as a company; stop from time to time to assess where you are with respect to your goals. The sooner you know where you are; the sooner you can make changes. FREE ACCESS
• 42.  The Ultimate Skills List
  3m 39s
  What skills do you need to be successful in the next 20 years? Bill Jensen shares his ultimate list of the skills that are critical to creating value. FREE ACCESS
• 43.  Building Confidence in Yourself
  3m 5s
  Confidence in yourself is the foundation from which all of your actions take place. By building that confidence, you stand stronger as a person and as a leader. FREE ACCESS
• 44.  Overcome Your Blind Spots
  2m 37s
  Don’t get blindsided! Use these practices to identify potential blind spots so you can put a strategy in place to deal with unexpected events. FREE ACCESS
• 45.  Leadership Presence
  2m 24s
  Because leaders are people, too, they can react in the moment, briefly forgetting their professional role. These tips make it easier to maintain and sustain leadership presence. FREE ACCESS
• 46.  Qualities of Good Leaders
  3m 26s
  In the eternal quest for a good leader, there are three qualities to look out for. FREE ACCESS
• 47.  Learn to Love Your Role as a Respected Leader
  2m 56s
  It’s natural to seek out strong, satisfying relationships in your professional life. But if personal and professional boundaries aren’t maintained, your judgment can become compromised and your employees may not take you seriously. Everyone likes to be loved; but to lead, you need to be respected. FREE ACCESS
• 48.  Inspire your Followers Through Magnetic Leadership
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  What makes a leader magnetic? What are the elements of great leadership? What’s the difference between simply being in charge, and being a leader who inspires his or her followers? FREE ACCESS
• 49.  The Importance of Building a Connected Culture
  2m 40s
  People problems, in the form of employee turnover, customer retention, and brand loyalty, cost organizations billions of dollars every year. To solve the problem, you need to do one thing; create connected leaders. FREE ACCESS
• 50.  The Connector’s Advantage
  2m 30s
  Being a connector is essential in today’s business world. Connectors get results faster, easier, and better. That’s the connector’s advantage. Networking is something you do. A connector is who you are. FREE ACCESS
• 51.  Building Trust on the Path to Success
  1m 54s
  To be successful in business, you need to build trust with your peers, your employees, and your customers. Trust is the foundation of all your connections. Everything you do either builds or breaks trust – your business and your personal brand depend on it. FREE ACCESS
• 52.  Building Leadership Voices
  2m 20s
  There is no one leadership voice that works for everyone. To stay authentic while expanding your communication styles, you can build five leadership voices. FREE ACCESS
• 53.  Becoming a Self-Driven Leader
  2m 15s
  Leadership obviously involves leading other people. However, it also involves leading yourself. How can you become an effective self-driven leader? FREE ACCESS
• 54.  Effective Leadership Through Radical Self-Awareness
  2m 46s
  Effective leadership transcends business performance and seeks to leave a lasting, positive legacy in the world. For business leaders, the most important questions don’t relate to growth strategies and stock prices. The fundamental questions that underline effective leadership instead focus on defining the principles that matter most, and achieving radical self-awareness in all aspects of life. FREE ACCESS
• 55.  Using Radical Self-Awareness to Influence and Make Better Decisions
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  By embracing radical self-awareness, high-performance leaders can rewire their minds to make better, faster decisions, and have more influence when it matters most. The path to radical self-awareness begins with a simple question: Where am I? Once you understand where you are, ask yourself: Why am I here? These two questions deliver a moment of genuine honesty, and by helping you to self-locate in the moment, empower you to make better decisions. FREE ACCESS
• 56.  Bringing Selflessness into Leadership
  3m 55s
  Leaders should bring more selflessness into their leadership to avoid letting their egos get in the way of being effective. Leaders with big egos won’t be open to potentially constructive criticism, could be vulnerable to manipulation, and might be operating in a bubble that avoids reality. As you advance in your leadership career, your ego and the related challenges naturally grow. You can bring a stronger other orientation into your leadership by considering the impact of your actions on others and by showing more humility and gratitude. FREE ACCESS
• 57.  Positioning Yourself as a High-Potential Leader
  4m 28s
  The person who ultimately decides whether you're a high-potential leader is your boss, so you need to become one in your boss's eyes. You need to ensure that when your boss looks for someone within the team who can lead well, the decision will be in your favor. FREE ACCESS
• 58.  How to be Perceived as a Thought Leader
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  Learning and sharing is the hallmark of every great leader. Irrespective of what your job role or title or description looks like, it's important to be perceived as a thought leader, so start to build that thought leadership. Here's three creative ways that you can do that. FREE ACCESS